Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

This is the sort of wheedling chickens**t that could spin us into disastrous climate/oceans pandemonium—and associated economic pandemonium. Come on, everybody, it’s grown-up time. Be grown-ups. https://t.co/zwqgPIOGJq — PolitiTweet.org

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Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Quiet Part Out Loud — statement by “the former guy” clearly admits the goal of Georgia‘s new “Jim Crow 2.0” law: to suppress Democratic-leaning minority voters whose turnout cost him Georgia. Not even subtle. https://t.co/Dr7d0d5bhW — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

If you haven’t gotten your #AmericanRescuePlan direct payment yet, check your mail carefully. The IRS has sent a round of payments via paper checks and debit cards. https://t.co/YoeKEB4MxP — PolitiTweet.org

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I guess the question is whether “Dark Money Mitch” will ever allow a good faith effort; & whether the “All In On Voter Suppression” Republican Party will ever allow a good faith effort. Bipartisanship presumes good faith. Absent that, it’s La Brea Tar Pit. https://t.co/EieQcUblvf — PolitiTweet.org

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Offshore tax havens allow people to hide their income & assets from ANY authorities, not just the US. On top of improved tax collection, there are real global benefits to transparency. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

This is the right thing to do. There needs to be an accounting. Other agencies should do the same. https://t.co/odmuMJfdoB — PolitiTweet.org

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Republican justices on the Supreme Court paved the way for Georgia’s new voter suppression law when they gutted the Voting Rights Act, declaring “things have changed dramatically.” Georgia’s vote for Jim Crow 2.0 shows how little they’ve changed. — PolitiTweet.org

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Dark economy tax havens support international cartels, kleptocrats, and enemies of our country. This goes beyond just tax collection – it’s about national security. — PolitiTweet.org

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Many Rhode Islanders covered through @HealthSourceRI are about to see their premiums go down thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Op-ed from @SenSherrodBrown & me in @statnews on the need for a public option for health insurance. We are not giving up on our long fight to lower costs and expand options for millions of Americans with a public option. https://t.co/ruaKhHtQ5p — PolitiTweet.org

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It was a joy to deliver lunch to 93-year-old Jean S. of Newport with @MealsRI. I’m so grateful to Meals on Wheels for all they’ve done to keep seniors healthy, well fed, and connected during this pandemic. https://t.co/Reo4ybPYNP — PolitiTweet.org

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To see my brief she mentions, look here: https://t.co/o6o4uVHEoP — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Long-time Court-watcher @GreenhouseLinda echoes concerns many feel about this case. The right wing machinery that put the last three Justices on the Court, and that has built a fast lane for favored cases to its chosen Justices, is very grabby. https://t.co/jrNHDpo9iG — PolitiTweet.org

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The pandemic has made the opioid crisis worse. We need new health care reforms to tackle the spike we are seeing in opioid use and overdose rates. I’m introducing CARA 3.0 with @senrobportman and a bipartisan group of colleagues to meet this need and expand treatment options. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenWarren @SenJeffMerkley @ChrisVanHollen & I sent letters to the heads of 8 top insurance companies asking how they are preparing for the threats that climate change poses & why they continue to invest/underwrite fossil fuel projects inconsistent with sustainability goals. — PolitiTweet.org

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My DISCLOSE Act gets at the big special interests who want to control our democracy and hide who they are while they’re at it. This problem started with Citizens United. A wretched decision. #ForThePeople — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

The very wealthy are more likely to hide their income from the IRS than ordinary wage earners who follow the rules. There’s significant revenue to be collected if the IRS focuses more on these bigger offenders. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Mitch: Who’re you gonna believe, me or your own lyin’ eyes? 👁👁 https://t.co/pWqkMRMySD — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

We’ll see if they put anything like the effort into this that they put into blocking these same measures for a decade. Talk is cheap. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad they did this, but let’s see how many oil-and-gas Senators sign on. https://t.co/icXOnDuOGT — PolitiTweet.org

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#NationalMedalofHonorDay is a time to recognize those who have earned the highest military honor our country can bestow. Since the Civil War, 35 of RI’s bravest Soldiers, Sailors & Marines have distinguished themselves through skill and bravery against unbelievable odds. — PolitiTweet.org

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Rs tried scissors play: filibuster in committee; cut off meeting w Floor objection. @SenatorDurbin called the roll in last minute and foiled the scheme. After the wreckage of committee rules Rs left, their complaining lacks all credibility. — PolitiTweet.org

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Republican filibuster just now against Gupta in Judiciary; preview of filibustering voting rights on Floor. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Wonderful news! Rhode Island’s Act on Climate bill will ensure that our state has a plan to reduce carbon emissions. Bravo to its sponsors in House and Senate! — PolitiTweet.org

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When there’s money to be made, principles and promises are optional. They actually do know better, which makes it worse. https://t.co/banzAalnCu — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

The American public is united when it comes to getting dark money out of politics. Whether you’re a Bernie supporter or a Tea Party Republican, you hate the idea that there is big dark money controlling Congress. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Women are paid less for the same work. That’s especially devastating during a public health crisis. The best way to celebrate #EqualPayDay is to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and make the wage gap a thing of the past. — PolitiTweet.org

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Even with more than 300K shots in arms, we’re seeing new cases rise in Bristol, East Greenwich, Glocester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Middletown, Newport, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield, Tiverton, Warren, West Warwick, Westerly & Woonsocket. https://t.co/n1szh6LUHT — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

A billion dollars goes a long way, especially when it’s collected from anonymous donors and laundered through front groups. My DISCLOSE Act will uproot these corrupt networks and help restore faith in our democracy. #ForThePeople https://t.co/DTYB7FDBPV — PolitiTweet.org

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European oil cos pull ahead “investing far more in renewable energy, battery storage, electric-vehicle charging points, carbon-capture technology and other decarbonization efforts.” US ones invest in politicians and climate lies, like that will make this go away. — PolitiTweet.org