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Senator Capito questions NRC nominee Matthew Marzano on nuclear policy perspectives
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing on the nomination of Matthew Marzano to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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Senate committee reviews Matthew Marzano's nomination to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened today to deliberate on the nomination of Matthew Marzano as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered her opening statement, acknowledging the significance of September 11 and expressing gratitude for the Chairman's tribute to that day.
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Senator Capito commemorates victims on anniversary of September 11 attacks
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video statement today to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The message honors the memory of the 2,977 victims who lost their lives on that day.
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Senator Capito announces federal funds for substance abuse treatment programs
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced five funding awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for substance use treatment and prevention programs. These awards also aim to assist children with family members dealing with substance use disorder.
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Senator Capito secures grants for youth substance use prevention in West Virginia
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has secured Drug Free Community (DFC) grant funding from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for two West Virginia organizations: the Nicholas Intervention Coalition and the Raleigh County Prevention Coalition, Inc. The grants are intended to assist local community organizations in raising awareness about substance use dangers and preventing addiction among young people.
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Capito announces funding awards for health services in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced four funding awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health care equipment upgrades and at-risk youth services in West Virginia.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito visits Eastern Panhandle
EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops across West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle to meet with local officials and receive updates on economic development efforts.
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Senator Capito responds to continued operations at Charleston postal facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a statement following the news that the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center will continue operating at full capacity.
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Funding announced for infrastructure improvements on U.S. Route 52 in Bluefield
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a $25,547,532 grant for the City of Bluefield, W.Va. through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
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Senator Capito announces funding for WVU bioenergy research project
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), announced an award from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for an advanced renewable bioenergy research project at West Virginia University (WVU) Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Senator Capito announces CDS awards supporting public safety in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding awards to several local law enforcement departments across West Virginia.
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Capito attends annual business summit alongside Canadian ambassador
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit this week, participating in various events with business and community leaders. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, also participated at Senator Capito's invitation.
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Capito announces federal grants for West Virginia fire departments and first responders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia.
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Capito hosts Canadian ambassador at annual WV Chamber of Commerce summit
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, for a series of events at the 88th Annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
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Capito secures extensive federal grant funding for diverse West Virginia programs
On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies for projects she helped secure funds for in West Virginia. These projects span healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention.
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Senator Capito addresses ethical concerns over EPA's Joe Goffman
On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report highlighted multiple instances where Goffman did not meet ethical obligations and improperly managed conflicts of interest during EPA rulemaking procedures and other official duties affecting companies in which he held significant...
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Senator Capito secures funding for robotic surgery equipment at Boone Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a funding award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. to support its procurement and installation of robotic surgery equipment.
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Capito applauds agreement to expand Monongahela National Forest
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) commended the agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and John Crites to initiate the sale of approximately 2,700 acres of land adjacent to the Blackwater River in Davis, W.Va., for inclusion in the Monongahela National Forest.
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Senator Capito visits historic post office and celebrates broadband expansion
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and New Martinsville in West Virginia to focus on economic development and broadband expansion.
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Capito tours Northern Panhandle highlighting key projects
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made several stops in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle today, focusing on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending.