A Minute with Jay: Student Loans

Senator Rockefeller discusses his efforts to protect students and keep student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1. Senator Rockefeller is doing a new series of weekly 1 minute videos. Each week will focus on a different issue that the Senator is working on. Please watch it and feel free to forward it to a friend. Each Friday, a new video will be posted on Senator Rockefeller's website and his YouTube page.... read more

4/16/12 Floor Speech on Stephanie Thacker's Confirmation

Senator Jay Rockefeller spoke on the Senate floor about the confirmation of Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker to be a federal judge for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Rockefeller recommended that President Obama nominate Thacker to serve in the seat previously held by the late Judge M. Blane Michael. ... read more

ROCKEFELLER: CENTURY RETIREE APPROVAL OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS PLAN A MONUMENTAL STEP FOR RAVENSWOOD ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Jay Rockefeller today issued the following statement after Century Aluminum retirees ratified a deal with the company, a move that restores retiree health care and paves the way to restart plant operations and provide hundreds of jobs for the Mid-Ohio Valley: “Since day one, I have stood with the people of Jackson County, and I will tell you there are few issues that have had as much of an impact on me as the collective effort to restore retiree health care and bring Century Aluminum back on line following the plant being idled in 2009,” Rockefell... read more

Rockefeller Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Honoring Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss' birthday. The National Education Association sponsors events across the country to inspire reading in children throughout our schools and communities. ... read more
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Deficit Reduction

Senator Rockefeller recently offered 18 specific proposals to shave $1.29 trillion from the deficit over 10 years with a balanced mix of options to close corporate tax loopholes, rein in tax abuses, and eliminate special tax breaks for wealthy Americans and big companies. Rockefeller sa... learn more

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Job Creation

Senator Jay Rockefeller recently introduced a new bill to create jobs in West Virginia and throughout the country by preparing American workers in new and emerging manufacturing fields and helping American manufacturers stay competitive. The High-Tech Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act (Hig... learn more

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Mine Safety

In the months since Upper Big Branch, Sen. Jay Rockefeller led renewed efforts in Congress to protect coal miners on many fronts. · Pushed the Department of Labor to keep the Upper Big Branch families informed and to increase mine safety enforcement. · En... learn more

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Senator Rockefeller's 2011 Veterans' Newsletter

Despite the heated arguments in Congress over deficits and spending, one issue has remained unchanging: our commitment to veterans. Senator Rockefeller is determined to take care of America’s former military – from health care and education to benefits, business resources and employment... learn more

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Payroll Tax and Social Security

Stephen C. Goss, Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration, confirmed that the Senate Democrats’ payroll tax cut legislation will NOT affect the Social Security Trust Fund. In a letter to Secretary Geithner and OMB Director Lew, Goss wrote, “We estimate that the projected level... learn more

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