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March 9, 2012
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Push for Cybersecurity Bill Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Key industry stakeholders and top administration officials continue to weigh in on the need for cybersecurity legislation. In a letter to sponsors of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, defense contractor Northrop Grumman yesterday urged action to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. And today, Commerce Secretary John Bryson penned an op-ed in POLITICO on the need for immediate action on cybersecurity legislation.
March 7, 2012
Press Release
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on the President’s FY 2013 Budget Proposals for the Coast Guard and NOAA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The importance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in helping Americans and West Virginians prepare for and respond to dangerous weather was on display during last week’s weather events. News reports indicate that agencies had nearly perfect predictions and issued timely warnings about the path of storms.
March 6, 2012
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Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Keeping America Competitive Through Investments in R&D

WASHINGTON, D.C.—I would like to welcome all of our witnesses here today to discuss the President’s budget request for federal research and development (R&D) and progress made toward meeting the goals of the America COMPETES Act. The COMPETES Act has three primary goals to increase American innovation and competitiveness:  double federal R&D investments in science […]

March 6, 2012
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More Praise for Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bill from IT Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is saluting the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 and the collaborative process that occurred during the bill’s drafting.
March 5, 2012
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Kean, Hamilton Stress Need for Cyber Protection for Critical Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former 9/11 Commission Co-Chairs Tom Kean and Lee Hamilton Monday called for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect the nation’s most critical, life-sustaining infrastructure from catastrophic attack.   In addition, CBS’ 60 Minutes broadcast a story Sunday on the vulnerability of the cyber systems running the nation’s critical infrastructure. The broadcast can be seen here: http://bit.ly/wbGquG […]

March 2, 2012
Press Release
Cyber Legislation Must Address Insecurity of Our Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – The four original cosponsors of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, S. 2105 – Senators Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Susan Collins, R-Maine, Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. – issued the following statement Friday about an alternative bill introduced by eight Republicans Thursday:
March 1, 2012
Press Release
Bipartisan Committee Leaders React to Introduction of New Cybersecurity Bill
WASHINGTON – The four original co-sponsors of bipartisan legislation designed to protect the nation’s most vital critical infrastructure – Senators Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. – issued the following statement Thursday on new cybersecurity legislation introduced by a group of seven Republican Senators:
February 27, 2012
Press Release
Global Internet Service Provider Endorses Cybersecurity Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Support for The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, S. 2105, continues to accumulate with a new endorsement from a global internet service provider that could be covered critical infrastructure under the bill.
February 23, 2012
Press Release
Rockefeller Supports Administration’s Online Privacy Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV made the following statement in support of the White House online privacy proposals announced today and reiterated his commitment to making sure consumers’ personal information is protected:
February 17, 2012
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Rockefeller Statement on Reports That Google Tracks Online Users
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement concerning reports that Google and other advertising companies have been tracking online users who surf the Internet with Apple’s Safari Internet browser: