C. Press releases, 1988-2011

The Press releases series contains releases and media advisories created in Senator Rockefeller’s office and distributed to media outlets. Releases range in date from 1988 to 2014. Subjects of news statements and releases include health care, education, veterans, coal and steel industries, foreign relations, specifically with Japan and China, and other topics specific to West Virginia. The series also contains Congressional Records that were released monthly with news statements and press releases, as well as public announcements regarding special topics, such as Toyota Engine Plant expansion, Diamond Electric opening, and Gulf War veteran’s treatment field hearings. There are also weekly commentary articles included and press kits on topics such as China Steel and West Virginia Coal and Public Safety. Beginning in 2001 through 2014, press releases were created and saved digitally.