(The Inter-Mountain/Gary Mallonee) SPEAKING — U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore-Capito, R-2nd District, addressed students at the Cats Claw at West Virginia Wesleyan College on various issues, from energy concerns to the economy Thursday afternoon.

U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-2nd District, spoke with West Virginia Wesleyan College students Thursday on various topics including the economy and how the financial crunch will affect those who are applying for student loans. And while she voted against a $700 billion bailout package to combat the credit crisis, she hopes the plan works. Capito spent the afternoon in Upshur County talking with students, visiting the West Virginia Farm Bureau headquarters and presenting a check to the city of Buckhannon for a sewer project. Capito spoke to students about college affordability and stressed the need to increase access to scholarships and grants for those who want to continue their education beyond high school. “You need a person with integrity, one who is accessible and willing to listen, and is open-minded,” Capito said. “It is an honor to serve in Congress, and I encourage each of you to vote.” Capito told the group West Virginia could be a potential power source for energy.