Shelley Moore Capito: “I appreciate that. My concern is that it is more of a pat on the head.…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2016

I appreciate that. My concern is that it is more of a pat on the head. Your industry is being destroyed.

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Republican · West Virginia

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Capito expresses concern over inadequate support for displaced workers in affected industries.

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Shelley Moore Capito: “I appreciate that. My concern is that it is more of a pat on the head. Your industry is being destroyed.”