Shooting Cap And Trade Bill Saved Manchin, Claims Journalist

Chief Congressional Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Susan Ferrechio discusses the drastic measures it took for West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin to win back voter support. Ferrechio says the campaign ad in which Manchin shot the House energy bill was a decisive factor. (0:44)

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Newest Senator "Privileged" To Help Pass Extenders Bill

Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va) describes how honored he feels to play a part in the law and to emulate the work of the late Senator Byrd (D-W.Va) (0:43)

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President Obama's Full Statement On West Virginia Mining Tragedy

Minutes after returning to the White House from his trip to Prague, President Barack Obama issued brief remarks on the devastating incident that took place Monday in Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia. (3:55)
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Cheney and Obama cousins

Vice President Dick Cheney reveals that he is an eighth cousin of Barack Obama. Despite coming from two different Cheney lines, he adds that his family is not from West Virginia. (1:08)
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