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Is torture special enough to prosecute?

Is torture special enough to prosecute? "Our nation bears responsibility to learn from the mistakes of this dark episode.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, George Bush, Watches, Opinion

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Providence Journal

Air is now cleared over lead-paint settlement funds

The law firm of Decof and Decof has settled its dispute over the payment of fees to firms that helped the state sue the nation's paint companies for toxic lead paints that were widely used in Rhode Island several generations ago.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Jack Reed, Democrat, Law, Providence Metro, Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI

Wed Jul 01, 2009

WLNE

Web Extra: Whitehouse Talks Healthcare System at Community Dinners

Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is taking up the nation's healthcare system in a series of local dinners.

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

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Automotive Body Repair News

Senate, House bills seek federal protection for aftermarket parts

Representative Zoe Lofgren introduced on June 25 the "Access To Repair Parts Act," H.R. 3059, in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse introduced identical legislation in the Senate, S.1368. The "Access to Repair Parts Act" would guarantee the availability of aftermarket automotive collision replacement parts.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Zoe Lofgren, Democrat, Whitehouse, US Senate, Alternative, Patent / Trademark Law, Law

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Boston Globe

Lynch, Whitehouse to discuss lead paint cleanup

Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will be visiting a Providence home where dangerous lead paint is being removed.

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

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Insurance News Net

NAMIC To Congress: Support The "Access To Repair Parts Act" Loading...

Today, NAMIC joined a growing roster of consumer advocates and business groups applauding the introduction of the "Access to Repair Parts Act." Introduced by Rep.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Zoe Lofgren, Democrat, US Senate, Whitehouse, Alternative

Automotive

Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) Champion Access To..

Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Champion Access To... Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Zoe Lofgren, Democrat, US Senate, Whitehouse, Alternative, Representative Steve Cohen

Thu Jun 25, 2009

Washington Times

Astrid Riecken/The Washington Times Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (left), Rhode Island Democrat, and Sen.

Astrid Riecken/The Washington Times Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse , Rhode Island Democrat, and Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Jeff Sessions, Republican

Mon Jun 22, 2009

National Journal

Klobuchar Takes Aim At Sotomayor's Critics

Senate Judiciary Committee member Amy Klobuchar this morning urged a roomful of lawyers, legal experts and representatives from liberal organizations to be "ambassadors of truth as we go through" Sonia Sotomayor 's confirmation hearings.

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Related Topix: US News, Sonia Sotomayor, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, Joe Biden

Sat Jun 20, 2009

PoliticsNJ

Lautenberg, Menendez, Whitehouse Bill to Alert Communities of Sewage Overflows Passes Committee

LAUTENBERG, MENENDEZ, WHITEHOUSE BILL TO ALERT COMMUNITIES OF SEWAGE OVERFLOWS PASSES COMMITTEE Measure Would Protect Communities by Requiring Public Notification of Overflows WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today approved legislation Sens.

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Related Topix: Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Frank Lautenberg, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Providence Business News

R.I. gets $12M for emergency response

Rhode Island has been awarded more than $12 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help state and local agencies and nonprofits prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, James Langevin, Democrat, US Senate, FEMA, Providence Metro, Providence, RI

Blackstone Valley Tribune

Republican: Will Sotomayor represent 'all of us'?

John Cornyn , R-Texas, said Sotomayor must explain whether she believes in colorblind justice in light of a 2001 speech in which she said she hoped a "wise Latina" usually would reach better decisions than a white man without similar life experiences.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, John Cornyn, Jeff Sessions, Pop/Rock, Thursday, Sonia Sotomayor, Democrat

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Warwickonline.com

McNamara: Feds should pay for red, white & blue

READY FOR THE PARADE: Narragansett Parkway is decked out for Saturday's parade. Painting the red, white and blue stripes on Narragansett Parkway has been a bump in the road for Gaspee supporters, but if Representative Joseph McNamara has his say it'll be smooth sailing down the line.

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

Mon Jun 15, 2009

Raw Story

Will torture probe target Bush officials?Top Democratic Senator says 'stand by'

Will torture probe target Bush officials? Top Dem says 'stand by' Senator Sheldon Whitehouse , a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on MSNBC that while the Senate has indeed been examining finer details of CIA torture authorized by the Bush administration, "chain of command" issues are still to come.

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

Sun Jun 14, 2009

Raw Story

More 'sickening' truths about torture due Friday

A crucial CIA Inspector General's report from May 2004 is expected to reveal some long-hidden truths about the Bush administration's use of torture.

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

Sat Jun 13, 2009

Your Democracy

mock horror .....

A crucial CIA Inspector General's report from May 2004 is expected to reveal some long-hidden truths about the Bush administration's use of torture.

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

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Bloomberg.com

Senate Bill Limiting Debt Collection May Help Consumers Seek Better Rates

A bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee today would limit creditors from collecting on high- interest rate loans in bankruptcy court and may give consumers leverage to negotiate better terms.

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Related Topix: Economics News, Bankruptcy, US Politics, US News, Rhode Island, US Senate, Democrat, Rhode Island Government, Barack Obama

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Federation of American Scientists

Classification and the a oeDescent Into Torturea

The public has been significantly misled and misinformed concerning the practice of abusive interrogation by the U.S. government and the resulting damage to American political institutions, said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Senate floor yesterday.

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

Mon Jun 08, 2009

Turnto10.com

Consumers share credit-card nightmares

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse got an earful Monday from frustrated Rhode Island credit card holders.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Jack Reed, Rhode Island

Sun Jun 07, 2009

The Boston Globe

Whitehouse to hold meeting about credit abuses

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is taking testimony from state residents who say they've been abused by unfair credit card practices.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Providence Metro, Barack Obama

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