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| Press Releases |
For Immediate Release
06/18/08
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
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Stevens Pleased to See FCC Transform “Do-Not-Call” List to “Never Call” List
Vice Chairman Pushed Legislation Earlier this Year to Protect Consumers on “Do-Not-Call” List |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today said he was pleased to see the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amend its rules to require telemarketers to make registrations with the nation’s Do-Not-Call list permanent. The change was required by legislation sponsored by Vice Chairman Stevens and Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.). The legislation, which was approved by Congress earlier this year, allows the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to collect fees to maintain the registry and removes the need for consumers to re-register their names on the Do-Not-Call list. President George W. Bush signed the legislation into law on February 15, 2008.
“The Do-Not-Call list is now officially the Never Call list,” said Senator Stevens. “This registry has dramatically limited the number of unwanted calls to millions of Americans, including thousands of Alaskans. The Do-Not-Call Registry has also helped prevent telemarketing fraud and abuse, and improved the quality of life during dinner time.”
Before this new law, consumers who registered their phone numbers with the Do-Not-Call Registry would be removed every five years and forced to re-register. Currently, more than 200,000 Alaskan numbers have been listed in the registry, and nearly 52 million numbers nationwide would have expired before September 30, 2008.
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Senate Passes Maritime Pollution Prevention Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate approved H.R. 802, the Maritime Pollution Prevention Act (MARPOL Annex VI) by unanimous consent late yesterday. Reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with an amendment sponsored by Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), H.R. 802 would require the Coast Guard and the Envi...
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Stevens Praises DOT’s “When Kids Fly Alone” Booklet
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today praised the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) release of “When Kids Fly Alone,” an informational and instructional booklet that educates parents about the carrier rules regarding air travel by minors. Currently there are no DOT regulation...
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Oceans Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Fishing Safety
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on Fishing Safety: The Policy Implications of Cooperatives and Vessel Improvements scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2:30 p.m.
The hearing will address fishing safety issues in the context of cooperatives and vessel improv...
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Commerce Committee Reschedules Hearing to Explore Privacy Implications of Online Advertising
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Full Committee hearing on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising, originally scheduled for June 18, has been rescheduled for July 9, 2008, at 10 a.m.
Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly dependent upon the Internet for social, entertainment, research and business activit...
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CPSC Conferees Agree to 21 Provisions
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Representative John Dingell (D-Mich.), Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), and Representative Joe Barton (R-Texas) announce that at today’s Conference Committee Meeting for H.R. 4040, the Reauthorization of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following items were approved by unanimous consent pending final adoption of the comp...
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Commerce Committee POSTPONES Hearing on Summer Air Travel Outlook
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay, scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. has been postponed.
A new time and date will be announced as soon as one becomes available.
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Summer Air Travel Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay. The full witness list is below.
The combination of high demand and poor weather, in addition to an air traffic control system that lacks the neces...
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Commerce Committee Approves Sea Grant Reauthorization
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unanimously approved a bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant), which provides education, training, and technical assistance programs that promote the understanding and utilization of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments...
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Stevens Calls for Improvements to Transportation Systems During Climate Change Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called for improvements to the planning, design, construction, and operation of transportation systems in response to climate change impacts. Senator Stevens pushed to explore the potential for increased energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions ...
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Commerce Committee Approves National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unanimously approved a bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 is an original Commerce Committee bill.
The bill would provide a $19.2 billion baseline authorization of appropriations for f...
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CPSC Conference Committee Meeting Scheduled for June 25
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Conference Committee Meeting for H.R. 4040, the Reauthorization of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 3:30 p.m., in Room 106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The Conference Committee Meeting is open to the public. Please note that photography...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Hearing on Climate Change Impacts on Transportation
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Full Committee hearing on Climate Change Impacts on the Transportation Sector. The full witness list is below.
The hearing will examine climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation efforts in the transportation sector, including both surface transportation and aviation. Wit...
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Senate Passes Bill to Help Educate Consumers on DTV Transition and Converter Box Program
- WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Senate last night approved legislation, cosponsored by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), to assist education efforts surrounding the digital television transition (DTV) scheduled to occur on February 17, 2009. The DTV Transition Assistance Act (S. 2607), enables the National Telecommunications and...
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Inouye, Stevens, Cantwell, Snowe, Kerry Introduce Bill Connecting Colleges and NOAA for Research Initiatives
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), and John Kerry (D-Mass.) joined today to introduce a bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant), which provides education, training, and technical assistance programs that promote the understanding and utilization of ocean, coastal, a...
