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Press Releases 05/5/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today's Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—We have a full docket today, and some very important bills up for consideration: bills that will help save lives, protect property and preserve our oceans and fragile ecosystems. I want to briefly summarize the bills and accepted amendments. We have eight bills and several nominations to consider today.
Press Releases 05/5/2011
Executive Session Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations:
Press Releases 05/3/2011
Key Quotes from Today's Hearing on America's Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today titled America's Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
Press Releases 05/3/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on America's Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon. I want to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. Thank you for testifying before the Committee. And a special welcome to Bob Ryan, who so many in the Washington, D.C. region depend on for their weather news. Some may not know that his forecasts and alerts are critical to many in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Thank you for being here today.
Press Releases 05/2/2011
Rockefeller Stresses Need to Make Good on 9/11 Commission Report, Improve Public Safety Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today reiterated America’s need for a nationwide public safety communications network:
Press Releases 05/2/2011
In Case You Missed It - NYPD: Osama Bin Laden Death Shows Need for Better Network
NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Dowd on Monday welcomed news that Osama Bin Laden “has received justice”—but stressed it only underscores the need for a new, nationwide data network for police officers and firefighters.
Press Releases 05/2/2011
Rockefeller Delivers Major Address on the Importance of Upgrading Our Transportation System
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today spoke at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference (I-TED) in Charleston, West Virginia. At the conference, he discussed the importance of transportation to West Virginia and the country and the need to make tough choices to upgrade our transportation infrastructure.
Press Releases 04/28/2011
Rockefeller Announces Hearing on Mobile Consumer Protection and Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on consumer protection and privacy in the mobile marketplace in May:
Press Releases 04/21/2011
Rockefeller Says Restoration Payment Must Be Accompanied By New Legislation to Help Prevent Future Spills
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after BP agreed to spend an additional $1 billion for the Gulf Coast region to repair damage caused by the spill. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Committee, will participate in the restoration by working on behalf of the public to fix the damage done to publicly owned resources.
Press Releases 04/20/2011
Rockefeller Presses for Legislative Action on the One-year Mark of the BP Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released this statement one year after the BP oil spill: