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Press Releases 06/27/2011
Key Quotes from Today's Field Hearing on Manufacturing Jobs and Export Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today convened a full committee hearing in Charleston, West Virginia as part of his ongoing push to create jobs and improve manufacturing throughout the State and the country.
Press Releases 06/27/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Making It In America: Innovate Locally, Export Globally
WASHINGTON, D.C.—I’d like to thank everyone for joining us for this hearing and to welcome you to Charleston. I’d also like to extend my welcome to those joining us at each satellite location across West Virginia.
Press Releases 06/23/2011
Key Quotes from Today's Hearing the U.S. Coast Guard Budget and Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard budget and oversight.
Press Releases 06/23/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today's U.S. Coast Guard Budget and Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C—Good morning. As one of our nation’s primary first responders, the Coast Guard is vital to our national security, economic security, public safety, and environment.
Press Releases 06/22/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Says It's Time to Update Rail Policies for the 21st Century & Correct Imbalances in the Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller today testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing on rail competition. At the hearing, Rockefeller urged the STB to take action in correcting imbalances in the rail industry.
Press Releases 06/21/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today's Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—We have two distinguished nominees before us today. First is John Bryson of California. Mr. Bryson is nominated to be the next Secretary of Commerce. Our second nominee, Terry Garcia of Florida, is nominated to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Commerce.
Press Releases 06/20/2011
Rockefeller Says New FTC Investigation into Gas Prices Will Help Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to start an investigation into oil and gasoline markets and the impact on the amount Americans are paying for gas. Rockefeller pushed the FTC to probe this issue back in March.
Press Releases 06/16/2011
Rockefeller Continues Push to Protect Consumers from "Mystery Fees" on Phone Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released the following statement today regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement proposing $11.7 million in penalties against companies involved in “cramming.”
Press Releases 06/16/2011
Rockefeller Joins White House for Public Safety Network Discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following a White House discussion today on the benefits of building a nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders, Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is urging Senate colleagues to not delay on voting to approve S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act.
Press Releases 06/15/2011
Pryor, Rockefeller Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers' Personal Information and Prevent Identity Theft
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) today reintroduced legislation to require businesses and nonprofit organizations that store consumers’ personal information to put in place strong security features to safeguard sensitive data, alert consumers when this data has been breached, and provide affected individuals with the tools they need to protect their credit and finances. Currently, there is no single federal standard for guarding many types of consumer information.
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