WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement after the Senate failed to advance a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through December 9th and included up to $500 million in disaster relief funding through the Community Development Block Grant program for West Virginia and other states impacted by flooding:
“By voting against today’s bill, a majority of Senate Democrats are letting politics jeopardize crucial disaster relief for West Virginia and other states. I would implore my colleagues to rethink today’s vote and will keep fighting until we reach a solution that addresses the critical unmet needs of West Virginians who are struggling to rebuild.”
Earlier today, Senator Capito called for passage of this government funding measure on the Senate floor:
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