WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to concerns raised at a June 3 Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas’ senior Senator, today received a letter from Chrysler President Jim Press outlining the company’s steps to protect auto dealers forced to close under Chrysler’s new business strategy. “I have been exceedingly concerned about the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding the closure of 50 automotive dealerships in Texas : “Today is a sad day for 50 Texas small businesses and the communities they’ve served. Nationwide, Chrysler is unnecessarily forcing […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding General Motor’s decision to select Ed Whitacre, Jr. as the company’s new chairman once it completes its bankruptcy reorganization: “Ed Whitacre is a distinguished business leader. His successful career […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after receiving word that Chrysler has committed to redistributing the inventory of all affected dealers, Senator Hutchison released the following statement: "I very much appreciate Chrysler’s announcement tonight. James Press clearly listened to the dealers’ compelling stories and heard the frustration expressed by the senators regarding the effect Chrysler’s actions were […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, made the following statement today during a Commerce Committee hearing on the General Motors and Chrysler dealership closures. Thank you Mr. Chairman. Would you allow me to ask every person in the audience who is a dealer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement on the President’s intent to nominate Robert McDowell to serve another term as a Republican commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “Robert McDowell will provide continuity for many important issues […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement on the President’s intent to nominate Charles Bolden to be the next NASA Administrator. “I am delighted that the President intends to nominate retired Marine General and astronaut Charles Bolden to be […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late Thursday evening, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator, received a letter in response from Chrysler President James Press and subsequently spoke with members of Chrysler leadership. In both the letter and subsequent conversations Senator Hutchison, working with Senator Stabenow, received key assurances from Chrysler regarding their willingness to work […]
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senate Floor May 21, 2009 “…More and more of our Senators are learning what has happened to these dealerships that have been notified by Chrysler, that they have three weeks to completely dissolve a business that has been there, a part of a community for 20 years, 30 years, up […]