Your Legacy Fighting Inequality and Excess Memorandum
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"Your Legacy Fighting Inequality and Excess Memorandum" is an overview of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's work in the areas of corporate accountability, and tax, minimum wage, and unemployment benefit reform. It also deals with the Freedom Industries Chemical Spill on the Elk River in Charleston, WV, in 2014.
The "West Virginia Wesleyan college Legacy Memorandum" provides a comprehensive overview of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's work as President of West Virginia Wesleyan College from 1973 to 1975, including his efforts to increase enrollment, create an active recruitment campaign, and streamline operations.
The "Veteran's Legacy Memorandum" provides a comprehensive overview of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's work on veterans' issues, 1985-2014, including his service and leadership on the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It covers his focus on expanding research and treatment of service-related illnesses, such as Gulf War Illness, Agent Orange, and issues related to Atomic Veterans; bringing attention to the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); and reforming the VA health care system.
Timeline of Your Support for West Virginia Businesses and Communities Memorandum
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The "Timeline of Your Support for West Virginia Business and Communities" memorandum provides a comprehensive overview of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's work in the areas of economic development and job creation during his time as governor of West Virginia and as a U.S. senator.
Senator Rockefeller's Health Care Accomplishments 99th-113th Congress Memorandum
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"Senator Rockefeller's Health Care Accomplishments 99th-113th Congress Memorandum" provides an overview and timeline of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's contributions to health policy, 1985-2014. It covers the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); the Pepper Commission; Medicare reform; Medicaid enhancement; prevention and treatment of prescription drug abuse; and long-term care reform.
Review of Senator John D. Rockefeller's Service on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: 2001-2015 Memorandum
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The "Review of Senator John D. Rockefeller's Service on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: 2001-2015 Memorandum" provides an overview of Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller's time on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Senator Rockefeller served as both Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman. This memo focuses on his service in several key areas, including the investigation of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; the Iraq War and flawed intelligence on weapons of mass destruction; Intelligence Community reform; surveillance oversight and reform; the CIA's detention and interrogation program; cybersecurity; and the intelligence authorization process.
Photograph with two representatives from the American Society of Travel Agents standing with Senator Rockefeller in front of the desk in his Washington office
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller stands in front of the desk in his office with two representatives from the American Society of Travel Agents.
Photograph with Senator Rockefeller and the president of West Virginia Jaycees
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller stands for a photograph with the 1985-1986 president of West Virginia Jaycees. The United States Junior Chamber (commonly called Jaycees) is a civic organization for young adults that develops leadership skills and emphasizes community service.
Photograph with Senator Rockefeller and a large group of senior citizens from Jefferson County, WV in the Russell Senate building
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller stands for a photograph with a large group of senior citizens from Jefferson County, WV in a room in the Russell Senate office building.
Photograph of two representatives from the RESULTS organization posing with Senator Rockefeller in his Washington office
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Two representatives from the RESULTS organization pose for a photograph with Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller in his Washington office. RESULTS is a grassroots citizens' lobby that fights to end hunger
Photograph of two participants in Washington Workshops stand beside Senator Rockefeller in front of a painting in his office
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Two young participants in Washington Workshops stand next to Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller in his office. This program provides experience-based civic learning opportunities to high achieving students.
Photograph of the two West Virginia delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program with Senator Rockefeller in his office
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Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller stands with the two West Virginia delegates to the 1987 United States Senate Youth Program. This prestigious program and the scholarship associated with it are run by the Hearst Foundations and give two high school students per state, per year the opportunity to attend a week-long Washington program that fosters experience-based knowledge of the Senate and federal government and promotes public service and leadership.
Photograph of the nomination hearing for General Petraeus to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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General David Petraeus sits before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his nomination hearing for the position of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Photograph of the media covering a Pepper Commission press conference
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This photograph is a wide shot that shows a large room full of members of the media who are watching Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller speak during a Pepper Commission press conference.
Photograph of the group attending the West Virginia University Alumni Association event in Washington, D.C.
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The group attending the West Virginia University Alumni Association event in Washington, including Congressman Nick Rahall, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, WVU President Neil S. Bucklew, and Senator Robert C. Byrd, gather for a photograph.
Photograph of the group attending the West Virginia University Alumni Association event in Washington
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The group attending the West Virginia University Alumni Association event in Washington, including Congressman Nick Rahall, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, WVU President Neil S. Bucklew, and Senator Robert C. Byrd, gather for a photograph.
Photograph of the audience at a committee hearing at the Senate
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This photograph shows the audience at a committee hearing at the Senate. This appears to be a Veterans Affairs committee hearing and there are a large number of American Legion members in the audience.
This is a photograph of the photo that the Rockefeller family used in their 1984 Holiday Card. Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller is joined by his wife Sharon and their children Jamie, Valerie, Charles, and Justin.