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‘Enough.’ Senate Votes 60–40 to Reopen Government; Rhode Island Senators Opposed
After 40 days of delays, furloughs, and rising frustration, the Senate voted late Sunday to reopen the government. Air travel disruptions, halted SNAP benefits, federal employees pay and worries over health-care premiums pushed both parties to say “enough,” but just barely, including Rhode Island’s senators who stood apart. After a marathon weekend session, the U.S.…
Read MoreBi-Partisan Problem Solvers Caucus Condemns Political Violence, Reckless Rhetoric – RI not members
Photo, top: Last week, Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus gathered on the House steps to condemn political violence and call for both parties to lower the temperature of their rhetoric. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) led 36 Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers…
Read MoreQuonset is New State-of-the-Art Headquarters for the Rhode Island Air National Guard
Federal, state, local, and military officials joined the Rhode Island Air National Guard today to celebrate the grand opening of the new 143rd Airlift Wing headquarters at Quonset Air National Guard Base. The modern 43,000-square-foot facility replaces the Wing’s previous headquarters, originally constructed in 1941, with a state-of-the-art command center that can help Rhode Island’s…
Read MoreBi-partisan Legislation to Protect State, Local Judges Would Increase Security. Tries Again for Passage
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today reintroduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, legislation to establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center that would provide technical assistance, training, and threat monitoring for state and…
Read MoreRhode Island congressional, political leaders: seas have changed, and our little boat is so small…
Nancy Thomas, commentary Rhode Island is a spit on the map of the United States. Yet, mainly through the passage of time, and re-election after re-election of our federal delegation, we have considerable “clout” in the Congressional arena. We even have the immediate past Governor as Secretary of Commerce (for now). But, to be clear,…
Read MoreHopeHealth Gala Raises $300,000 to Support Patients in Need
Photo, above: HopeHealth celebrates excellence and compassion at its annual gala, “An Evening of Hope & Gratitude.” From left to right: Patrick Wallace, CHPNA, received the Spirit of Hope Award. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was presented with the Distinguished Advocate Award.The Ninth Human Dignity Award was presented to Richard W. Besdine, MD, and Terrie Fox…
Read MoreGovernor, US Senators bring Good News to RI Veterans Home – John Cianci
By John A. Cianci, contributing Veterans issues writer The RI Veterans Home is in line to receive millions of additional federal funds. At a press conference Thursday held at the Home, Senator Jack Reed and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse announced a series of funding that will be directed to the Veterans Home. Both Senators announced an…
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