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Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on Summer Air Travel Outlook
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay, scheduled for June 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
The combination of high demand and poor weather, in addition to an air traffic control system that lacks the necessary ...
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Senate Commerce Committee Announces June 24 Markup Agenda
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the agenda for its Executive Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. Committee members will consider:
1. S. 2907, the International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
2. S. ____, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
3. S...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Cruise Ship Safety Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Cruise Ship Safety: Examining Potential Steps for Keeping Americans Safe at Sea. The full witness list is below.
This hearing will examine issues involving the safety and security on board cruise ships calling at ...
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Inouye Supports Bill Expanding 911 Capabilities
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement in support of the substitute to H.R. 3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, which provides 911 service for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) subscribers. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent earlier today.
“I rise today in suppor...
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Commerce Committee to Explore Privacy Implications of Online Advertising
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising scheduled for June 18, 2008, at 10 a.m.
Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly dependent upon the Internet for social, entertainment, research and business activities. This has created the incentive and opportunity ...
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Inouye Announces Additions to Commerce Committee Staff
- WASHINGTON, DC – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) announces the following additions to his Committee staff:
Jana Fong-Swamidoss joins the Committee staff as Democratic Counsel, working on consumer affairs and interstate commerce issues. Prior to joining the Committee, Ms. Fong-Swamidoss served as a Legislative Assistant in Senator Inouye’s personal office, wher...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Supply Chain Security Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Supply Chain Security: Secure Freight Initiative and the Implementation of 100 Percent Scanning. The full witness list is below.
The hearing will focus on the SFI ICS (Secure Freight Initiative International Contai...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Spyware Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Full Committee Hearing on the Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will examine the impact of spyware on computer performance and privacy and security risks associated with this software. The Committe...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for Hearing on Improving Efficiency of Freight Movement
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement. The full witness list is below.
The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of...
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Commerce Committee Postpones U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade Imbalance Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on The Imbalance in U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade, scheduled for June 11, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. has been postponed.
A new time and date will be announced as soon as it is available.
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Senate Confirms DOC General Counsel, Assistant Secretary Nominees
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved nominees reported from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation late last night for positions within the U.S. Department of Commerce
The Senate confirmed nominees include:
Ms. Lily Fu Claffee, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Commerce (PN 1494)
Dr. William J. Brennan, Assistant Secretary for Oc...
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Commerce Committee to Examine Impact of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee Hearing on the Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 2:30 p.m.
The hearing will examine the impact of spyware on computer performance and privacy and security risks associated with this software. The Commit...
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Commerce Subcommittee to Examine Supply Chain Security
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Supply Chain Security: Secure Freight Initiative and the Implementation of 100 Percent Scanning, scheduled for June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
The hearing will focus on the SFI ICS (Secure Freight Initiative International Container Secu...
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NTSB Reauthorization Hearing Postponed
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee NTSB Reauthorization Hearing scheduled for June 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. has been postponed.
A new date and time for the hearing will be announced as soon as it is available.
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Commerce Committee to Examine U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade Imbalance
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on The Imbalance in U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade, scheduled for June 11, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.
The hearing will examine the reasons for the imbalance in U.S.-Korea bilateral automobile trade; its impact on the United States’ automake...
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Commerce Committee to Examine Cruise Ship Safety
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Cruise Ship Safety: Examining Potential Steps for Keeping Americans Safe at Sea, scheduled for June 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
This hearing will examine issues involving the safety and security on board cruise ships calling at U.S. port...
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Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on Improving Efficiency of Freight Movement
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement, scheduled for June 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of freight...
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Auto Safety Subcommittee Announces Witnesses for Hearing on Passenger Vehicle Roof Strength
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety Subcommittee Oversight Hearing on Passenger Vehicle Roof Strength. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will consider the biomechanics of what occurs during a rollover, the relationship between vehicle roof strength and...
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Commerce Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Climate Change Impacts on Transportation
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Climate Change Impacts on the Transportation Sector, scheduled for June 24, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.
The hearing will examine climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation efforts in the transportation sector, including both surface transportation and aviation. Witnesses ...
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NTSB, GAO to Testify at NTSB Reauthorization Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee NTSB Reauthorization Hearing. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will focus on the activities of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and its legislative reauthorization proposal. The NTSB’s curren...
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