Chairman Ted Stevens Comments on FCC Report on A La Carte Cable Programming
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today released the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s report on a la carte cable programming: "If a la carte is not more expensive for consumers, I will support an effort to take such an approach, subject to discussions with providers on […]
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the Wachovia Forum on Behalf of Securities Equity Research Firms
WASHINGTON, DC – Focusing on the Senate Commerce Committee’s comprehensive review of the 1996 Telecom Act, Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) addressed the Wachovia Forum on Behalf of Securities Equity Research Firms, telling the group that the Committee’s goal should be to get government out of the way, to encourage revenue growth, lower costs, cut […]
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Receives Satellite Leadership in Government Award
Washington, D.C. – The Satellite Leadership in Government Award has been presented to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) by the Satellite Industry Association (SIA). This award is bestowed annually on a government employee, civil servant, or Member of Congress who exemplifies leadership and whose dedication to public service serves as an example to […]
Stevens, Inouye Comment on Progress on Ocean Issues
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to concerns raised in the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative’s report card released Friday regarding progress on ocean issues, U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, commented on the Commission’s scrutiny and expressed their shared commitment to improve […]
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the American Bar Association Forum on Air & Space Law
WASHINGTON, DC – Focusing on the increased number of mini-jets that will soon revolutionize the country’s air traffic business and the need to upgrade America’s Air Traffic Control system, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens addressed participants at the American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law. Following is a transcript of his remarks: […]
Committee to Hold Hearing on Protecting Consumers’ Phone Records
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Commerce Committee today announced it will hold a Consumer Affairs, Product Safety, and Insurance Subcommittee hearing on Protecting Consumers’ Phone Records on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, 2:30 p.m. in room 562 of the Dirksen Building. Senator George Allen (R-Va.), Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Subcommittee, will chair the hearing. The […]
Chairman Stevens Comments on Nomination of New Commandant of the Coast Guard
Upon the President’s announcement of its nomination of Vice Admiral Thad W. Allen to be the next Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) made the following statement: “Vice Admiral Allen distinguished himself in the way he handled duties assigned to him following the tremendous disasters in the New […]
Chairman Stevens Reacts to Third Party Access to Phone Records
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today made the following statement in reaction to reports about third party access to private cell phone records: "Recent reports detailing the ease with which third parties can access private phone records are alarming. Congress must ensure that Americans’ phone records are protected and that […]
Senate Approves Resolution Honoring Flight Deck Officer Program Participants
Washington, D.C. – The Senate last night unanimously approved H.Con.Res. 196, honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.-7) on June 30, 2005 and passed the House by a […]
Senate Approves the Securing Cockpits Against Lasers Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amended version of H.R 1400, the Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), offered an amendment to the bill, which was originally introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Ric Keller (R-Fla.). The legislation unanimously passed the House […]