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For Immediate Release
05/10/07
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
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Stevens Says We Must Work to Understand Global Climate Change and Its Effect on Fish Stocks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today said we must research the effect that global climate change is having on the oceans and our fisheries, during the Commerce Committee hearing titled “The Effects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Living Marine Resources.”
Below is Senator Stevens statement from today’s hearing:
“To maintain sustainable fisheries, it’s important that we understand how changes to the ocean’s environment affects fish stocks. Much of the focus on Capitol Hill and in the media has centered on how climate change will affect life on land through higher temperatures, storms, and sea levels. What many don’t realize is that the oceans may change as well, and if the predictions are accurate, these changes could have economic consequences. Warm ocean temperatures are causing widespread coral bleaching in the Caribbean. In Alaska, some species are moving north. There is concern on how these changes will affect our fisheries.”
“We know very little about these changes. We do not know how much of this change is due to natural variations and how much is manmade. For example, in Alaska our fisheries have been impacted in the past due to natural variations in ocean temperature caused by Pacific Decadal Oscillation shifts in ocean currents. Some fisheries in Alaska have flourished due to warmer temperatures while others have seen temporary declines.”
“Today, we have several panelists who are concerned that the chemistry of sea water is changing and becoming more acidic. This could have severe consequences for marine life and fisheries worldwide. I hope our panelists can help the Committee identify the current gaps in knowledge. We need to make sure the Federal agencies have their resources in the right places to study ocean acidification and climate change.”
“I would also like to thank our panelist and, in particular, Dr. Gordon Kruse, who has traveled all the way from Juneau, Alaska to participate in today’s hearing. Dr. Kruse has studied fisheries in Alaska for decades, most recently serving as chair of the Scientific and Statistical Committee of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Their committee plays a vital role in what the Pew Commission has stated is `the best managed fishery in the world.' I also want to welcome Admiral Watkins. It is always a pleasure to hear his thoughts on ocean policy. I look forward to the testimony, thank you very much.”
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Inouye, Stevens Introduce Communications R&D Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to restore America’s competitive edge in communications research and development, Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today introduced the Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act, S. 1493. The Act establishes a communications research and development program within the ...
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Inouye Introduces Broadband Data Improvement Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), with the cosponsorship of Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.), Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), introduced today the Broadband Data Improvement Act, S. 1492, which seeks to improve the quality of federal broadband data collection and encourages state initiat...
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Senate and House Subcommittees Reschedule Joint NASA IG Oversight Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announces the rescheduled date for a Joint Hearing between the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences and the House Science and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight on Oversight Review of the Investigation of the NASA Inspect...
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Inouye Pledges to Work with Leadership to Pass Energy Efficiency Package
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Leadership introduced a comprehensive energy efficiency package that includes S. 357, the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act of 2007, which the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reported by voice vote to the full Senate on May 8.
Introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Commerce C...
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Commerce Committee Announces U.S. Trade Relations with China Hearing Date
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce Science, and Transportation announces an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Trade Relations with China for Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
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Stevens Calls for Internet Tax Moratorium to Be Extended
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called for the Internet Tax Moratorium to be extended during the Commerce Committee hearing entitled “Communications, Taxation and Federalism.” The Internet Tax Freedom Act was first passed by Congress in 1998. The law prevents states and localit...
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Senate Passes Stevens Resolution Condemning Harmful Foreign Fishing Practices
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Senate Resolution condemning harmful foreign fishing subsidies introduced by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unanimously passed the Senate last night. The Resolution is cosponsored by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Maria Cantwell ...
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Stevens and Murkowski Sponsor Resolution Declaring June “National Internet Safety Month”
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee joined Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and 15 other cosponsors in introducing Senate Resolution 205, which designates June 2007 as “National Internet Safety Month.” The Resolution, which passed the Senate last night by unanimous consent, calls on Internet ...
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Commerce Committee Reports FAA Investment and Modernization Act, Cameron Gulbransen Child Auto Safety Act, Nominees
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved S. 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, as amended, which would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, and S. 694, the Cameron Gulbransen Child Auto Safety Act of 2007, as amended, which would manda...
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Stevens Joins President in Urging Senate to Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today joined President George W. Bush in urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Commonly known as the Law of the Sea Treaty, this accord would regulate and govern activities that occur on or within the world&rs...
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Commerce Committee Announces May 16 Executive Session Agenda
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announces the agenda for its Executive Session scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building:
1) S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
2) S. 694, Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2007
3) PN 147, Nomination of Dav...
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Stevens Says Fuel Economy Increases Long Overdue
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement during the Senate Commerce Committees Executive Session on S. 357, the Ten-In-Ten Fuel Economy Act.
Below are Senator Stevens’ remarks from today’s hearing:
“Thank you Chairman Inouye for your continued com...
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Commerce Committee Reports Fuel Economy Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today reported S. 357, the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act, as amended, by a voice vote. The Act would revise corporate average fuel economy standards to achieve a nationwide fleet average of 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020. The bill also would create, for the first time, fuel economy standards for medium-duty ...
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Inouye and Stevens Cosponsor Bill to Reauthorize the FAA
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Commerce Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today joined Senators Jay Rockefeller (D – W. Va.) and Trent Lott (R-Miss.) to cosponsor legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. Th...
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Stevens Calls for a Reduction in U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today called for reductions in the United States dependence on foreign oil during the Commerce Committee’s hearing on pending Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) legislation.
Below are excerpts from Senator Stevens’ comments at today’s heari...
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Stevens Introduces Resolution to Fight Harmful Foreign Fishing Practices
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today introduced a Senate Resolution against harmful foreign fishing subsidies. The resolution is co-sponsored by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Trent...
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