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12/11/08
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12/05/08
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12/01/08
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12/05/08
Consumers speak out on the burden of debt »
11/14/08
Morale good in Afghanistan, says Whitehouse »
10/16/08
IRS will keep accepting stimulus payment applications »
10/13/08
Thousand of Rhode Islanders haven’t claimed stimulus checks »
09/20/08
R.I. congressional leaders on bailout: ‘This can’t end at Wall Street’ »

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Senator Whitehouse Speaks in Support of Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder
Senator Whitehouse Speaks in Support of Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder

Senator Whitehouse defends the timetable for the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Eric Holder as suggested by Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy.

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Sheldon Visits Shalom Housing in Warwick to Raise Awareness About the Upcoming DTV Transition
Sheldon Visits Shalom Housing in Warwick to Raise Awareness About the Upcoming DTV Transition

Sheldon spoke to seniors living in Shalom Housing about what the upcoming transition to digital television means for them.

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Whitehouse Pushes for Measure to Help Families Keep Their Homes
Whitehouse Pushes for Measure to Help Families Keep Their Homes

Questioning Dr. Christopher J. Mayer of Columbia University, Whitehouse expressed concern that homeowners cannot have their mortgage payments reduced in bankruptcy while corporations, or people with a second home, can.

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Sheldon Tours Afghanistan and Pakistan
Sheldon Tours Afghanistan and Pakistan

Senator Whitehouse joined Senator Snowe (R-ME) on a fact finding mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The senators met with U.S. military leaders, as well as dignitaries from both countries.

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Whitehouse Criticizes Attorney General Over Unanswered Questions in DOJ Report
Whitehouse Criticizes Attorney General Over Unanswered Questions in DOJ Report

Senator Whitehouse asks Attorney General Mukasey to clarify his role in OIG-OPR investigation, and to explain whether the newly assigned prosecutor will have the power to compel evidence from the White House.

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Sheldon Tours North East Knitting, Inc., October 9, 2008
Sheldon Tours North East Knitting, Inc., October 9, 2008

Sheldon toured the North East Knitting (NEK) facility in Pawtucket. NEK develops woven circuitry for military uniforms with monitors that allow commanders to track their soldiers’ vital signs.

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