Kay Bailey Hutchison

All Ike Related Debris Removal Now Eligible for 100% Reimbursement, Public Assistance Federal Costshare Increased to 90%

June 17, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Today U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas’ senior senator, announced that the Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill which passed the U.S. Senate included a provision she secured allowing the Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Ike to access millions in additional Debris Removal and Public Assistance reimbursements from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).    » read more »

June 19, 2009 -- Washington, DC – The members of the Senate Women’s Caucus on Burma today renewed calls for the Burmese military junta, the State Peace and Development Council, to immediately release imprisoned democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi on the occasion of her birthday, as well as all other political prisoners.    » read more »

Promises Opportunity for New Dealerships and Parts Buy-Back

June 15, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - In response to concerns raised at a June 3 Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas’ senior Senator, today received a letter from Chrysler President Jim Press outlining the company’s steps to protect auto dealers forced to close under Chrysler’s new business strategy.    » read more »

Sen. Hutchison: “Today is a sad day for 50 Texas small businesses and the communities they’ve served.”

June 9, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding the closure of 50 automotive dealerships in Texas:    » read more »

June 9, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding General Motors' decision to select Ed Whitacre, Jr. as the company’s new chairman once it completes its bankruptcy reorganization:

“Ed Whitacre is a distinguished business leader.

"His successful career running a FORTUNE 50 company will give him the range of experience necessary to stabilize and strengthen General Motors.”

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Hutchison: “Our chief concern must be her commitment to the rule of law”

May 26, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - On the nomination of federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) today released the following statement:

“Confirming Supreme Court nominees is one of the Senate’s most important responsibilities.

"As the Senate carefully reviews the qualifications of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, our chief concern must be her commitment to the rule of law.

"I look forward to a fair and open confirmation process as we work to ensure our next Supreme Court Justice will defend and protect the Constitution through impartial judgment and judicial restraint,” said Sen. Hutchison.    » read more »

Cyber Command HQ Will Bring Jobs & Expanded National Defense Role to San Antonio

May 19, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - After a long and rigorous review process, the U.S. Air Force has selected Lackland Air Force Base as the site for the headquarters for the new 24th Air Force, the command responsible for cyber security.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) last week applauded the announcement made by Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley. Based on selection criteria set forth by the Air Force, Lackland was determined to be the best-qualified installation among the six nationwide candidates that were being considered for the base.    » read more »