WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA). Loeffler was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 46.

“As a proven job creator, a successful entrepreneur, and champion for the small business community, Kelly Loeffler is well suited to lead the Small Business Administration. After serving with Kelly here in the Senate and getting to know her well, I am confident that under her leadership and working in tandem with President Trump, Main Streets across the country will thrive once again. I look forward to working with her to ensure our entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout West Virginia have the necessary tools to succeed,” Senator Capito said.  

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