Joe Manchin III on Technology

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor

States depend on federal government for key infrastructure

Millionaire Republican industrialist John Raese complained that federal earmarks create career politicians in a bloated government and indicated he'd be reluctant to pursue public dollars for projects best left to the private sector. "I don't think it's the best answer for the problems of West Virginia," he said. "I want to bring back the spirit of capitalism--to create the freedom of an individual." Raese argues state economies would be better served by cutting taxes and easing regulations on business.

But Manchin said states depend on the federal government for key infrastructure like roads, water and sewage lines, and broadband Internet access. Without government, he said, poor, rural states would suffer. "The free enterprise system is not going to go there. They're only going to go where the market is," Manchin said. "And for all of us to have an opportunity there has to be a partnership. The federal government and state government should be your partner, not your provider."

Source: Washington Post coverage of 2010 W.V. Senate debate , Oct 18, 2010

80% of WV households now have broadband

Since 2005, the state has awarded approximately $81 million in Small Cities Block Grants, leveraging approximately $177 million in state, local and federal funds.
80% of West Virginia households now have access to broadband internet, up from 58% in 2004. In February 2010, US Commerce Secretary announced that West Virginia will receive more than $125 million to provide middle mile infrastructure to build out to rural West Virginia, facilitating additional last mile connectivity.

Source: Official governor's website, www.wvgov.org , Jul 20, 2010

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