https://www.reed.senate.gov/rss/feeds/ Feed from the website of Senator Jack Reed en-us Copyright 2013 https://www.reed.senate.gov/rss/feeds/ Sat, 18 May 2013 15:13:32 EST 60 https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/rhody-fresh-wins-major-federal-grant-to-help-ri-dairy-farmers-create-new-economic-opportunities webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 EST U.S. Senator Jack Reed joins local farmers at Escobar’s Highland Farm in Portsmouth to announce a new federal grant for the Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative, which produces Rhody Fresh Milk, to help strengthen and expand its business operations. ... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/rhody-fresh-wins-major-federal-grant-to-help-ri-dairy-farmers-create-new-economic-opportunities https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-tours-garden-city-businesses webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST U.S. Senator Jack Reed tours businesses in Garden City in Cranston for a  firsthand look at recent development efforts to expand and update the facilities at the shopping center, which houses 55 retailers.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-tours-garden-city-businesses https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-launches-new-get-ticksmart/ri-campaign- webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST U.S. Senator Jack Reed joins Thomas Mather, director of the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) Center for Vector-Borne Disease and the TickEncounter Resource Center, and tick control expert David Mendell to launch a new Get TickSmart/RI campaign.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-launches-new-get-ticksmart/ri-campaign- https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-discusses-veteran-employment-opportunities- webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed joins Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung at a job fair for service members and veterans at the Rhode Island Convention Center.  Reed discussed the importance of helping veterans transition from military service to the civilian workforce.  Over 90 employers and veterans support organizations will be present at this free job fair.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-discusses-veteran-employment-opportunities- https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-ri-retailers-urge-congress-to-pass-marketplace-fairness-act webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST In an effort to support jobs in Rhode Island and create a level playing field for Rhode Island businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Governor Lincoln Chafee, and independent retailers today urged Congress to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act at Cardi's Furniture in Warwick.  This bipartisan legislation would end an unfair tax disparity that harms many local small businesses and benefits large out-of-state e-retailers.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-ri-retailers-urge-congress-to-pass-marketplace-fairness-act https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-hosts-energy-roundtable webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed hosts energy roundtable event to discuss how energy efficiency can help Rhode Island businesses save money at Utilidata in Providence.  ... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-hosts-energy-roundtable https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-earth-day-cleans-up-roger-williams-park-pond webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed teams up with Serve Rhode Island to celebrate Earth Day and cleanup litter and debris from Roger Williams Park pond. ... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-earth-day-cleans-up-roger-williams-park-pond https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/multimedia/reed-supports-commonsense-gun-laws webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:10:00 EST U.S. Senator Jack Reed speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate about gun violence and the importance of enacting laws to keep our communities safe.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/multimedia/reed-supports-commonsense-gun-laws https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-opening-of-veteran-services-center webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed joins Rhode Island Housing in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s Hartford Avenue location in Johnston to celebrate the opening of its newest expansion of its permanent housing and supportive service facilities for homeless and disabled veterans.  This $1.3 million project converted two distressed properties on Hartford Avenue adjacent to OSDRI’s Johnston location into 6 new affordable living units where homeless veterans can receive supportive services as they transition into independent living.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-opening-of-veteran-services-center https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/providence-train-station webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed joined state and local officials and Amtrak Northeast Corridor Planning and Performance Chief Drew Galloway in Providence to unveil new plans to improve the Providence Train Station.  Reed helped secure $5.2 million in federal funds for this project.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/providence-train-station https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-opening-of-newly-constructed-westerly-area-rest-meals-inc-center-in-westerly webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Jack Reed celebrates the opening of the new Rev. Jean Barry Center for Social Services will provide affordable rental housing and critical support services to Rhode Islanders in need.Reed helped secured a $292,200 federal earmark to help finance this project.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-celebrates-opening-of-newly-constructed-westerly-area-rest-meals-inc-center-in-westerly https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-visits-dama-inc-manufacturing-headquarters-in-johnston webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST As a leading Rhode Island-based manufacturer and distributor of quality jewelry findings and carding components that serves global customers, Dama Inc. hosted Senator Jack Reed at its headquarters in Johnston to discuss federal efforts to help boost local manufacturing and exporting. ... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed-visits-dama-inc-manufacturing-headquarters-in-johnston https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/multimedia/reed-discusses-situation-in-north-korea-with-top-military-official webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:48:00 EST U.S. Senator Jack Reed discusses the situation in North Korea and the future of the Korean peninsula with Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/multimedia/reed-discusses-situation-in-north-korea-with-top-military-official https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed_breaks-ground-former-i-195-land webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Senator Reed helps break ground on the next phase of the I-195 relocation project.  Reed helped secure $15 million in federal funds to help construct the Iway and free up land for development and public space, and more recently to have supported the 2014 Senate budget, which provides $100 billion for transportation projects across the country.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/reed_breaks-ground-former-i-195-land https://www.reed.senate.gov/https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/2013-rhode-island-kids-count-factbook webmaster@Reed.senate.gov Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Reed helps release the 2013 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook.... https://www.reed.senate.gov/press/photos/gallery/2013-rhode-island-kids-count-factbook