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.
May 14, 2024
These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.
May 8, 2024
Madam President, I am back with my trusty battered ``Time to Wake Up'' chart here to talk about the climate warnings that now predict climate-related damage in the trillions of dollars-- trillions of dollars. A full third of our national…
May 8, 2024
The institute warns that ``global annual damages are estimated to be at 38 trillion dollars, with a likely range of 19-59 trillion dollars in 2050.'' Thirty-eight trillion dollars is the midpoint in a range that could go as high as $59…
May 8, 2024
I always appreciate working with my distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, but I want to also recognize the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Ron Wyden.
May 8, 2024
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
May 8, 2024
I always appreciate working with my distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, but I want to also recognize the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Ron Wyden.
May 8, 2024
For as long as I've served in the Senate, we've been discussing how to untangle this web of administrative cost burdens.
May 8, 2024
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
May 8, 2024
For as long as I've served in the Senate, we've been discussing how to untangle this web of administrative cost burdens.
May 7, 2024
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
May 7, 2024
As we worked on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), I highlighted how the broken economics of the healthcare system drove these administrative costs.
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