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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]