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Reed Speaks on the need to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Act
Madam President, we all recognize the country faces many challenges. Too many of our neighbors are still looking for work, and too often those with a job have not seen a raise in quite some time. Indeed, for many years people in Rhode Island and across the country have a growing sense that there is too much focu...
Posted on 12/5/2012 | -
42 U.S. Senators Seek to Preserve Unemployment Insurance
In an effort to boost the economy and prevent 2 million Americans from abruptly losing their jobless benefits at the end of the year, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and 41 of his Senate colleagues are strongly urging the preservation of federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs.
Posted on 12/3/2012 | -
Reed Calls for Expanded Job Training & Back-to-Work Initiatives
In an effort to accelerate economic growth and connect the unemployed with job opportunities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is continuing his call for more effective, integrated employment and training programs and for Congress to act during the lame duck session to prevent 2 millio...
Posted on 10/5/2012 | -
Reed, Secretary Solis Visit Safety Flag Co. in Central Falls
August 29, 2012...
Posted on 8/29/2012 | -
U.S. Senate Passes Middle Class Tax Cut
By a vote of 51-48, the U.S. Senate today approved the Middle Class Tax Cut Act, legislation to extend tax cuts to all Americans for the first quarter of a million dollars of their annual earnings. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who supported passage of the bill, says...
Posted on 7/25/2012 | -
Floor Statement on the Middle Class Tax Cut Act
Mr. President, before I begin my remarks with respect to the current debate, let me pay tribute to Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police, and to all of the Capitol Police officers, men and women who protect us each day. I was here on that somber day when these gentl...
Posted on 7/24/2012 | -
Senators Want Law Enforcement, Regulators to Step Up Investigation of LIBOR Manipulation
In an effort to prevent possible banking fraud and restore integrity to our financial system, a key group of lawmakers is asking for a thorough, independent investigation into the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) manipulation scandal and for any wrongdoing to be fully prosecut...
Posted on 7/12/2012 |Ben Bernanke, SEC, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Interest rates, Finance, Securities, Banking, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Loans, mortgage, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve, LIBOR, Derivatives, Financial Stability Oversight Council, Department of Justice