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Rockefeller, Energy Secretary Chu to Discuss Carbon Storage at Forum
CBS - WTRF 7 - Wheeling WV, Sep 02, 2010 / Carbon capture and storage will be the topic of discussion when U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu joins Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., in a Forum on the Future of Coal Sept. 8 at the University of Charleston.
Sens. Rockefeller, Goodwin Applaud Funding to Provide Health Coverage to West Virginia Early Retirees
Insurance News Net, Sep 02, 2010 / Senators Jay Rockefeller and Carte Goodwin, both D-W.Va., today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved several West Virginia retiree plans for participation in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.
New poll: Americans want EPA action on climate
Climate Progress, Aug 31, 2010 / Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) wants to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from undertaking any efforts to reduce global warming pollution from stationary sources or additional reductions from vehicles for two years.
Greenhouse-Gas Regulation Backed by a Majority in Defense Council's Poll
Bloomberg.com, Aug 30, 2010 / A majority of U.S. voters say the government should regulate greenhouse gases linked to global warming and that the Environmental Protection Agency is up to the job, a poll for the Natural Resources Defense Council found.
$1.9 million in grants awarded to five W.Va. airports
The Register-Herald - Beckley WV, Aug 28, 2010 / Jay Rockefeller and Carte Goodwin along with Congressman Nick Rahall.
GAO: FCC Needs To Drill Down On Wireless Competition Data
Multichannel News, Aug 26, 2010 / The Government Accountability Office has recommended that the Federal Communications Commission start collecting more and more detailed information about the wireless industry so it can better determine how competitive it is.
GAO: FCC Needs To Drill Down On Wireless Competition Data
Broadcasting and Cable, Aug 26, 2010 / The Government Accountability Office has recommended that the FCC start collecting more and more detailed information about the wireless industry so it can better determine how competitive it is.
Hino rolls out 2011 trucks
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel - Parkersburg WV, Aug 24, 2010 / Local, state and national officials joined Monday at Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. to celebrate the new 2011 model year truck.
Lawmaker introduces legislation to reallocate D Block to public safety
Fierce Broadband Wireless, Aug 09, 2010 / Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V) introduced legislation last week designed to reallocate the 700 MHz D-Block spectrum directly to public safety.
Rockefeller Introduces Spectrum Bill
Multichannel News, Aug 06, 2010 / Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) has introduced a bill that would authorize an incentive auction to reimburse broadcasters for spectrum reclaimed by the government, but only so long as it was given up voluntarily.
Public Safety Again Recognizes Rockefeller's Leadership
TMCnet, Aug 06, 2010 / The Public Safety Alliance (PSA) today applauded Senator Jay Rockefeller, IV, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee (D - WV), for introducing S. 3756, The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, which directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allocate the D Block to public safety and identifies funding to build and maintain a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network.
Sen. Rockefeller Statement on 13th Anniversary of Historic Children's Health Insurance Program
Insurance News Net, Aug 06, 2010 / Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement in honor of the 13th anniversary of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) being signed into law.
Rockefeller Introduces Spectrum Bill
Broadcasting and Cable, Aug 05, 2010 / Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-w.Va.) has introduced a bill that would authorize an incentive auction to reiburse broadcasters for spectrum reclaimed by the government, but only so long as it was given up voluntarily.
Manchin fundraiser at Rockefeller's house brings in $200,000
Charleston Daily Mail - Charleston WV, Aug 05, 2010 / Gov. Joe Manchin raised about $200,000 during his first U.S. Senate campaign fundraiser, which was held Tuesday night at Sen. Jay Rockefeller's home in Washington.
Sen. Rockefeller Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency, Competition in Health Insurance Industry
Insurance News Net, Aug 05, 2010 / U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller introduced the Insurance Competition and Transparency Act of 2010 that would strike a provision in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act that restricts the FTC's authority to investigate and disclose information about practices employed by insurance companies that may reduce competition in the marketplace.
Rockefeller Threatens Public Option Revival If MLR Watered Down
American Agent & Broker, Aug 03, 2010 / Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., failed to win a commitment from federal and state insurance regulators for regulations imposing tight control on administrative costs in health care insurance premiums.
Rockefeller to support Kagan
Politico, Aug 03, 2010 / Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) is going to support Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court, POLITICO has learned.
Feds Pushing for Stronger Privacy While You Shop Online [Privacy]
Gizmodo, Jul 30, 2010 / Congress is getting behind a policy "rethink" regarding online privacy, including the implementation of an FTC-enforced "Do Not Track" list.
Sen. Rockefeller Says Health Insurance Companies' Threat to Refuse Coverage for Children Is Shameful and Will Not Stand
Insurance News Net, Jul 30, 2010 / Senator Jay Rockefeller today released the following statement regarding the recent news that some health insurance companies have threatened to stop issuing new individual insurance policies that cover children under 19 with pre-existing conditions.
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Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
Telegraph - London - UK
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ The attack comes amid two days of fighting that have killed at least 40 civilians and wounded more than 130 in the capital according to Ali Muse, the head of Mogadishu's ambulance service.
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Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, Aug 24, 2010/ A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
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Cairn Energy narrows loss, sees Greenland promise
MarketWatch
MarketWatch, Aug 24, 2010/ Scottish-headquartered oil exploration group Cairn Energy reported Tuesday that it sharply reduced net losses for the first half of the year, saying its first well in Greenland is showing signs of promise.
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World stock markets fall as economy worries linger
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL, Aug 24, 2010/ World stock markets retreated Tuesday as the strong yen knocked Japanese shares and investors anticipated more bad news from U.S. economic reports this week.
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Two British hostages survive bus siege carnage as eight are shot dead by rogue cop
The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ Two Britons were rescued from a horrifying bus siege in which eight hostages died yesterday after a sacked policeman made a crazed attempt to get his job back.
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John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937) is the senior United States Senator from West Virginia, which he was first elected to in 1985. He was the 29th Governor of West Virginia, from 1977 to 1985. As a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D.
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