Sep 18, 2013
today I am proud to partner with Senator Sherrod Brown to introduce the Rebuilding America's Schools Act. This legislation would provide a permanent path forward so our Nation's students can learn in high-quality settings. Investing in…
Jay Rockefeller
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John Davison Rockefeller IV, commonly known as Jay Rockefeller, is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party. Born on June 18, 1937, in New York City, he served as the Governor of West Virginia from 1977 to 1985 and later represented the state in the U.S. Senate from 1985 until his retirement in 2015. During his time in the Senate, Rockefeller was known for his work on healthcare, education, and technology issues, advocating for the expansion of access to healthcare and the improvement of education systems in West Virginia and across the nation.
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Sep 17, 2013
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 the Finance…
Sep 17, 2013
The appropriations situation was so uncertain that Senators Schumer and Roberts asked us to pass a short-term, seven-month budget.
Aug 1, 2013
today I am introducing comprehensive legislation to repeal corporate tax loopholes that allow the cruise industry to avoid paying its fair share of U.S. corporate income taxes. These bills change the treatment of the revenue that…
Jul 30, 2013
The Senate is the Senate. The person at the witness table knows that better than anybody.
Jul 30, 2013
They put out a report, the three of them, which is called 'What's All the Buzz About?'
Jul 30, 2013
The thought of him having the gavel, presiding over something in which he and Senator Markey have been so committed and so dedicated for so long is the only proper thing to do.
Jul 30, 2013
Senator Durbin is here, and Senator Blumenthal is here, and Senator Markey is going to be here.
Jul 24, 2013
Legislation recently introduced by Senators Rockefeller and Thune reinforce these executive directions.
Jul 24, 2013
The Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (S. 1353) represents a sensible, bipartisan, non-regulatory approach to an issue of utmost importance to the manufacturing industry.
Jul 24, 2013
I strongly believe the actions undertaken by this committee and the bipartisan leadership of its members will set a positive course for others in Congress to realize the urgency in addressing this growing threat.
Jul 24, 2013
The principle of 'universal access' to communications is one of the basic tenants of the Communications Act of 1934.
Jul 24, 2013
Rural consumers should not be left behind in this transition. They must have access to next-generation high-speed broadband services.
Jul 24, 2013
the cybersecurity legislation Senator Thune and I introduce today is built upon several years of bipartisan hard work on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. I am proud of that fact and proud of our work product. I…
Jul 24, 2013
We appreciate and support the goals of S. 1353, The Cybersecurity Act of 2013 sponsored by Senator Rockefeller and Senator Thune.
Jul 24, 2013
I am going to make a statement, and then Senator Thune is going to make a statement.
Jul 23, 2013
Consumers deserve to know what rights and protections they have, and, more importantly, that they do not have, on their cruise.
Jul 23, 2013
I would just like you to know that I'm working on legislation to close this loophole.
Jul 23, 2013
the claim by the cruise industry to be the safest mode of transportation misleads consumers into a false sense of security.
Jul 23, 2013
I believe the culture of safety that Americans expect, as they should, is clearly not always a priority for cruise lines.
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