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Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Advancing the Science of Forensics

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon. We are here today to investigate the science of forensics. The criminal justice system is intimately tied to the practice of forensic science. Attorneys, judges, and juries all rely on the forensic evidence presented in a courtroom to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. For many in the public, their understanding of forensic science comes from the world of entertainment. Popular television shows like “CSI” and “NCIS” give the impression that forensic science is nearly infallible, always conclusive, and very high tech; however, the reality is far from this depiction.

Sen. Hutchison Statement at FCC Nominations Hearing

 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today made the following remarks at the Committee’s nomination hearing for Federal Communications Committee (FCC) nominees Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel: “Thank you Mr. Chairman and I am thankful that we are finally going to be able […]

Rockefeller Remarks on FCC Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon. Welcome and congratulations to you both. Being a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is one of the most difficult jobs in Washington. Everyone in this room knows about the wide-ranging authority the FCC has over everything from broadband to cell phones to television content to public safety communications.

Sen. Hutchison Applauds House JOBS Act’s Focus on Public Safety Spectrum

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement ahead of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s scheduled subcommittee markup of the JOBS Act: “I’m very glad that the House Energy & Commerce Committee is placing a priority on providing our […]

Sen. Hutchison Statement on FTC/Facebook Agreement

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, made the following statement today regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) agreement with Facebook: “I’m glad to see that Facebook and the FTC have come to an agreement that will look out for the best interests of Facebook […]

Sen. Hutchison Comments on American Airlines Bankruptcy Filing

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today made the following comment regarding the news that American Airlines plans to seek bankruptcy protection: “I am very disappointed in the decision of American Airlines to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  I have worked with […]

Rockefeller Disappointed by NAIC Decision to Deny Consumers Full Rebates Under Health Reform Law

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted by a margin of 26-20 to support exempting health insurance agents and brokers fees from one of the health care reform law’s most important consumer protection provisions Under this so-called “medical loss ratio” law, which Chairman Rockefeller championed during the debate over health care reform, insurers are required to spend at least 80 percent of their customers’ premium dollars on providing health care and improving quality of care.

VIDEO: Sen. Hutchison Opening Statement at Commerce Hearing: NASA’s Human Space Exploration: Direction, Strategy, and Progress

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following remarks at the hearing, NASA’s Human Space Exploration: Direction, Strategy, and Progress.  Witnesses at today’s hearing included NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Johnson Space Center Director Michael Coats, among others.