WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: CRANSTON, RI U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hosted a special medal ceremony for World War II veteran, John DeLeo, 98, of Johnston. During the presentation, Mr. DeLeo received several overdue military honors he earned during his service as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy. In 1944, at the age of 17, Mr. DeLeo received permission from his parents to join the U.S. Navy. By the time he turned 18, DeLeo was  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined 16 Members of Congress from both parties in urging the House Committee on Rules to enact reforms that will encourage bipartisan cooperation in the United States House of Representatives. "Bipartisan cooperation is becoming increasingly rare in Congress, and it's the American people who suffer when we cannot work together," said Rep. Magaziner. "These refor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) introduced a bipartisan bill with Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-01), the National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act, to expand eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to part-time service members in the National Guard and Reserves. Individuals who work full-time for a government or not-for-profit organization may be eligi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to allow the State to incorporate low-carbon transportation materials in construction projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The building and construction sector  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to allow the State to incorporate low-carbon transportation materials in construction projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The building and construction sector is the largest   more