WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after the United States Senate officially confirmed three West Virginians: “This is a proud moment for the state of West Virginia. Today, the Senate confirmed three exceptional public servants from our great state to serve in high-level federal roles. Michael Stuart, Moore Capito, and Matt Harvey are rock-solid leaders who represent the very best of our state. I thank my colleagues for voting to confirm them, and I am absolutely confident they will do a great job and make our state proud,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: The confirmations include:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice made a statement celebrating eight years since the beginning of his Roads to Prosperity initiative – an effort that has proven to be a massive success in the state: “Eight years ago, we made a promise to West Virginians to do something that had never been done before in our state. Roads to Prosperity wasn’t just an idea – it was a belief put into action that our state could dream bigger and build better. The folks of West Virginia are seeing the results of our commitment in every corner of our state. Eight years later, we can

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after Senate Democrats rejected a clean government funding bill and forced the federal government into a shutdown:   “This shouldn’t be a food fight. Senate Republicans put forward a clean bill to keep the government open: a bill similar to what Democrats have voted for 13 times in the past. Now, West Virginians will face the fallout of a Democrat forced government shutdown all over political demands. This is not negotiating, this is plain and simple political sabotage at the expense of the American people. In West Virginia, we have always done what’s right: