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Shelley Moore Capito

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Shelley Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Prior to her Senate career, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, infrastructure, and healthcare.

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Aug 8, 2026

The Senate’s passage of this legislation sends a strong message that the United States remains committed to holding Russia and its enablers accountable, and cutting off resources to the rogue regime in Iran

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Aug 8, 2026

Additionally, it will extend expiring sanctions against Iranian energy and nuclear development programs.

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Aug 8, 2026

These sanctions will help restrict the financial flows backing Putin’s unjust war by imposing consequences on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.

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Aug 7, 2026

And so, the Social Security administration, because you have to have a Social Security card, has made it easier to enroll in Social Security. And I thought, why don't we hook on to that and say, ‘You don't have to have a Trump account, but…

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Aug 7, 2026

It's an exciting time to have a newborn, sometimes some of the details of what you could do for your child at those very first moments as you leave the hospital, get lost, and then you get lost in the care of a child. And I don't want to…

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Aug 7, 2026

And I think we see seven million children now who already have Trump accounts. I think it could be much larger, especially maybe parents don't even know about this. And so, I thought just the ease of enrollment and what this could do for…

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Aug 6, 2026

We can better safeguard our youth and filter out violent, sexual, and deceptive content that they may encounter. As technology and access to materials continues to evolve, this bill will help Congress stay up to date. That's another…

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Aug 6, 2026

We need to have these guardrails to protect them and shield them. You know, if the pushback is ‘we can't do it,’ or ‘it's too complicated’ from the online folks, quite honestly, we don't believe you. We don't believe that, and I think our…

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Aug 6, 2026

We've had a lot of hearings on the addictive nature and how things creep into your feed, and what the schools are doing. So, this is really, probably, I think the most important part is safety.

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Aug 6, 2026

Trump accounts are an innovative way to provide financial backing for all American newborns, and this legislation makes it easier for West Virginia families to access that opportunity.

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Aug 5, 2026

It provides training for primary care doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver excellent specialty care to patients close to home, directly in their communities.

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Aug 4, 2026

I’m proud to work with my colleagues to bring this reauthorization effort forward."

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Aug 4, 2026

As more breakthroughs occur in treating chronic diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s, Project ECHO offers clinicians the knowledge they need to diagnosis and treat their patients effectively."

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Aug 4, 2026

Project ECHO is an invaluable tool for health outcomes in West Virginia and across the nation, especially in our rural areas. It provides training for primary care doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver excellent specialty care…

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Aug 4, 2026

West Virginians know firsthand the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has had on our state’s families and communities. We also know that recovery is possible when those struggling have access to the right resources.

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Aug 2, 2026

So, we're getting off the ground, [have] numerous visitors, challenges on infrastructure. It's not a very large by what we see in states like Utah and others, but it is exceedingly important, and it needs the full attention of a full-time…

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Aug 1, 2026

I want to hear directly from them how we can better serve one another, to serve the American people, to make this not a mutually exclusive relationship but an inclusive one."

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Aug 1, 2026

The Rural Emergency Hospital designation offers an important option for preserving access to care, and expanding this program by providing more flexibility is a practical step that will help more rural hospitals continue serving their…

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Aug 1, 2026

Across West Virginia and in rural communities nationwide, far too many hospitals are facing challenges that threaten their ability to maintain operations.

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Jul 31, 2026

I think that the fundamental reality is that many things, while well-intended, become subject to the unintended consequences of their own action.

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Jul 31, 2026

I want to turn briefly […], and this is not a brief topic, but it's the National Parks.

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Jul 25, 2026

It was great to once again get a firsthand look at the incredible operation the West Virginia National Guard have set up for the National Jamboree.

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Jul 25, 2026

It was exciting to be back at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and see our scouts in action again today.

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Jul 25, 2026

Our scouts are the future leaders of America, and this week is an incredible opportunity for them to develop critical skills, meet new people, and create lifelong memories.

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Jul 25, 2026

I am so appreciative of the amazing leadership behind the Jamboree, and I am proud of the state and federal support that makes this possible.

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