Chairman Rockefeller Applauds the Senate’s Confirmation of FCC Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation of Ms. Mignon L. Clyburn and Ms. Meredith Attwell Baker, to be Members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “I am incredibly pleased to see the […]
Hearing Summary: Rethinking the Children’s Television Act for a Digital Media Age
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing today on Rethinking the Children’s Television Act for a Digital Media Age. Witness List: Panel I The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Panel II Mr. Gary Knell, Chief Executive Officer and President, […]
Chairman Rockefeller Statement on FCC Nominations
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup. Chairman Rockefeller issued the following statement on his vote on the FCC nominees: “Julius Genachowski has my resounding support. He offers the public and private sector experience needed to reinvigorate the FCC and put consumers first. […]
Commerce Committee Approves Nominees
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup on the nominations of: • Ms. Inez M. Tenenbaum: To be Chairman and Commissioner of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission • Mr. Julius Genachowski: To be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission • […]
Hearing Summary: The Consumer Wireless Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on The Consumer Wireless Experience. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Mark Goldstein, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, United States Government Accountability Office Panel II Mr. John E. Rooney, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
Hearing and Witness List Advisory: The Consumer Wireless Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following full committee hearing: The Consumer Wireless Experience U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Hearing Start Time: 2:30 p.m. Press Pre-Set Time: 1:45 p.m. Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building This hearing will […]
Chairman Rockefeller Statement On The Transition To All Digital Programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Jay Rockefeller today reminded Americans of the nation’s upcoming transition to digital television (DTV), and sent letters to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), urging them to help consumers before, during and after the conversion. The letters are […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Opening Statement on Future of Journalism Hearing
For centuries, journalism has been a pillar of our democracy and a watchdog the public relies on. Newspapers and broadcasters have been a check on the excesses of government, business and individuals. When investigatory journalists have uncovered truths and scandals, their work has often brought people together, motivated the public to be guided by our […]
Chairman Stevens Introduces American Broadband for Communities Act
WASHINGTON DC – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today introduced the American Broadband for Communities Act of 2006. The Act frees up spectrum not being used by broadcasters for unlicensed wireless devices which would provide communities with wireless broadband and home networking services. Broadcasters are allocated hundreds of megahertz of spectrum to provide […]
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Senate Commerce Committee continues its hearings on various communications issues, Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) focused on the future role of states in telecommunications while addressing the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners today in Washington, D.C. Following are Chairman Stevens’ remarks: Thank you very much, David. It’s nice to be […]