Senator Capito Secures Key Defense, Research and Justice Priorities for West Virginia

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today regarding key defense, research and development, and other funding for programs in West Virginia. Today the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance the following appropriations measures for FY2016: Commerce, Justice and Science, Legislative Branch and Defense.

"Recognizing the tight fiscal environment in Washington, I am pleased that West Virginia's priorities were heard and addressed through the appropriations process," said Senator Capito. "Few things are more important than continuing support for our active duty military and National Guard, promoting research opportunities at West Virginia universities and institutions, and ensuring the safety of our neighbors. These fiscally responsible bills prioritize these areas, and I look forward to their consideration by the full Senate."

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