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Whitehouse Pushes for Measure to Help Families Keep Their Homes
Whitehouse Pushes for Measure to Help Families Keep Their Homes

Questioning Dr. Christopher J. Mayer of Columbia University, Whitehouse expressed concern that homeowners cannot have their mortgage payments reduced in bankruptcy while corporations, or people with a second home, can.

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Sheldon Visits Shalom Housing in Warwick to Raise Awareness About the Upcoming DTV Transition
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.

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Whitehouse Criticizes Attorney General Over Unanswered Questions in DOJ Report
Whitehouse Criticizes Attorney General Over Unanswered Questions in DOJ Report

Senator Whitehouse asks Attorney General Mukasey to clarify his role in OIG-OPR investigation, and to explain whether the newly assigned prosecutor will have the power to compel evidence from the White House.

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Sheldon Tours Afghanistan and Pakistan
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.

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Senator Whitehouse Reacts to Justice Department Report on U.S. Attorney Firings
Senator Whitehouse Reacts to Justice Department Report on U.S. Attorney Firings

Senator Whitehouse joined other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss the Justice Department's report on the Bush Administration's unprecedented firing of several U.S. Attorneys.

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Sheldon Tours North East Knitting, Inc., October 9, 2008
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.

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