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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Tiverton to Receive $43K in Federal Housing Aid

The following is from a press release from U.S. Sen. Jack Reed : In an effort to help improve and develop affordable rental housing throughout the state, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced on Friday that 25 Rhode Island public housing authorities will receive over $12 million in federal funding through the Public Housing Capital Fund Program.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Tiverton, RI

Fri Feb 10, 2012

The Providence Journal

Obama compromise in birth control dispute in line with views of R.I. congressional delegation

Rhode Island's all-Democratic congressional delegation may welcome President Obama's concession Friday to opponents of a mandate that Catholic organizations cover birth control for their workers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat, US House of Representatives, Representative David Cicilline

NAFCU

Witnesses, senators split on housing solutions

Feb. 10, 2012 - Thursday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on the housing finance market drew opposing views, largely along party lines, on the best and least harmful approach to helping distressed homeowners and restoring the housing market.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Democrat, US Politics, Republican, Bob Corker, Robert Menendez, US House of Representatives

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Patch.com

NeighborWorks to Receive $560,000 in Housing Assistance Grants

A U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced this week that three Rhode Island non-profit housing assistance organizations will receive $564,235 to help preserve and develop affordable rental housing and counsel struggling homeowners.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Non-Profit, Providence, RI, Woonsocket, RI, Foreclosures

WDBO-AM Orlando

RI to get $172 million in foreclosure settlement

Rhode Island is expected to receive $172 million from a national settlement with the country's largest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

The Providence Journal

RI to get $172 million in settlement with banks over wrongful foreclosures

Rhode Island is in line to receive $172 million as part of a $26 billion nationwide settlement with five major financial institutions accused of wrongfully foreclosing on borrowers, it was announced Thursday by Sen.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Foreclosures

Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Observer

A new transvan arrives for the Mancini Center

The transvan for the Salvatore Mancini Resource and Activity Center pulled up in front of the building Monday morning, Feb.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Mon Feb 06, 2012

Examiner.com

A proposal that compromises the "benefit" of unemployment insurance and the GED

Here's a scenario. A middle-aged woman has been working as a home health aide for 20 years.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

The Observer

President to nominate ex-Glocester Police Chief for U.S. Marshal

President Obama intends to nominate former Glocester police chief Jamie Hainsworth as the next U.S. Marshal for Rhode Island, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, who recommended the lawman for the job, announced in a joint statement Friday, Feb.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat

Fri Feb 03, 2012

The Huffington Post

Rep. Joe Courtney: Don't Let Student Loan Rates Double

Given the opportunity to better themselves through higher education, individuals can provide for their families and strengthen our nation.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Joe Courtney, Democrat, US Senate, Credit Card Debt, Personal Finance

Go Local

Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?

Jack Reed -> Kudos to Senator Reed for co-sponsoring the legislation that would end insider trading by members of Congress, which overwhelmingly passed the Senate this week.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Lincoln Chafee, Democrat, Sheldon Whitehouse, US Governors

Thu Feb 02, 2012

The Providence Journal

Former Glocester chief nominated to be U.S. Marshal for R.I.

President Obama has nominated Jamie A. Hainsworth, former chief of the Glocester Police Department, to be the new United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years.

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Related Topix: US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Prison

The Providence Journal

Today in R.I. history: Albert DeRobbio sworn in as chief judge

A year ago today: Members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation say that, along with the hope of greater freedoms for the Egyptian people, the turmoil in Egypt raises the fear that the popular push for self-determination could, in the words of Sen.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Air Accidents

Wed Feb 01, 2012

American Library Association

What Comes After Victory

Congratulations, Libraryland! School library boosters hit the 25,000-signature threshold this morning on the White House petition urging that every child in America have access to an effective school library program.

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Related Topix: Libraries, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Tue Jan 31, 2012

School Library Journal

He's Got Your Back: Senator Jack Reed continues the fight to make...

It's nice to know people in high places-and for librarians, Jack Reed is at the top of the list.

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Related Topix: Libraries, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Capitol Hill (Washington, DC)

Patch.com

Senator Reed Visits the Maher Center

TheA JamesA L.A MaherA CenterA hosted a visit by Senator Jack Reed on Monday, Jan.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Mon Jan 30, 2012

Go Local

Sen. Reed Wants to Close Loophole to Ban Insider Trading by Lawmakers

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to consider a bill to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks based on information gleaned from congressional briefings.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat

Fri Jan 27, 2012

The Hill

White House boosts key homeowner assistance program

The Treasury Department and Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday that the Home Affordable Modification Program , a signature housing relief effort for the White House, was being extended by another year.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, Foreclosures

The Providence Journal

Cape Verdean prime minister visiting Rhode Island

Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves is meeting on Friday with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: Cape Verde, World News, US Politics, US News, US Senate, US House of Representatives, James Langevin, Democrat, Representative David Cicilline, Cranston, RI

Go Local

Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?

Deborah Gist -> Rhode Island is ranked among the best in the country for teacher quality and while ultimately the educators should get the credit, Commissioner Gist deserves praise for the work she's done in her time in the state.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, Republican, Democrat, Lincoln Chafee, Rhode Island, US Governors

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