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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Magaziner Receives a Perfect Score on Alliance for Retired Americans' Congressional Voting Scorecard
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: During Older Americans Month, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) received a perfect score on the Alliance for Retired Americans' Congressional Voting Record, which includes key votes on legislation to avoid government default, provide additional funding for the Social Security Administration and protect voting rights. "Older Americans have worked hard their entire lives, and they deserve to retire   more

Reed Statement on Trump Conviction
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after former President Donald Trump was convicted in a New York court of law on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Today, a jury of twelve American citizens found former President Trump guilty of thirty-four felony counts. After a full and fair trial, during which all had a chance to testify, review the eviden  more

Reed, Whitehouse, Amo, McKee Highlight $27 Million in Federal Funding for Major Updates to the Mount Hope Bridge
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Bristol, RI - From the base of the Mount Hope Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) alongside Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Governor Dan McKee today highlighted $27 million in federal funding heading to Rhode Island to support much-needed improvements to the historic span connecting Bristol and Portsmouth. The funding includes $17 million from the Bipartisan Infrastru  more

Rep. Amo Launches District Veterans Advisory Committee
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, May 29 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: The day after Memorial Day, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) hosted the first meeting of the newly-established District Veterans Advisory Committee -- a critical resource and sounding board to help advocate for Rhode Island Veterans and military families. In addition to advising Congressman Amo regarding federal funding priorities, Veteran and military-related events, and engaging wi  more

Rep. Amo: RI Delegation Helps Local School Districts Add Electric Buses to Their Fleets
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, May 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: In an effort to help local schools cut fuel and maintenance costs, reduce emissions, and transition to a transportation future that means cleaner air and healthier kids, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island schools are getting $12,395,000 in federal funding to purchase 45 new electric school b  more

RI Delegation Delivers $21M NIH Grant to Support Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island researchers and scientists will receive a $21 million federal grant to strengthen the biomedical workforce pipeline and boost the state's ability to carry out and expand innovation in the field of biomedical research. The Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (  more

RI Delegation Helps Local School Districts Add Electric Buses to Their Fleets
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PAWTUCKET, RI -- In an effort to help local schools cut fuel and maintenance costs, reduce emissions, and transition to a transportation future that means cleaner air and healthier kids, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island schools are getting $12,395,000 in federal funding to purchase 45 new electric school buses and ch  more

RI Delegation Helps Local School Districts Add Electric Buses to Their Fleets
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PAWTUCKET, RI -- In an effort to help local schools cut fuel and maintenance costs, reduce emissions, and transition to a transportation future that means cleaner air and healthier kids, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island schools are getting $12,395,000 in federal funding to purchase 45 new electric school buses a  more

RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce $1.12M Federal Grant to Make Providence Streets Safer for All
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to improve roadway safety and make Providence streets safer for all road users, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Mayor Brett P. Smiley to announce $1.12 million in federal funding for Providence under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. This program is administered by the U.S. Department of T  more