News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, following reports that Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki directed the shutdown of U.S. and Iraqi military checkpoints from Sadr City, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the... Read More

North Kingstown, RI – In an effort to enhance freight rail service, expand commuter rail, grow Rhode Island’s economy, and improve track safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined federal and state officials, the president of... Read More

Kingston, RI -- In an effort to support renewable energy initiatives and improve consumer access to alternative fuels, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today toured the University of Rhode Island's Biofuel Development Laboratory.Dr. Albert Kausch, a URI... Read More

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, DC -- Late last night, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) was feeling faint and called his doctor who advised him to go in to the hospital as a precaution. Reed checked himself into George Washington Hospital and remained there overnight. This... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - A new report by the U.S. Department of Educations Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance says an increasing number of students are being priced out of a college education. The report focuses on how financial barriers... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to protect citizens and businesses in the Blackstone Valley from future flood damage, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of flooding in the Blackstone Valley.... Read More