WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, IV (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, introduced The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009. This important legislation establishes a comprehensive and unifying mission for the nation’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Perspectives of Aviation Stakeholders. Witness List* PANEL I Mr. Chip Barclay, President, American Association of Airport Executives Ms. Marion Blakey, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion Subcommittee hearing titled Tourism in Troubled Times. Witness List* The Honorable Harry Reid, United States Senator, Nevada Panel I Ms. Mary Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce Panel II Mr. Jay […]
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I also want to thank Senator Dorgan for his tremendous leadership and I applaud him for holding this important subcommittee hearing. I strongly believe that modernizing our nation’s archaic air traffic control system should be the FAA’s […]
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I would like to thank Senator Klobuchar for calling this hearing and for her dedication to shining the light on an industry that must flourish if our economy is to recover from the current economic downturn. I would […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One month from today, our nation is scheduled to make the transition to digital television, or DTV, which will modernize our airwaves and free spectrum for public safety and innovative commercial use. On June 12th, full-power television stations across the country will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital signals. This […]
Marking 140 years of connecting travelers from coast to coast, the U.S. Senate recognizes National Train Day and celebrated the importance of train travel throughout the country. Chairman Rockefeller co-sponsored a bipartisan resolution that supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day. “As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I am a big believer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing on The Future of Journalism. Witness List The Honorable Benjamin Cardin, United States Senator, Maryland Panel I Ms. Marissa Mayer, Vice President, Search Products & User Experience, Google Inc. Mr. Steve Coll, Former Managing Editor, Washington Post Mr. David Simon, […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, broadened his committee’s investigation into fraudulent contracting at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) yesterday by sending information request letters to the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The Committee sent these two […]