Shelley's Weekly Update - August 11, 2013

Statement

Dear Friend,

I am so glad to be home in West Virginia. Over the week, I have held several meetings, toured local facilities, met with students and senior citizens, and spoken with some of West Virginia's job creators.

Touring Facilities

Touring local facilities is a great way to gain firsthand knowledge of the issues that are facing our West Virginia businesses. It also gives me the opportunity to meet with employees to discuss ways that Congress can help businesses expand and create jobs. Over the week, I toured ICL-IP America Inc in Gallipolis Ferry, State Electric Supply Company in Huntington, Appalachian Timber Services in Sutton, Con-Way Freight in Belle and TW Metals in South Charleston.

Listening to West Virginia's Senior Citizens

As someone who has two elderly parents, I am very concerned about improving health care for West Virginia's seniors. That is why I fought to add prescription drug coverage under Medicare, which is a program that 90 percent of its enrollees support. I am also working hard to protect Medicare for current seniors and preserve it for future generations.

I took some time last week to stop by the Lewis County Senior Center in Weston to discuss these very important issues with West Virginia's seniors. While I was there I also spoke with WBOY. I was also honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Midland Meadows' Alzheimer's Memory Care Center in Ona.

Encouraging Our Students

I had the honor to speak with graduates from the West Virginia Governor's School for Mathematics and Science over the weekend. As a member of the Congressional Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics Caucus, I understand the important role STEM programs play in guiding our future economy. I am proud of these students hard work and their accomplishment of completing this two-week long academic camp.

It is an honor to serve you.

Sincerely,

Shelley Moore Capito
Member of Congress

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