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Capito, Manchin Urge U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Fully Implement Jessie’s Law

By Charleston Leader | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) have called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fully implement Jessie’s Law, a vital legislation aimed at improving medical care for individuals with a history of substance use disorder.Jessie’s Law, named after Jessica Grubb, a victim of substance use disorder, requires physicians and medical professionals to have access to a patient’s history of substance use disorder when determining appropriate medical treatment. The senators emphasized the...

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Capito, Republican Colleagues Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Charleston Leader | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and 42 Senate Republican colleagues have called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to fulfill the Senate's constitutional duty by holding a trial to consider the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.The senators emphasized the importance of upholding the impeachment process, stating, "The House of Representatives has considered this evidence and impeached Secretary Mayorkas. Our constitutional duty requires the Senate to hold a trial. In every previous congressional impeachment of the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Charleston Leader | Apr 12, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito Questions DHS Secretary Mayorkas on Border Security, TSA Programs, Fentanyl

By Charleston Leader | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, recently questioned U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on various critical issues during a budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2025.In the hearing, Senator Capito raised concerns about cuts to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) programs at local West Virginia airports, efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking across the southern border, and the recruitment, retention, and morale of border patrol officers.Regarding the TSA...

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ICYMI: Capito Questions Air Force and Space Force Leaders on Budget Request, Readiness Challenges

By Charleston Leader | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, recently questioned U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Hon. Frank Kendall, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman on the U.S. Air Force’s and U.S Space Force’s respective budget requests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.During the hearing, Senator Capito inquired about various aspects including Space Force partnerships and readiness challenges. In response to Capito's question on Space Force...

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Capito, Colleagues Introduce the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside Senators Joe Manchin and Representatives Carol Miller and Yadira Caraveo, introduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act (PEAKS Act) in Washington, D.C. The bill aims to support Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in rural, mountainous areas by allowing them to operate ambulatory services under a special enhanced Medicare payment model.Senator Capito emphasized the importance of the PEAKS Act in addressing the challenges faced by residents in mountainous regions, stating, “As residents of the Mountain State, we...

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Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on Air Quality Monitoring

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

On April 10, 2024, Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia delivered her opening statement at a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing focused on "Examining the State of Air Quality Monitoring Technology."Capito expressed her gratitude, stating, "Thank you Chairman Carper, and thank you all for being here with us today." She raised concerns about the administration's handling of air monitoring data quality, noting, "I am a bit concerned about the administration and some of the neglect I've seen in the major flaws in the air monitoring...

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Senate Votes to Overturn Federal Highway Administration’s Emissions Mandate on State DOTs

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure aimed at overturning the Biden administration's greenhouse emissions performance measure final rule imposed on state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). The resolution was co-sponsored by Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito and sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer.The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval by a vote of 53-47, marking a rejection of the administration's attempt to enforce emissions targets...

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Capito Criticizes EPA's New Drinking Water Standard for PFAS

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, expressed her concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly announced drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOA and PFOS."Americans should be able to feel confident their drinking water is safe and clean," stated Ranking Member Capito. She added, "For years, I have urged multiple administrations to issue a safe drinking water standard that is scientifically sound, based...

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Ranking Member Capito Addresses Air Quality Monitoring Concerns

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia delivered a statement during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing regarding air quality monitoring technology. Capito expressed her concerns about the administration's handling of air monitoring data quality.Capito acknowledged the importance of clean air for Americans' health and well-being but raised issues regarding the administration's allocation of taxpayer dollars on projects with limited benefits. She highlighted the significant reduction in air pollution in the United States over the years,...

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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks TikTok, Data Privacy on CNBC

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed the national security threat posed by TikTok and the importance of divesting the platform from its current owners, ByteDance, during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."Senator Capito highlighted the concerns surrounding TikTok's ownership structure and its implications on data privacy, stating, "Well, I think it's obvious that the structure of TikTok is constructed, with ByteDance being the owner, to comply with the Chinese intelligence laws." She emphasized the vulnerability created...

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Senator Capito Urges Full Impeachment Trial for DHS Secretary Mayorkas

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a prominent member of the Senate Republican Conference, reiterated the necessity for Senate Democrats to conduct a comprehensive impeachment trial for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Capito emphasized the constitutional duty bestowed upon the Senate to try all impeachments delivered by the U.S. House of Representatives.In her remarks on the Senate floor, Senator Capito highlighted the severity of the situation at the southern border, attributing it to Secretary Mayorkas'...

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Senate Approves Capito, Cramer Effort to Overturn Federal Highway Administration’s Illegal Emissions Mandate on State DOTs

By Charleston Leader | Apr 10, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden administration's greenhouse emissions performance measure final rule imposed on state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). The measure, co-sponsored by Shelley Moore Capito and sponsored by Kevin Cramer, was passed by a vote of 53-47."Today, the Senate rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to ignore the letter of the bipartisan infrastructure law and impose its extreme climate agenda on states across the country," Ranking Member Capito...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Charleston Leader | Apr 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Capito, Wicker, McMorris Rodgers Lead Amicus Brief Against EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Rule

By Charleston Leader | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, along with 44 of their colleagues, have filed a bicameral amicus curiae brief challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) so-called "Good Neighbor" air rule. The brief accuses the EPA of overstepping its authority and attempting to transform the power sector by imposing burdensome regulations on American power production."Acting well beyond its delegated powers under the [Clean Air Act], EPA’s Rule proposes to remake the energy sector in the affected states...

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CAPITO OP-ED: Senate Must Seriously Consider Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas

By Charleston Leader | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has called on the Senate to seriously consider the impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In her op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Senator Capito highlighted the pressing need for a full impeachment trial for Mayorkas, emphasizing the severity of the situation at the southern border.Senator Capito pointed out the alarming statistics regarding illegal crossings at the southern border, stating, "189,922 — that is the number of illegal crossings that occurred at our southern...

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Senator Capito Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Hospice of the Panhandle

By Charleston Leader | Apr 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Senator Capito, who has been a long-time supporter of hospice and palliative care, expressed her admiration for the organization's dedication to providing essential services to West Virginians in need."Hospice and palliative care is a very personal issue to me, and I have long advocated for the support organizations need to do their work efficiently and address the workforce challenges they face," Senator Capito stated.Nikki Bigiarelli,...

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Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Charleston Leader | Apr 7, 2024

These former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Charleston Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Boone County in week ending Mar. 30

By Charleston Leader | Apr 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.