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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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Sep 1, 2026

I look forward to the next 25 years of this proud company and the impact they will continue make in our state.

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Sep 1, 2026

I have been proud to work alongside Diversified Energy to increase energy production in our state and continue our honored tradition in West Virginia of powering our communities and nation.

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Sep 1, 2026

Diversified Energy’s impact in West Virginia is evident in communities across our state, and their success is clear through the lights they keep on, homes they keep warm, jobs they provide, and the support they give back.

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Aug 30, 2026

It was great to be back in Richwood to receive updates on the schools’ progress since reopening last year. I was proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fight alongside local leaders to keep our students in Richwood…

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Aug 30, 2026

It’s great to be in Summersville today with Nicholas County Adult Education leadership and faculty to learn more about their work to expand opportunities for adults continuing their education. These programs play an important role in…

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Aug 28, 2026

I was proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fight alongside local leaders to keep our students in Richwood and build these schools.

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Aug 27, 2026

Keeping healthcare close to home strengthens our communities and gives families the confidence that care will be there when they need it most.

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Aug 27, 2026

It was great to be back in Richwood to receive updates on the schools’ progress since reopening last year.

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Aug 27, 2026

It’s great to be in Summersville today with Nicholas County Adult Education leadership and faculty to learn more about their work to expand opportunities for adults continuing their education.

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Aug 26, 2026

Discovery World provides the opportunity for our youth to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on experience, filling a critical need in their education.

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Aug 26, 2026

It’s great to visit with Northwest Pipe Company’s leadership and staff to tour the facility and receive updates on operations. Northwest Pipe Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered welded steel water transmission pipe systems in…

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Aug 21, 2026

It’s great to be back in Moundsville today with AEP leadership and staff to discuss our shared goal of producing reliable, baseload energy right here in West Virginia.

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Aug 21, 2026

It was wonderful to visit Stockmeier today and see how operations continue to expand here in Harrison County, driving development and progress in our communities. West Virginia has long been a chemical industry leader, and I’m proud to…

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Aug 21, 2026

The work done at the Army CID’s Biometric Operations Department is essential to the security of our country and the safety of our active-duty military. I appreciate the chance to meet with Director Moreland, who is a West Virginia native…

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Aug 21, 2026

Small businesses are essential to our local economies and workforce across West Virginia. I have long been dedicated to pursuing policies that support economic development and was proud to deliver crucial tax relief for our small…

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Aug 20, 2026

By modernizing this facility and providing students and faculty with the tools and technology they need, we are helping prepare the next generation of dentists while expanding access to quality dental care for families across our state.

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Aug 20, 2026

It is great to be in Morgantown today, back at WVU’s School of Dentistry to celebrate such a wonderful achievement. This ribbon-cutting represents a significant investment in education in West Virginia.

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Aug 19, 2026

Our pursuit of American energy dominance is critical to ensuring grid reliability and lower costs for our families, and I’m proud to support Mitchell Power Plant’s work to invest in this facility and continue West Virginia’s proud…

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Aug 19, 2026

It’s great to be back in Moundsville today with AEP leadership and staff to discuss our shared goal of producing reliable, baseload energy right here in West Virginia. Our state has long been known as an energy leader, and we must continue…

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Aug 18, 2026

Seeing firsthand the dedication of Nucor’s employees here in Mason County, I am proud of the strength of West Virginia’s workforce and the impact Nucor is already making across the Mountain State.

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Aug 18, 2026

Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to support West Virginia’s manufacturers and strengthen our domestic steel industry to help ensure that our state remains a place where businesses can grow.

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Aug 18, 2026

It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor’s first-ever ‘Woman of Steel’ award, and play a role in making this investment into our state possible

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Aug 14, 2026

I’m proud to help introduce this legislation to expand the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. The battlefield provides an incredible opportunity for people to learn about the formation of West…

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Aug 14, 2026

I was especially glad to see the progress on the new hospital tower, which represents an important investment in the future of health care in our community.

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Aug 14, 2026

It was great to visit Berkeley Medical Center and see firsthand the incredible work being done to care for families across the Eastern Panhandle.

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