Senator Joe Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

@SenCapito @SenBobCasey @SenSherrodBrown I turned around and immediately introduced the American Miners Pension Act with Senator Capito and Congressman McKinley and Congressman Welch to secure pensions for 92,000 coal miners. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

@SenCapito @SenBobCasey @SenSherrodBrown In typical fashion, Congress waited until the very last minute. But on May 1, we secured a permanent healthcare fix for 22,600 retired coal miners. Although this was a huge win, we still needed to fulfill our whole obligation and secure miners pensions. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

@SenCapito @SenBobCasey @SenSherrodBrown In January 2017 I received assurances from then President-Elect Donald Trump that he was committed to finding a fix. But by March, 22,600 coal miners received letters telling them their healthcare would be terminated by the end of April. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

@SenCapito @SenBobCasey @SenSherrodBrown In December 2016, I threatened to shutdown the government until I was assured not one coal miner would lose their healthcare. Mitch McConnell would agree to nothing other than a four-month extension on healthcare. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

That’s why I wrote the Miners Protection Act and introduced it with my fellow Senator from West Virginia @SenCapito and Senators @SenBobCasey and @SenSherrodBrown #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

In 2015, we knew the United Mine Workers of American 1974 Pension Plan was severely underfunded. If the Plan became insolvent, these coal miners would have had their pensions cut and the government PBGC would have assumed billions of dollars in liabilities. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Coal miners are the most patriotic people in America. They have done the heavy lifting. They have done everything that has been asked of them by this country. They provided the energy that made us the greatest country on earth - the superpower of the world. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

And I want to give my sincere thanks to all of my colleagues for putting partisan politics aside and for rising above the divisiveness and tribalism in order to keep the promise we made in 1946. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

On Monday, after four long years of working hard through many uncertainties, Congress came together, Democrats and Republicans, to secure healthcare and pensions for our nation’s coal miners. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

WATCH LIVE as I celebrate the Bipartisan American Miners Act, which has been included in the final funding package to keep the government open. It secures pensions and healthcare for tens of thousands of coal miners, their widows & families. #PromiseKept https://t.co/TuHCCIalKu https://t.co/3se7ygBg9l — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

I joined 10 of my Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Purdue Pharma’s Board of Directors, calling on them to cancel the reported $1.3M bonus they are planning to give Purdue Pharma CEO Craig Landau as the company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. MORE: https://t.co/sJ0eukeMj5 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

The federal government made a promise to our miners in 1946, and I’ve spent the last 7 years working to #KeepThePromise. I’m proud to have fought alongside our retired miners for the pensions and healthcare they’ve earned. #PromiseKept @WDTV5News https://t.co/CRIwduHHHO — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Here are just some of the highlights in the #NDAA which I voted to pass today. Read more: https://t.co/JimTIGtPyn https://t.co/Kkw8tbaKI8 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Today I voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes funding to support our West Virginia servicemembers and facilities, our troops, and the defense of our nation. MORE: https://t.co/JimTIGtPyn — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

RT @EnergyDems: During today’s nomination hearing, Lanny Erdos, the nominee for Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and En… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

This would not have happened without the @MineWorkers and the thousands of coal miners who invested their time and energy, year after year, coming to Washington, walking the halls, and fighting for their brothers and sisters. #PromiseKept @WVNews247 https://t.co/l3VPPIGTOz — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

General McLaughlin truly embodied “The Greatest Generation.” He led a lifetime of selfless service in the military and here at home. Gayle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. https://t.co/2m4cl2xNYG — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

WATCH: My bill to secure miners’ pensions and healthcare, the Bipartisan American Miners Act, is one step closer to reaching @realDonaldTrump’s desk and being signed into law. I’m looking forward to getting this important bill across the finish line this week. @WOWK13News https://t.co/xt1I8KWymf — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

I just got off the phone with @realDonaldTrump, and he told me he is very pleased that the Bipartisan American Miners Act will be passed this week. He said he's very happy for our miners and is looking forward to signing this bill into law. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

It’s official: my bill, the Bipartisan American Miners Act, is included in the Appropriations package that will be voted on by the House and the Senate this week 📜 #PromiseKept https://t.co/DHvCT55ENK — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

WATCH: We came together across party lines as Americans to secure our miners the healthcare and pensions they’ve earned. This will bring peace of mind to tens of thousands of retired miners and their families over the holidays. #PromiseKept https://t.co/HDHvIKuQC7 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

I have introduced legislation to secure lifetime healthcare and pension benefits for coal miners and their families since 2015, and it has been the honor of my life to lead this fight and bring together the coalition that made this possible. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

This bill secures lifetime healthcare benefits for the 13,000 miners who would have lost their benefits entirely & the 92,000 miners who would have seen their pensions gutted next year without Congressional action. #PromiseKept — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

BREAKING NEWS: Today we came to an agreement that will finally secure pensions & healthcare for our coal miners & their families. . I look forward to voting for this crucial bill later this week & sending it to the President so he can sign it into law. https://t.co/7bNa9ooCDJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

RT @SenKevinCramer: In recognition of the Battle of the Bulge beginning 75 years ago today, the Senate last week passed the resolution I in… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

#ICYMI: I’m putting a hold on all legislative business coming through the Senate until I get assurances that coal miners’ healthcare & pensions will be secured by the end of this year. Miners & their families deserve peace of mind. #KeepThePromise https://t.co/zW8U9A0w2l — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

The Census plays a vital role in our democracy. I sponsored a resolution recognizing the importance of a full and accurate count, and you can help too by helping your community #GetCounted. Apply online for #2020CensusJobs at https://t.co/CW15ucav9I. @uscensusbureau — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Today is the LAST DAY of the ACA Open Enrollment Period. Visit https://t.co/UbtAwqrV7S to find a plan that works for you and your family. #GetCovered https://t.co/cnBLgJnPDc — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

WATCH: If our retired miners lose their healthcare, we will truly have a crisis on our hands. 1,000 miners are set to lose their healthcare on December 31 if Congress doesn't act. We must #KeepThePromise & save our miners' pensions and healthcare before it's too late. https://t.co/bIwFwCZB4Z — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Congratulations @ucwv_msoccer! 🥇 — PolitiTweet.org