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Whitehouse Visits Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club
On January 11, Sheldon visited the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket to tour the facility and hear about the services they provide to local children, including after-school programs.
Whitehouse Meets with RI National Guard Members
On January 12, Sheldon met with a group of Rhode Island National Guard members to provide an update on legislative victories which will better protect and honor our troops, discussed progress on issues raised during a town hall meeting Whitehouse held with Guard members in 2010, and listened to their concerns and priorities for the year ahead.
Whitehouse Hears from URI Students about Pell Grants
On October 14, Sheldon visited with students at the University of Rhode Island to hear about how the Pell Grant program has helped them, and discussed his efforts in the Senate to protect these important benefits from being cut.
Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Cicilline Tour Tanury Industries and Introduce Legislation to Boost RI Manufacturing
On July 11, Sheldon and Congressman David Cicilline visited Tanury Industries, where they announced the introduction of the Offshoring Prevention Act of 2011 into the House of Representatives. First introduced by Sheldon in the Senate, the Act would promote local manufacturing and job growth by closing tax loopholes that encourage companies to send jobs overseas.
Sheldon Continues his “Making It in Rhode Island” Tour to Focus on RI Manufacturers
Sheldon continues to focus on issues important to Rhode Island manufacturers by meeting with local manufactures to hear about the challenges they are facing and propose legislation to help them grow and succeed. Since kicking off his “Making It in Rhode Island” Tour, Sheldon has visited Cranston Print Works and Yushin America, Inc. in Cranston, Ira Green, Inc. in Providence, Yacht Club Bottling Works Inc. in North Providence, and hosted a roundtable discussion with business owners form Providence’s Knowledge District.
Bristol Community Dinner
On Sunday, March 6, Sheldon hosted a community dinner at Mt. Hope High School to listen to local residents’ concerns and take questions as Rhode Islanders continue struggling in this tough economy.
Middletown Community Dinner
On Sunday, June 12, Sheldon hosted a community dinner at Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School and Learning Academy to listen to local residents’ concerns and take questions as Rhode Islanders continue struggling in this tough economy.
Warwick Community Dinner
On Sunday, February 13, Sheldon hosted a community dinner at the Pilgrim Senior Center to listen to local residents’ concerns and take questions as Rhode Islanders continue struggling in this tough economy.
Woonsocket Community Dinner
On Wednesday, April 20, Sheldon hosted a community dinner at the Woonsocket Senior Center to listen to local residents’ concerns and take questions as Rhode Islanders continue struggling in this tough economy.
Senator Whitehouse Reveals New Jobs Legislation While Touring TEDCO
On June 20th, Sheldon visited local manufacturer TEDCO, where he introduced a new jobs bill aimed at helping small businesses hire more workers.