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Rep. Alex Mooney comments on national security, energy policies, and tax deductions

In recent tweets from November 19th, Rep. Alex Mooney raised concerns about surveillance targeting Catholics preferring Latin mass and parents at school board meetings while criticizing EPA's pollution rules affecting coal plants.

By Charleston Leader | Nov 19, 2024

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Senators urge Biden Administration to rethink stance on global plastics treaty

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside 19 Republican colleagues, has urged President Biden's administration to reconsider its stance on global constraints related to manufacturing and the potential banning of chemicals and plastic products...

By Charleston Leader | Nov 15, 2024

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Senators challenge FHWA emissions rule in Fifth Circuit court

By Charleston Leader | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer, both ranking members of key Senate committees, have led a group of 24 lawmakers in submitting a bicameral amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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Capito criticizes EPA's methane tax under inflation reduction act

By Charleston Leader | Nov 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued a statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final Waste Emissions...

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Capito announces federal grants benefiting West Virginia initiatives

By Charleston Leader | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a series of grants from various federal agencies aimed at supporting multiple initiatives across West Virginia. These grants, secured through her leadership roles on several Senate committees, will fund projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and more.

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Capito announces $50M for West Virginia grid upgrades

By Charleston Leader | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced that FirstEnergy will receive $50 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for grid upgrades in West Virginia. This funding, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, aims to improve grid and transmission systems for over 50,000 customers and 450 essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.

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Senator Shelley Moore Capito supports youth empowerment and infrastructure projects during WV visit

By Charleston Leader | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Berkeley County, West Virginia, participating in two significant events aimed at community empowerment and infrastructure development.

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Capito supports bill targeting deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes

By Charleston Leader | Oct 11, 2024

Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia joined 19 colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at deporting sexual offenders currently in the United States and preventing others from entering. The initiative is led by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.

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Capito marks historic battle anniversary; tours major steel facility project

By Charleston Leader | Oct 10, 2024

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mason County to participate in two significant events. She delivered remarks at the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Point Pleasant and toured the Nucor Steel construction site.

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Senator Capito visits new Clendenin Elementary, hosts Girls Rise Up event

By Charleston Leader | Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Clendenin Elementary School in West Virginia, marking her first tour of the newly completed facility since its opening. The school was rebuilt after being severely damaged by the 2016 floods, a recovery effort supported by Senator Capito through collaboration with FEMA and local leaders.

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Senators challenge FHWA's greenhouse gas emissions rule in court

By Charleston Leader | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer have spearheaded a bicameral amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, challenging a rule from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The contested rule mandates state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set targets for reduction.

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Senators file amicus brief against FHWA's emissions rule

By Charleston Leader | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer, along with 28 colleagues, have filed a bicameral amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The brief challenges a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule that mandates state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set reduction targets.

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Senator Capito visits Bluefield to discuss infrastructure projects and education investments

By Charleston Leader | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Bluefield, West Virginia, to highlight various funding projects she has supported. The day began with a briefing from community leaders about the city's funding awards and the regional impact of a recent storm. Senator Capito toured the U.S. Route 52 modernization project, which is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Senator Capito visits Mingo County for healthcare and economic discussions

By Charleston Leader | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mingo County, West Virginia, focusing on healthcare and economic development initiatives. The visit included a stop at Williamson Memorial Hospital, where Capito received updates on the facility's upgrades under new leadership.

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Capito marks anniversary of October 7th attack on Israel

By Charleston Leader | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has released a video statement commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over one thousand civilians, including American citizens.

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Senate Republicans condemn Hamas on anniversary of October 7 attacks

By Charleston Leader | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has joined her Republican colleagues in the Senate to mark the anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. The resolution, led by Senator Joni Ernst, condemns Iran-backed Hamas for their actions during the attacks that resulted in the deaths of dozens of Americans.

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Senator Capito visits Kanawha County schools and tours electric bus manufacturer

By Charleston Leader | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, engaged with local communities during her visit to Kanawha County on October 3, 2024. As a prominent member of the Senate Appropriations and Environment and Public Works Committees, Senator Capito spent time at East Bank Middle School and the GreenPower Manufacturing Facility.

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Capito welcomes U.S. archivist for visit to West Virginia University

By Charleston Leader | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito invited Dr. Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, to West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown for a series of visits highlighting WVU Libraries' special and historical collections. This visit coincides with American Archives Month.

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Lawmakers urge action against EU's corporate sustainability directive

By Charleston Leader | Oct 1, 2024

Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 63 bicameral Republican colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior Biden-Harris administration officials. The letter urges them to address regulatory encroachment from the European Union (EU) that they believe threatens U.S. economic interests.

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Senator Capito announces funding for health education and treatment projects

By Charleston Leader | Sep 30, 2024

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 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These funds are aimed at enhancing health education and treatment facilities in West Virginia.