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Press Releases 04/28/2010
Hearing Summary: Oversight of Motor Carrier Safety Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on the oversight of motor carrier safety efforts.
Press Releases 04/28/2010
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on the Oversight of Motor Carrier Safety Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Trucks are enormously important to our nation’s economy, bringing goods and commodities to our homes, stores, and businesses.
Press Releases 04/27/2010
Hearing Summary - America the Beautiful: Promoting Our National Parks as Travel Destinations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion Subcommittee hearing today on America the Beautiful: Promoting Our National Parks as Travel Destinations.
Press Releases 04/27/2010
Rockefeller, Waxman Working Together on Auto Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statements today announcing their intent to work together on automobile safety legislation in the coming days to address problems highlighted by recent vehicle recalls:
Press Releases 04/27/2010
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on America the Beautiful: Promoting Our National Parks as Travel Destinations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—First, I’d like to begin by thanking Senator Klobuchar for holding this hearing.
Press Releases 04/27/2010
Visa Prohibits "Data Pass" Marketing in Response to Rockefeller's Landmark E-Commerce Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after Visa Inc. announced it will change its merchants’ regulations to prohibit “data pass” marketing:
Press Releases 04/22/2010
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on The Debt Settlement Industry: The Consumer's Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Millions of American families have suffered serious financial setbacks during the economic downturn.
Press Releases 04/22/2010
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface. They produce the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Oceans are home to the world’s greatest biodiversity, and their majesty, immensity and power are absolutely inspiring.
Press Releases 04/21/2010
Hearing Summary: Securing the Nation's Rail and Other Surface Transportation Networks
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing on Securing the Nation's Rail and Other Surface Transportation Networks.
Press Releases 04/16/2010
Rockefeller Continues Investigation Into Health Insurance Industry Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In his continued effort to hold health insurance companies accountable for how well they cover and protect patients, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today expanded his investigation into health insurance companies’ policies towards covering medically necessary care.