Rockefeller Statement on Nominees Voted Out Of Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the nominations reported out by the Committee today: “I am extremely impressed with the caliber of individuals President Obama nominated to run these vital positions in our government. The President […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement On Commerce Committee Nominees
Washington, DC – Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following opening statement regarding nominees put before the committee today: “I wish to congratulate all of you on your nomination for positions in the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), the United States Department […]
Statement by Senator Rockefeller Before The House Committee On Energy And Commerce, Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations
Chairman Stupak and Ranking Member Walden, I would like to thank you for inviting me to testify at this important hearing. I am sorry I am not able to appear in person, but appreciate your offer to accept my written statement and include it in the hearing record. Your Subcommittee has a long history of […]
Hearing Postponed: Reform of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has postponed the hearing scheduled for Wednesday April, 22, 2009 on the Reform of the Federal Communications Commission. Additional information will be made available once the hearing is rescheduled.
Senate Commerce Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement on the Obama Administration’s Suppport for High Speed Rail Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s announcement of its strategic plan for high-speed passenger rail development: “As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I applaud President Obama and his administration for addressing our […]
SENATE COMMERCE CHAIRMAN ROCKEFELLER’S STATEMENT ON U.S. FLAGGED CARGO VESSEL MAERSK ALABAMA SEIZED BY PIRATES OFF COAST OF SOMALIA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. flagged cargo vessel MAERSK ALABAMA seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia: “The recent news of Somali pirates hijacking a U.S. flagged cargo vessel MAERSK ALABAMA is […]
Sen. Hutchison’s Statement on DOT Approval of Continental Airlines Application to Join Star Alliance Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement regarding the Department of Transportation’s tentative approval to allow Continental Airlines to join with the Star Alliance partners. “This is a great day for Texas travelers, and I congratulate Continental CEO […]
SENATOR ROCKEFELLER URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION ON BAYER CHEMICAL EXPLOSION
Washington, D.C. –Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV sent a letter today to the United States Coast Guard requesting that they release key findings in the Bayer CropScience chemical explosion investigation without compromising national security. The Coast Guard has been working with the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board (CSB) to determine the cause […]
Chairman Rockefeller Requests Information from Eighteen Health Insurance Companies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has held two full committee hearings on Deceptive Health Insurance Industry Practices – Are Consumers Getting What They Paid For? Rockefeller sent letters late yesterday to 18 different health insurance companies asking them what data they use to determine reimbursement rates as part of a continuing investigation into health insurance premiums.
COMMERCE CHAIRMAN ROCKEFELLER’S STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF NASA INSPECTOR GENERAL ROBERT COBB
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the resignation of NASA Inspector General Robert Cobb: “Only a few short weeks ago, Senator McCaskill and I expressed deep concerns to President Obama that the NASA Inspector General, […]