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Press Releases 05/10/2016
Thune and Gardner Question Excessive Consulting Fees Draining Rural Health Care Telecommunications Funds
“[W]e wish to express our concern that rate-payer dollars dedicated to programs under USAC’s stewardship, such as the Rural Health Care program, are going toward unnecessary or excessive consulting fees rather than their intended purpose – helping rural health care providers gain access to essential telecommunications and broadband services."
Press Releases 05/5/2016
Commerce Announces Hearing on Future of Science and Technology Policy
Witnesses have been asked to testify about ways to improve the roles of the federal government, private sector, and academia in science and technology research and development, STEM education and workforce, and the application of research and development to commercial uses.
Press Releases 05/4/2016
Confirmation Hearing Set for Commerce Department Inspector General Vacancy
Press Releases 04/29/2016
Senate Thanks Coast Guard Aviators for 100 Years of Service
“Aviators in the Coast Guard have risked their lives to rescue thousands of people during Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, and other life-threatening events,” said Sen. Thune. “This resolution expresses our thanks to the brave aviators who serve in the Coast Guard for their heroic life-saving efforts and instrumental role in keeping our nation safe."
Press Releases 04/27/2016
Commerce Approves FCC Reauthorization, Internet of Things Bill, and Five Other Bills
“Today, the Commerce Committee approved a measure to reauthorize the FCC for the first time in 25 years,” said Thune.
Press Releases 04/25/2016
Fischer Sets May 2 Nebraska Field Hearing on FAST Act Implementation
Press Releases 04/21/2016
Commerce Schedules Legislative Markup of FCC Reauthorization and Six Other Bills
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Press Releases 04/19/2016
Commerce Leaders Praise Passage of Security-Focused, Passenger-Friendly FAA Bill
A 95-3 vote sends the bill to the House of Representatives.
Press Releases 04/19/2016
Rail Customers Honor Thune for Improving Freight Rail Service
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, was honored last night with the first annual Murdo MacKenzie Award for advancing public policies that improve freight rail service and the American economy.
Press Releases 04/13/2016
Commerce Announces Second Hearing on Maritime Industry

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