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Capito supports Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia announced her decision to support the confirmation of Kash Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

By Mountain State Times | Feb 20, 2025

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Kelly Loeffler confirmed as SBA administrator by Senate

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her support following the confirmation of Kelly Loeffler as the new Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Senator Capito leads hearing on NEPA reform; industry leaders agree on need for change

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on improving federal environmental review and permitting processes.

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Senator Capito leads hearing on reforming environmental review processes

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on reforming federal environmental review and permitting processes.

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Capito supports Lutnick's confirmation as commerce secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, has announced her support for Howard Lutnick as the new Secretary of Commerce.

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EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI well program

By Mountain State Times | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in a significant event in Washington, D.C. The occasion marked the signing of a final rule...

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West Virginia leaders seek federal disaster declaration after severe weather

By Mountain State Times | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, have reached out to President Donald J. Trump and FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson.

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Capito introduces bill aimed at reinstating EBITDA measure

By Mountain State Times | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has introduced the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, aiming to reinstate the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) measure.

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West Virginia sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in West Virginia submitted eight H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Capito supports Robert Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for Robert Kennedy Jr.

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Senator Capito supports Rollins as new agriculture secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced her support for Brooke Rollins as the new Secretary of Agriculture.

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Senator Capito leads discussion on USE IT Act implementation

By Mountain State Times | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a hearing to discuss advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies.

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Capito supports Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence

By Mountain State Times | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

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Senator Capito addresses challenges in implementing USE IT Act at CCUS hearing

By Mountain State Times | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently conducted a hearing focused on carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS)...

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Bipartisan effort seeks transparency in broadband supply chains

By Mountain State Times | Feb 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, John Hickenlooper, Gary Peters, and Jerry Moran have reintroduced the bipartisan Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act.

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Lawmakers urge Trump administration on federal real estate reforms

By Mountain State Times | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with other congressional members, has addressed the Trump administration in a letter concerning new reforms related to public buildings and federal office space.

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Senators urge swift action on Social Security fairness act

By Mountain State Times | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with 27 other Senate colleagues, has urged Acting Social Security Administrator Michelle King to implement the Social Security Fairness Act without delay.

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Republican senators propose amendment to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

By Mountain State Times | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, has collaborated with 17 Republican colleagues in the Senate to propose a constitutional amendment aimed at maintaining nine justices on the Supreme Court bench.

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West Virginia inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, West Virginia experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Capito supports Scott Turner's confirmation as HUD Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has confirmed her support for Scott Turner as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).