U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday July 14, 2024 ( 13 items ) |
Merkley, Whitehouse, Doggett Urge Fellow Americans to Take 'Plastic Pollution Action Month' This July
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Rhode Island's U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) today introduced a bicameral resolution designating July as Plastic Pollution Action Month. They spotlight the dangers plastic pollution poses to both human health and the environment, and call on Americans to protect, conserve, and maintain our planet by taking steps to reduce t
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Reed & Magaziner Deliver $700,000 for Providence Public Library Building Upgrades
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
PROVIDENCE, RI - In an effort to provide new and improved community spaces and ensure that Providence Public Library (PPL) can continue to be a key asset for Rhode Islanders looking to access information services, education programs, workforce development, and arts and other cultural collaborations, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner have teamed up to secure $700,000 in feder
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Reed & Magaziner Deliver $700,000 for Providence Public Library Building Upgrades
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
PROVIDENCE, RI - In an effort to provide new and improved community spaces and ensure that Providence Public Library (PPL) can continue to be a key asset for Rhode Islanders looking to access information services, education programs, workforce development, and arts and other cultural collaborations, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner have teamed up to secure $700,000 in federal fu
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Reed Helps Pass Bill to Extend Federal Support for Local Firefighters
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
In an effort to help Rhode Island fire departments purchase vital equipment and fire trucks, and incentivize recruitment, hiring, and retention of firefighters, the U.S. Senate today passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law.
This legislation, supported by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, will extend federal programs that help support local fire
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Reed: NATO Partners Have Unified Under Biden's Leadership, Addressing Shared Security Challenges and Making America Stronger & Safer
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Founded in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed by a dozen founding nations, including the United States, to counter shared security threats, halt the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe, and stand as a bulwark for freedom and global stability.
This week, during the 75th anniversary of NATO's founding, leaders from 32 NATO countries are convening in DC for a three-day NAT
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Rep. Amo: RI Delegation Delivers $464k for Local Firefighters
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
In an effort to ensure Rhode Island firefighters have the tools, training, and equipment they need to safely and effectively respond to emergencies throughout their communities, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $463,948 in federal funding for fire departments in East Greenwich, Middletown, Lincoln, and Providence.
The federal funds a
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Rep. Amo: RI Delegation Delivers Over $251 M to Repair Critical Aging Bridges Along I-95 Federal Funds Will Help Spur Safety and Economic Improvements
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 13 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Rhode Island's Congressional delegation has unlocked another $251,150,000 in federal funding for vital bridge repairs along Rhode Island's busy I-95 corridor.
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined Governor Dan McKee in announcing $251.1 million for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to address the co
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Rep. Amo: RI Delegation, Leaders Applaud $1.45M Federal Investment to Reduce Recidivism
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 12 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Today, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation announced that the non-profit Polaris MEP will receive $1,454,078 in federal funds to assist people re-entering the community after completing their sentence. This award, which is being administered through the Department of Labor's Pathway Home grant, will help Polaris MEP and its partners research strategies to assist people leavi
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RI Delegation Delivers $464k for Local Firefighters
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
In an effort to ensure Rhode Island firefighters have the tools, training, and equipment they need to safely and effectively respond to emergencies throughout their communities, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $463,948 in federal funding for fire departments in East Greenwich, Middletown, Lincoln, and Providence.
The federal funds
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RI Delegation Delivers Over $251 Million to Repair Critical Aging Bridges Along I-95
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
PROVIDENCE, RI Rhode Island's Congressional delegation has unlocked another $251,150,000 in federal funding for vital bridge repairs along Rhode Island's busy I-95 corridor.
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined Governor Dan McKee in announcing $251.1 million for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to address the
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RI Delegation, Leaders Applaud $1.45 Million Federal Investment to Reduce Recidivism
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, RI - Today, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation announced that the non-profit Polaris MEP will receive $1,454,078 in federal funds to assist people re-entering the community after completing their sentence. This award, which is being administered through the Department of Labor's Pathway Home grant(link is external), will help Polaris MEP and its partners research strategies to assist pe
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Senate Banking Hearing Highlights Biden's Progress on Lowering Inflation & Trump's Plan to Raise Costs for American Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
***VIDEO: Sen. Reed questions Fed Chair Powell***
Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a semiannual hearing with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economy and monetary policy. During the hearing, Chairman Powell noted the economy has made further progress when it comes to inflation and stated "more good data would strengthen" the case for central bank interest
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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Whitehouse Issues Statement at Hearing on CBO Budget, Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024:
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, titled "Examining CBO's Updated 2024-2034 Budget and Economic Outlook."
Chairman Whitehouse's remarks, as prepared for delivery:
I am pleased that we are joined by Director Swagel today to dis
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