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Senate Dems Push to Expand Military Protections
WASHINGTON - Democratic senators pressed their case Tuesday for several legislative measures that would provide greater financial protections to members of the military. Service members ought to have stronger protections regarding payday loans, private student loans and foreclosures, Democrats argue...
Posted on 6/26/2012 | -
Reed Wants to Close Dangerous Drug “Bath Salts” Loophole
In an effort to prevent drug abuse and protect public safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is working to outlaw dangerous synthetic drugs known as “bath salts.” Known as “bath salts” (or “plant food”) because of its powdery, white, clumpy...
Posted on 5/30/2012 | -
Reed, Durbin, Whitehouse, Begich, Biden Seek Expanded Housing Assistance for Troops
In an effort to protect the financial well-being of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mark Begich (D-AK), and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden are calling for new rights and protections for...
Posted on 5/22/2012 | -
Reed Supports Cordray as New Director of Consumer Watchdog
Today, after President Barack Obama announced his intention to use his executive power to name former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Banking Com...
Posted on 1/4/2012 | -
Reed and Whitehouse Applaud Senate Committee's Vote to Confirm Neronha as Rhode Island's U.S. Attorney
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today commended the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to confirm Peter F. Neronha as Rhode Island's next U.S. Attorney. Reed and Whitehouse recommended Neronha for the position in May, and President Obama formally nominated him in...
Posted on 9/23/2009 | -
Reed and Whitehouse Applaud Nomination of Peter F. Neronha to be the Next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after the White House announced President Obama's intent to nominate Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha to be the next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, who recommended Mr. Neronha for the job back in May, issue...
Posted on 7/31/2009 | -
Reed and Whitehouse Announce Recommendation of Peter F. Neronha to be the Next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI - United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced they have recommended that President Barack Obama nominate current Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha to be the next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island. "Peter Neronha is a veteran prosecutor and a...
Posted on 5/13/2009 |