Veteran
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Whitehouse Presents Medals to WWII Veteran in Coventry
Coventry, RI - Today U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Rhode Island Representative Lisa Tomasso presented medals and awards to World War II veteran Anthony D’Abrosca at Coventry Town Hall before D’Abrosca’s family and friends. D’Abrosca, a Coventry resident, s...…Read More
Posted on 7/21/2014 | -
Senate Passes Comprehensive Veterans Legislation
The United States Senate last night passed a comprehensive package of improvements to benefits and services for veterans and their families, including a key component authored by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to help keep military families in their homes. The Honoring...…Read More
Posted on 7/19/2012 | -
Nearly 15,000 RI’ers Benefitted from “Doughnut Hole” Fix in 2011
In 2010, as part of the health care reform law, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) helped lead the successful fight to end the Medicare Part D prescription drug “doughnut hole” which left thousands of Rhode Island seniors paying the total cost of their prescription...…Read More
Posted on 2/8/2012 | -
Whitehouse Meets with RI National Guard Members
Cranston, RI - In the final weeks before Congress adjourned for 2011, a number of important provisions were passed to better protect and honor our troops. Today, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse met with a group of Rhode Island National Guard members to provide an update on those legislative...…Read More
Posted on 1/12/2012 | -
Senate Passes Whitehouse Resolution Honoring Service in Iraq
The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution (S.Res.349) authored by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to pay tribute to the members of United States Armed Forces who served in Iraq and their families. After almost nine years of war, nearly 4,500 Americans gave the...…Read More
Posted on 12/17/2011 | -
Whitehouse Statement on Official End of U.S. Combat Mission in Iraq
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement today after the United States military officially declared an end to its mission in Iraq. “Today we thank the men and women of our armed forces for their brave service in Iraq, and we honor the m...…Read More
Posted on 12/15/2011 | -
Thousands of RI Seniors Benefitting from “Doughnut Hole” Fix
Last year, as part of the health care reform law, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) helped lead the successful fight to end the Medicare Part D prescription drug “doughnut hole” which leaves thousands of Rhode Island seniors paying the total cost of their prescrip...…Read More
Posted on 12/7/2011 | -
North Kingstown Veterans Day Parade, November 11, 2011
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Posted on 11/11/2011 | -
Whitehouse Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Boost Jobs for Veterans
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse released the statement below today following the Senate’s approval of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, which will help our veterans find jobs after returning from active duty. “Since September 11th, our military ser...…Read More
Posted on 11/10/2011 | -
Honoring Military Families
Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I am here this evening to express my unwavering support for the men and women who have answered the call of duty in our military services, our Guard and Reserve, and for their family members whose love and steady support for them have carried our servicemembers through challenging...…Read More
Posted on 11/9/2011 |