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Press Releases 05/24/2011
Sen. Hutchison: System Needs to Catch Weaknesses in Air Traffic Control to Prevent Safety Lapses
During an Aviation Subcommittee hearing today on air traffic control safety, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, reiterated the need for Congress to approve a long-term FAA reauthorization bill. Sen. Hutchison also raised concerns about the recent sleeping lapses and increase in operational errors among the air traffic controller workforce.
Press Releases 05/23/2011
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - Sen. Hutchison’s Politico Op-Ed on the Need to Strengthen Bus Safety Laws
Press Releases 05/18/2011
Commerce Committee Announces Minority Subcommittee Ranking Member Assignments
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released new minority subcommittee Ranking Member assignments for the 112th Congress.
Press Releases 05/18/2011
Space Experts Highlight Need for Enduring Leadership in Space to Strengthen National Security and Continue Scientific Advancements
.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today pressed space experts on the importance and capability of continued manned spaceflight at a hearing of the Science and Space Subcommittee.
Press Releases 05/16/2011
Hutchison Wishes Endeavor Crew Well as They Embark on Critical Space Mission
As the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor launches its final space flight mission -
Press Releases 05/11/2011
Sen. Hutchison: America COMPETES Act Strengthens Competitiveness of Manufacturers
At a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, Ranking Member Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) today lauded the American COMPETES Act as a down payment toward reinvigorating America’s manufacturing sector and ensuring that our skilled workforce is strengthened through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research and advanced technical training.
Press Releases 05/5/2011
Commerce Committee Approves Brown-Hutchison Legislation to Overhaul Motorcoach Safety
Press Releases 05/3/2011
Hutchison: Destructive Tornadoes & Raging Wildfires Underscore Need for Federal Investments in Disaster Preparedness and Response
During a hearing to probe the impact of federal investments in disaster preparedness and response, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, stressed the need to aid the tornado ravaged Southeast and portions of Texas scorched by wildfires.
Press Releases 04/8/2011
Sen. Hutchison Applauds Final House Passage of Net Neutrality Resolution
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today applauded House passage of a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal net neutrality regulations recently adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Press Releases 03/30/2011
Hutchison: Congress Must take Action to Improve Bus Safety, Save Passengers’ Lives