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Shelley Moore Capito: “We shouldn't be shutting the government down.”

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On suspending senators’ pay during a shutdown.

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Madam President, for far too long, critical investments in our nation’s infrastructure, energy production, and economy have been forced to sit on the sidelines due to endless red tape, duplicative reviews, and regulatory uncertainty.

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I am honored and grateful to my colleagues for once again placing their trust in me to serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.

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As we look ahead, it is critical that we work together to advance the ideas and principles that we believe can enable the American people to make their lives better.

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