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.
Jun 20, 2012
The next Administrator will also have to execute the mandates of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
Jun 20, 2012
But I also want to emphasize to each of you how important I believe it is that a robust version of the Magnitsky human rights legislation that is supported by Senators McCain, Cardin, Kyl, myself, and others be paired with the repeal of…
Jun 20, 2012
I expect that you make sure the industry continues to embrace a strong culture of safety.
Jun 20, 2012
I want to congratulate you, Mr. Huerta, on your nomination to be the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Jun 20, 2012
I believe that Chairman Baucus has outlined a reasonable process for moving forward under which a variety of concerns regarding Russia can be considered and, where appropriate, addressed by amendment.
Jun 20, 2012
I hope the administration realizes that a strong version of Magnitsky is judged by its bipartisan co-sponsors as critical to getting PNTR done in a timely fashion.
Jun 20, 2012
today I introduce the Military Family Home Protection Act, a bill to strengthen the legal protections our military personnel are guaranteed under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, SCRA. Entering military service can sometimes make it…
Jun 20, 2012
in the shadow of one seemingly narrow Senate vote, that being the Inhofe resolution of disapproval of the EPA's rule on mercury and air toxins, I rise to talk about West Virginia, about our people, our way of life, our health, our State's…
Jun 19, 2012
The United States has long been a world leader in using space for societal and commercial benefits.
Jun 19, 2012
Lowering the cost of access to space is not just important to NASA, but to the defense and intelligence communities.
Jun 19, 2012
What is to stop a company from turning around and charging the Government a fortune to access our space station?
Jun 19, 2012
Key to the premise of competition, however, is whether or not a viable market for commercial space emerges beyond the Federal Government.
Jun 14, 2012
reserving the right to object, first of all, I know this bill is very important to the Senator who is offering it. I understand that, and I respect the Senator. He is a good Senator. But my objection is not based so much on what he said…
Jun 5, 2012
The U.S. Senate can and should help in this regard, by approving S. 1956, the 'European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act.'
Jun 5, 2012
The imposition of this unilateral cap, tax, and trade scheme on U.S. citizens and U.S. companies is a clear violation of our nation's sovereignty and treaties governing international aviation and commerce.
Jun 5, 2012
Make no mistake. The ETS is not about the environment. It's about a new source of revenue for cash-strapped Europe.
Jun 5, 2012
Until ICAO reaches an agreement, the EU's program is reasonable, affordable, and it makes sense.
Jun 5, 2012
I hope not. I'd be interested to hear, through you, from our friends in the airlines whether they would still want the ban if the Secretary cannot hold them harmless.
Jun 5, 2012
Secretary Clinton and Secretary LaHood have clearly and correctly stated that this application of the ETS is inconsistent with the legal regime that governs international aviation.
Jun 5, 2012
the unilateral imposition of such a scheme on the United States and other countries is arbitrary, unfair, and a violation of international law.
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