May 26, 2009
Senators call for stronger sunscreen standards
Two senators push for new labeling standards for sunscreen.
May 18, 2009
R.I. to receive $1.8M for environmental cleanup
Rhode Island receives $1.8 million in federal stimulus funds to clean up polluted or contaminated sites.
May 11, 2009
Community health centers to receive $6M
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation says the state will get nearly $6 million for capital improvements to community health care centers.
April 13, 2009
R.I. judge recommended for federal appeals post
The state’s two Democratic senators recommended O. Rogeriee Thompson for a seat on a federal appeals court.
April 10, 2009
VA Secretary tours R.I. veterans hospital
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki joined Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed and Congressman Patrick Kennedy on a tour of the Providence VA Medical Center.
April 09, 2009
NUWC to receive $10 million grant
Jack Reed and Patrick Kennedy announce nearly $10 million in funding for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
April 03, 2009
R.I. courthouse complex gets $4.2M in upgrades
Two federal courthouses in Providence will get $4.2 million in upgrades.
March 25, 2009
R.I. to get $3.4M for Amtrak system
Amtrak is investing $3.4 million in Rhode Island for security improvements and facility upgrades.
March 23, 2009
R.I. to get $116M in federal environmental funding
The state receives $116 million in federal funding to reduce pollution, improve water quality and create green jobs.
March 07, 2009
Lawmakers vote on ending Senate appointments
Rhode Island’s governor could soon lose the power to appoint people to the U.S. Senate when a vacancy unexpectedly occurs.
February 25, 2009
State receives $6 million for fish, wildlife
Rhode Island will receive more than $6 million to help preserve the state’s fish and wildlife populations.
January 13, 2009
Sen. Reed announces federal housing funding
Three Rhode Island communities are receiving more than $13 million federal funds to develop affordable housing.
January 01, 2009
Colleagues react to Pell’s death
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and others react to the passing of Claiborne Pell.
November 04, 2008
Reed, Langevin, Kennedy all win re-election
Sen. Jack Reed and U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin and Patrick Kennedy win re-election.
Obama carries Rhode Island
Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly embraced Barack Obama on Tuesday and returned three federal lawmakers to Washington.
