On the recordJune 28, 2001
I think it is terribly, terribly important that we do not have railroad companies going to Subcommittee Members telling them what letters they ought to write.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of independence from railroad companies.
Share & report
More from Jay Rockefeller
Sep 17, 2013
Mr. President, throughout my career in the Senate, I have been proud to fight tirelessly for policies that will help vulnerable children in our foster care system find the permanent homes they need and deserve. I have been very proud of…
Nov 12, 2013
Mr. President, two decades ago, Congress passed the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 in part to stop cable companies from leveraging their market power to block competition from satellite television providers. Congress…
Oct 16, 2013
Mr. President, now, more than 2 weeks into the government shutdown and at the brink of default, we are acutely aware of what happens when politicians turn their backs on public policy and, instead, advance partisanship over service to the…
Apr 22, 2013
Mr. President, I would like to recognize the distinguished career of Ann Lordeman, who is retiring after 22 years of service at the Congressional Research Service, CRS. In her time at CRS, Ann has been lead analyst on employment and…
Other voices in this conversation
