Rockefeller Issues First Subpoena as Chairman of Senate Commerce Committee Demands Critical Answers for Internet Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued a subpoena to Vertrue, Inc. today following the company’s failure to provide relevant internal documents to the Committee. The subpoena requires Vertrue to produce documents that were explicitly requested by the Committee in May, including […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Advertising Trends and Consumer Protection
With this hearing, the committee continues to highlight the Federal Trade Commission’s role in protecting the American people, especially at a time of unprecedented economic crisis. Last week, we explored the increasing frequency and danger of economic fraud and financial scams during tough times. Today, we will examine deceptive advertising and its power to […]
Hearing Summary: Competition in the Health Care Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing today on Competition in the Health Care Marketplace. Witness List: Mr. Richard A. Feinstein, Director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission Dr. Len M. Nichols, Director, Health Policy Program, New America Foundation Mr. David Balto, […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Competition in the Health Care Marketplace
Today’s hearing takes place as part of a broader effort to transform health care in this country. If we are serious about providing every American with access to affordable, meaningful health care coverage, we absolutely must start by confronting its soaring costs. The average American family today pays twice as much for its […]
Hearing Summary-The Economy and Fraud: Protecting Consumers During Downward Economic Times
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation continued the fight for American consumers and held a subcommittee hearing today on The Economy and Fraud: Protecting Consumers During Downward Economic Times. Witness List: The Honorable Chris Koster, Attorney General, State of Missouri Mr. David Vladeck, Director, Bureau of […]
Chairman Rockefeller Adds Another Company to His Online “Mystery Charges” Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced a Senate Commerce Committee investigation on May 27, 2009 into certain e-commerce marketing practices that generate thousands of mysterious monthly charges to consumer credit cards. Today, Senator Rockefeller sent a letter to the President […]
Chairman Rockefeller Calls for Safe and Secure Disposal of Sensitive Consumer Information
Washington, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calling for the safe and appropriate disposal of sensitive consumer information collected through Verified Identity Pass, Inc.’s (VIP) Clear program. This comes […]
Hearing Summary: Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing on Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry. Witness List Wendell Potter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Health Insurance Industry Insider Nancy Metcalf, Senior Program Editor, Consumer Reports Karen Pollitz, Research Professor, Georgetown University Health […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry
Today’s hearing is about protecting consumers so I want to start by talking about a consumer.
Chairman Rockefeller Releases New Investigative Report Revealing Widespread Deceptive Health Insurance Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) announces the release of an investigative report, “Underpayments to Consumers by the Health Insurance Industry.”