Manchin hopes that will help him persuade the president that investing in the right technology can allow the U.S. to continue to rely on coal, but more cleanly. "Coal is going to be our primary provider of electricity for the next 30 years. That’s the practical reality ... West Virginia is very much willing to be involved and play a responsible role." But the governor also said his desire to meet is unrelated to his recent frustrations with Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency.
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