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WASHINGTON, DC In an effort help Rhode Island families receiving housing assistance become more financially self-sufficient, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), ranking member of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Department of... Read More

WARWICK, RI -- In recognition of his commitment to providing high quality health care services to all Rhode Islanders in need, the Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) today presented U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) with the John H. Chafee... Read More

Pawtucket, RI - In recognition of his work to promote afterschool programs and increase educational opportunities for young people, the Rhode Island Afterschool Plus Alliance and the Lights On Planning Committee today presented U.S. Senator Jack Reed... Read More

Washington, DC Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement regarding the Treasury Departments announcement of the FY06 federal budget deficit:No matter how rosy a picture... Read More

THE PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWSBush economic policies are squeezing the middle-classBy Senator Jack ReedEven though there are more two-earner households than ever before, the financial pressures on Americas middle-class families have never been... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc. will receive $696,674 to continue its work in getting parents more involved in their childrens education.The Rhode Island Parent... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Senate last night passed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2007. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) supported the legislation which included an important provision he proposed to... Read More

MR. REED: Mr. President, most American families have lost ground in the Bush economy and are working harder than ever to keep up with rising living expenses. The administration is trying to paint a rosy picture of the economy, but the American people... Read More

MR. REED: Mr. President, tonight the Senate is voting on the port security conference report. While the conference report contains important provisions to secure our nation's ports, I am disappointed that the House of Representatives refused to... Read More

MR. REED: Mr. President, for an immigration measure to be effective, two aspects are necessary. One aspect is enforcement and the other is addressing the status of millions of undocumented immigrants who are living in the United States. The Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Senate today approved $447.6 billion for defense spending, including $39.6 million for Rhode Island that U.S. Senator Jack Reed requested as part of the Department of Defense Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2007.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In honor of his hard work in promoting cancer awareness and prevention, Dr. Arvin S. Glicksman, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Cancer Council, today was awarded the Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award by the Congressional... Read More

MR. REED: Mr. President, I ask for 12 minutes from the time. The PRESIDING OFFICER: Without objection, it is so ordered. MR. REED: Mr. President, we are engaged in a very important debate about the way we will bring to justice very heinous... Read More

Washington, DC In an effort to help middle class families who are finding themselves squeezed between rising costs and stagnant wages, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today called for a change to new policies that will create better jobs at better pay,... Read More

MR. REED: Mr. President, I rise today to discuss my deep concerns about the Medicare Part D Program. The D was supposed to stand for a new prescription drug benefit, but now seniors are finding that D really stands for doughnut hole. Unlike most... Read More

MR. REED: Madam President, I am very pleased to join my colleague, Senator Stabenow, and my colleague, Senator Sarbanes, to talk about the reality that is confronting the American family across the country. That reality is, they are being squeezed,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With American homeowners currently facing about $9 trillion in outstanding home loans, including roughly $425 billion in adjustable-rate mortgages that are due to reset this year to a higher interest rate, the Senate Banking,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today informed U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) that the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County will receive $161,579 to help it provide transitional housing to victims of domestic... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI Heavy machinery stood ready at the intersection of Anthony and Cranston Streets as Mayor David N. Cicilline, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), and Public Works Director John Nickelson announced details of a 15 mile road improvement... Read More

WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced today that the state of Rhode Island and the city of Warwick will receive over $5 million in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to eliminate the dangers of lead paint hazards in Rhode Island... Read More