Jay Rockefeller — Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

By Aaron Mehta

John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, an heir to the great Rockefeller fortune, continues to oversee a vast — and contentious — portfolio as chair o

Congressmen call for probe of fraud-plagued phone fund for schools, libraries

Rep. W.J. Tauzin and Sen. Conrad Burns, who oversee telecommunications issues, begin investigations into the E-Rate fund

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… ll News Service.The chief congressional architect of the E-Rate fund, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.V., said the problems were overstated and that he would stand behind …"

EPA reminds Republicans cap-and-trade used to be GOP idea — and it worked for acid rain

By John Solomon

The Obama administration is turning the tables on Republican foes of climate regulation, demonstrating not only that cap-and-trade works — i

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… arting in January.Critics, including Democrats such as West Virginia Sens. Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, argue the new regulations could put American energy produ …"

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Commentary: Changing Washington: The hard part

By Bill Buzenberg

The difficulty overcoming the entrenched political tradition of earmarks is just one of many hard realities that will test the Obama Adminis

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… ated effort that successfully derailed health care reform. Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller called it “the single most destructive campaign I’ve seen in 30 years. …"

ANALYSIS: Health insurers would make consumers pay for better information

By Wendell Potter

Facing new ‘labeling’ mandate, health insurers threaten to pass $50 million compliance tab to policy-holders and employers.

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"… atch News every Monday and Thursday.  …"

Controversial FAA program serves just 153 communities at a cost of $200 million

By Corbin Hiar

Controversial air service subsidy lives on despite years of criticism

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… is a smart use of limited resources to support rural communities,” said Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate transportation committee, in a USA Today …"

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Kerry carries water for top donor

By M. Asif Ismail

Sen. Kerry's largest campaign contributor lobbies on behalf of telecommunication interests

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… l, along with Senators Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.), Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.), and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), to prevent firms that have more tha …"

ANALYSIS: Are insurers influencing health reform's rules behind closed doors?

By Wendell Potter

Consumer advocates worried insurers are influencing health reform rules behind closed doors

Excerpts from this story referencing "Aetna":

"… possibly for good reason.It was disclosed by POLITICO just this week that Aetna, the third largest health insurer, was granted a private meeting on Novemb …"

"… ders. They are often the most profitable policies sold by an insurer—and Aetna is one of the biggest sellers of mini-meds. CIGNA, the company I used to w …"

"… pany I used to work for, is another major marketer of these policies. Both Aetna and CIGNA spent millions of dollars several years ago acquiring companies …"

"… illions of people are enrolled in mini-meds, the Obama administration gave Aetna and other sellers of these policies a waiver from the law’s 80 percent r …"

ANALYSIS: This just in, insurers required to speak plain English

By Wendell Potter

Obamacare rule requires health insurers to speak plain English

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jay Rockefeller":

"… of Congress to applaud the administration’s display of backbone was Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), who has long championed greater transparency and accountability …"

ANALYSIS: Putting our premiums into medical care, not profits

By Wendell Potter

Rockefeller provision of Obamacare requires rebates from insurers who spent too little caring for patients.

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"… rs and top executives.Following my initial testimony in June 2009, Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) and other lawmakers drafted language for the health care reform …"

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