WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.-01) made several stops in northern West Virginia today to tour two local businesses, Momentive Performance Materials and the Paul Wissmach Glass Comp, and to meet with business leaders with the Belomar Regional Council to discuss economic development and expansion efforts in the region. "Coming out of the pandemic, it's always encouraging to v more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released the following statement regarding Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military assault on Ukraine. "This morning President Vladimir Putin has decided to jump off the precipice and start a war of choice. We condemn his actions and those of his regime in the strongest terms and reaffirm our A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Tyranny must always be met with unyielding justice. Last night, the sovereign nation of Ukraine came under attack without provocation, and the international community was shaken to its very core. "The weight of this invasion and unprecedented defiance of standing international agreements falls upon the shoulders of every more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding yesterday's federal court ruling on surprise medical billing: "Yesterday's ruling on implementation of the No Surprises Act threatens patient protections against surprise medical bills and will raise health care costs for Americans at a time inflation more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding the Education Department's plans to overhaul the nation's student loan servicing: "This is yet another sign the Department does not have a cohesive, workable plan for the future of student loan servicing. "Over the last five years, the Department ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "I ask everyone to join me in praying for the people of Ukraine. I also condemn Vladimir Putin's malicious and vicious unjust war against Ukraine. President Putin must be punished for these egregious actions. "The United States can support Ukraine by sanctioning Russian industry and increasing our energy production  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02), released the following statement on Russia's violation of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty: "Russia's violation of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty and its continued aggression must be met with swift, unprecedented, and devastating consequences from the United States and our international partners. "The United States and our Allies stand firmly with Ukraine. As the situation develops, both parties must come together to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement after Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. "President Vladimir Putin's unilateral, unjustifiable military assault on Ukraine marks the end of an unprecedented period of peace in Europe and the start of a premeditated, destabilizing conflict. This attack on Ukraine's democratic sovereignty will lead to an unnecessary and tragic loss of life. "The United States and our NATO a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today released the following statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "The United States stands united behind Ukraine in their fight for freedom and democracy, and against evil and terror. Vladimir Putin will be held accountable. May God be with the Ukrainian people. "I am fully supportive of the strongest possible sanctions against Russia, including freezing the assets of Vladimir Puti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today joined the Mason County Economic Development Authority to tour the site of the future Nucor steel mill in Apple Grove, West Virginia. "It was wonderful to join John to see firsthand where Nucor will be setting down roots in Mason County," said Congresswoman Miller. "This $2.7 billion project, which will create over 800 jobs, is proof that West Virginia is open for business. I was thrilled to be more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement. "Today, President Biden made clear that the United States, along with the rest of the G7, our NATO partners and other allies, will make sure Russia pays a steep economic price through another set of devastating sanctions. "Just earlier today, the Russian stock market took a massive plunge and the ruble has already hit a record low. "We must remain steadfast in our support more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2022: A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, released today, shows that inadequate coordination between local, state, and federal agencies can allow abuse in residential facilities, serving youth in foster care and youth with disabilities, to go undetected or unaddressed. The report was requested by Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Educati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine is intolerable and must be met with immediate strength and decisive action from the United States and our allies. This is a blatant attack on Ukraine's sovereignty. "Putin's intentions have been clear from the beginning: he is a vicious opportunist who will continue to exploit his se more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "First and foremost, I am concerned for the free people of Ukraine, and it is critical that we stand with them and support them during this time. "The free world must never accept when a country invades another sovereign nation. Make no mistake: Despite Vladimir Putin's misleading words, thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), released the following statement after President Putin announced military operations against Ukraine and Russian missiles and artillery reportedly struck cities across the country. "Putin's decision to attack Ukraine is an unacceptable affront to Ukraine's sovereignty and to democracies everywhere. This is a crisis of Putin's own mak more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Cybersecurity Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "Russia's invasion is a blatant act of war against Ukraine. This is an unacceptable attack and puts our allies in the region at risk. Protecting the rights and stability of self-determining nations around the world is a long-held American priority and more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,284,922 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for critical HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in West Virginia. "I'm encouraged to see support heading to West Virginia that will strengthen our STD prevention and control, and bolster our Ryan White Title  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2022: * * * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement tonight. "For more than 70 years, we have avoided large-scale war in Europe. With his illegal invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has tragically brought decades of general peace to an end. Now the U.S. and our NATO allies must stand united and resolute against Putin's efforts to renew the Russian empire at the expens more PR