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Sheldon Visits Shalom Housing in Warwick to Raise Awareness About the Upcoming DTV Transition »
Sheldon spoke to seniors living in Shalom Housing about what the upcoming transition to digital television means for them.
Sheldon Tours Afghanistan and Pakistan »
Senator Whitehouse joined Senator Snowe (R-ME) on a fact finding mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The senators met with U.S. military leaders, as well as dignitaries from both countries.
Sheldon Tours North East Knitting, Inc., October 9, 2008 »
Sheldon toured the North East Knitting (NEK) facility in Pawtucket. NEK develops woven circuitry for military uniforms with monitors that allow commanders to track their soldiers’ vital signs.
Sheldon Attends the 6th Annual Reception for Rhode Island Students, Hosted by Congressman Langevin »
On Monday, September 22, 2008, Sheldon joined Congressman Langevin and Congressman Kennedy at a reception for Rhode Island students in the Washington, DC area.
Sheldon Reads to Kids at a Woonsocket Health Center, September 15, 2008 »
On Monday, September 15, Sheldon read to a group of kids at Thundermist Health Center in Woonsocket as part of Reach Out and Read, a children’s literacy program.
Sheldon at the Fishing for Energy Program Kick-Off »
Sheldon attended this event to announce the start of the Fishing for Energy program in Rhode Island. The program is already in place in other locations around the country. It collects old fishing gear and other waste that fishermen find at sea, and then converts the waste into clean, renewable energy.
Narragansett Bay Blue Trail Launch »
Sheldon joined Senator Jack Reed, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, and others for a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the Blue Trail, a ten-mile route for kayaks, canoes, and non-motorized craft along the west side of Aquidneck Island.
North Providence/Johnston Community Dinner »
Sheldon joined residents of North Providence, Johnston, and surrounding communities for a community dinner on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Salvatore Mancini Community Center.
Sheldon Spends Time with IBEW Local 99, August 10, 2008 »
Sheldon dropped by a clambake with IBEW Local 99 and spent some time speaking with union members and listening to their concerns.
Sheldon and Jack Reed Tour Federal Hill, June 2, 2008 »
The Senators walked through the historic Providence neighborhood to greet residents and listen to local business owners.