I think we're long overdue for a significant secular across-the-board upward shift in working wages.
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.
I think we're long overdue for a significant secular across-the-board upward shift in working wages.
the longer we continue to depend on fossil fuel, the more we subject ourselves to unfair improper cartel pricing
the longer we continue to depend on fossil fuel, the more we subject ourselves to unfair improper cartel pricing
I was very glad to see the Inflation Reduction Act pass; and I think it's an important step toward ensuring that our energy future is better.
The notion that we can have energy independence in the United States with fossil fuel is a complete fantasy.
The notion that we can have energy independence in the United States with fossil fuel is a complete fantasy.
You cannot have 500 times the salary of your entry level employees as a CEO.
Economic inequality constricts economic growth, and undermines economic stability.
Economic inequality constricts economic growth, and undermines economic stability.
I was very glad to see the Inflation Reduction Act pass; and I think it's an important step toward ensuring that our energy future is better.
You cannot have 500 times the salary of your entry level employees as a CEO.
I was very glad to see the Inflation Reduction Act pass; and I think it's an important step toward ensuring that our energy future is better.
The notion that we can have energy independence in the United States with fossil fuel is a complete fantasy.
Lawyers Bopp and Rivkin both tell me that investigating their clients' activities is unconstitutional under the separation of powers. We can't legislate about Supreme Court ethics, so we can't investigate Supreme Court ethics. First…
the longer we continue to depend on fossil fuel, the more we subject ourselves to unfair improper cartel pricing.
I think we're long overdue for a significant secular across-the-board upward shift in working wages.
Economic inequality not only is an injustice in and of itself, but it actually impedes economic growth.
Investments that reduce economic inequality... are how we make our economy and our budget stronger and more stable.
I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
I will call this my ``let's say'' speech. Lawyers know what a hypothetical is. We will talk about some hypotheticals related to the scheme to capture the Court. Let's say, Mr. President, that you are a creepy billionaire and it is your…





