Mental Health
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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Designating National Estuaries Day
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution declaring this Saturday, September 24, to be National Estuaries Day. The resolution was sponsored by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Scott Brown (R-MA) and cosponsored by Senators Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Richard...…Read More
Posted on 9/23/2011 | -
Senators Whitehouse, Lautenberg Call for Action on Chemicals of Concern
Today, U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) called on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to conclude its nearly 500-day review of a proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule listing chemicals that may pose hazard...…Read More
Posted on 9/9/2011 | -
RI Delegation Announces Over $3.4 Million in Crime Prevention Funding
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today announced over $3.44 million in federal crime prevention funding for Rhode Island. The federal funding will help cities, towns, state agencies, and community coalitions reduce youth drug abuse and juvenile delinquency, improve the...…Read More
Posted on 9/7/2011 | -
U.S. Attorney General Holder Visits RI with Senator Whitehouse
Providence, RI - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joined U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in Rhode Island today to learn more about an innovative new approach to treating veterans who enter our criminal justice system. Holder and Whitehouse met at the Supreme Court in Providence with representati...…Read More
Posted on 6/2/2011 | -
Reed, Whitehouse & Chafee Announce $1.2 Million in AmeriCorps Grants for RI
PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Governor Lincoln Chafee today joined with John Gomperts, Director for AmeriCorps, as well as Bernie Beaudreau, Executive Director of Serve Rhode Island in announcing over $1.2 million in new federal AmeriCorps funding that will he...…Read More
Posted on 5/26/2011 | -
Whitehouse Introduces Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has introduced legislation to ensure that health information technology is available to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment professionals and facilities. Whitehouse, who strongly advocated for the investments in heal...…Read More
Posted on 3/15/2011 | -
Whitehouse Honors the Career of Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I rise to make a few brief remarks in honor of Congressman Patrick Joseph Kennedy of Rhode Island. With Patrick's departure from the House of Representatives to seek new challenges and enjoy some well-earned time out of the political spotlight, my home State of Rhode Island...…Read More
Posted on 12/18/2010 | -
Congressional Delegation Announces $287K Grant for RI Department of Corrections
Providence, RI - Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Corrections has received a $287,574 federal grant to improve substance abuse treatment programs for incarcerated inmates, provide offenders the tools and skills needed to reenter society, and...…Read More
Posted on 9/8/2010 | -
Rhode Island Appropriations Requests
Financial Services and General Government Recipient: Aquidneck Island Planning Commission Project: Advancing Economic Opportunities for Aquidneck Island Location: Newport, Rhode Island Amount: $308,000 Purpose: The Aquidneck Island Planning Commis...…Read More
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Whitehouse Introduces Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care
Last year, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) made an unprecedented investment in our medical infrastructure, providing almost $20 billion in incentive funds for health information technology. This long term investment will enhance the efficiency, cost effectivenes...…Read More
Posted on 8/5/2010 |