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Sheldon Whitehouse

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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.

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May 22, 2024

I think the question is, how many MAGA battle flags does the Supreme Court justice have to fly until the rest of the court takes it seriously.

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May 21, 2024

Climate change exacerbates the severity of droughts.

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May 21, 2024

Hot, dry weather increases the risk of wildfires.

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May 21, 2024

I submit to the Senate a budget scorekeeping report. The report, which covers fiscal year 2024, was prepared and submitted as a letter by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 308(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974…

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May 21, 2024

I'm told we have two senators on the way here, although one of the things that you learn quickly around the Senate is that you can never believe senators about where they are relative to where they're supposed to be.

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May 21, 2024

I emphasize explicitly and unequivocally that human caused climate change poses significant risks to society and the environment.

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May 15, 2024

Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.

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May 15, 2024

Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.

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May 15, 2024

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

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May 15, 2024

We've done considerable work together and I'm grateful to the Senator for raising that issue.

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May 15, 2024

Senator Sullivan of Alaska and I have a bill to address the international fisheries problem posed by China's very predatory fishing fleet.

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May 15, 2024

Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.

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May 15, 2024

Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.

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May 15, 2024

Senator Sullivan of Alaska and I have a bill to address the international fisheries problem posed by China's very predatory fishing fleet.

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May 15, 2024

We've done considerable work together and I'm grateful to the Senator for raising that issue.

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May 15, 2024

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

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May 14, 2024

The good news is, and I think relevant for the Budget Committee, is this is a problem the U.S. can get ahead of by investing in upstream adaptation and resilience programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and climate hazards.

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May 14, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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May 14, 2024

I look forward to continuing to work with him as we increase the capacity for developing next gen nuclear reactors

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May 14, 2024

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

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May 14, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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May 14, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 578, 457, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions…

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May 14, 2024

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 686, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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May 14, 2024

we care a lot about in Rhode Island

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May 14, 2024

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:49 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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