In The News

• Feb 01 Turning the 'Buffett Rule' Into Law New York Times editorial praises Senator Whitehouse's legislation to make the "Buffett Rule" a reality.
• Dec 01 Dems’ Bill is Latest Attempt at Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Seven Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would allow states to cap credit card interest rate charges, with the hope of reversing a high court decision which gives nationally chartered banks the advantage over any state-level laws.
• Nov 28 Whitehouse Wants Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Open Enrollment U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has prepared a special web page with resources for Rhode Islanders on Medicare who are making decisions about their coverage during the Medicare Open Enrollment period.
• Aug 18 As Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat, a Senator Listens U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse toured several small businesses on Park Avenue on Monday to listen about their plight in the bad economy and to offer some reassurance.
• Aug 11 Sen. Whitehouse Tours a Business That's Growing, Hiring and Proud to Be U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse draws inspiration and hope from East Providence jewelry maker's operation.
• Jul 13 Whitehouse leading fight to avert cuts in benefits Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse was among the activists getting attention for their sharp opposition to the idea of a deficit deal based partly on cuts in such huge and costly entitlement programs as Social Security and Medicare.
• Jun 22 New job creation tax credit could give small businesses leg up Senator Sheldon Whitehouse paid a visit to TEDCO, Inc., a Cranston manufacturing company, and announced a piece of new legislation.
• Jun 11 R.I. gets grant to assess brownfields sites The state's political establishment turned out in force Friday to announce a $400,000 federal grant that will help lead to the cleaning and development of Rhode Island brownfields.
• Jun 03 Senate hearing on teen dating violence U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse held a field hearing in Pawtucket Friday on ways to prevent teen violence.
• Apr 29 Seniors voice concerns over GOP cuts In 1935, the Social Security Act was passed. Thirty years later, Medicare and the Older Americans Act followed suit. Together, these three resources have improved the quality of life for this nation's seniors.
• Apr 19 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tours Aspen Aerogels, Inc. The push to increase Rhode Island's employment by creating green jobs continues. On Tuesday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse toured one environmentally friendly company that's doing just that.
• Apr 18 Local manufacturer feeling pinch from China Eagle Tool Inc. in Providence has been cranking out products for 65 years. "If we start losing companies like our company, it'll happen and when it happens, it's going to be a disaster," said Ed Iannone of Eagle Tool.
• Apr 01 Whitehouse bill backs foreclosure mediation The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed legislation authored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse that would clarify the authority of bankruptcy courts to encourage homeowners and mortgage lenders to agree on terms to prevent foreclosures.