Shelley Moore Capito: “The State of West Virginia recently committed to matching…”

“Secretary tell thank you for being there. I know that was your first visit in your new official position and I thank you for joining us in Milton for that ceremony. The State of West Virginia recently committed to matching the federal funds that I have secured for the Upper Guyanda and Kanawha River Basin flood risk management studies. Just over nine years ago in June of 2016, West Virginia experienced flooding at historic rates, leading to tragic deaths and devastation.” (01:43–01:53)

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