Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

I commend Leader Schumer for his diligence in identifying the common ground shared by every member of the caucus and crafting a plan that will make a real difference in the lives of Americans now and for generations to come. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

In doing so, we will also lower energy costs begin to free ourselves from dependence on foreign despots. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

This is a very hopeful moment, and I will be reviewing the details of the agreement closely over the coming days.  Democrats are about to take the biggest, most serious step in congressional history to lead our only planet to safety in the race against climate change. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Just briefed by Chuck on climate stuff. It’s really good! Awesome work, Leader.    Text details posted tonight, devil always there, but looks like a major emissions win. — PolitiTweet.org

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This isn’t just what the far-right wants - it’s the future that many mainstream Republicans are willing to accept. In the face of this onslaught, we must keep fighting to protect fundamental freedoms. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Supreme Court has shown that it is willing and eager to strike down Americans’ long-established freedoms. Now, we just watched Senate Republicans block legislation to protect the right to obtain and use birth control. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

As we reflect on Henry Sharpe’s life we should remember his and Peggy’s long commitment to environmental causes — before it was cool. They were champions. https://t.co/6vX2jKIOxs — PolitiTweet.org

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Interesting to see how much they’ll care about investigating Alito opinion leak now that evidence points to leak from the right. https://t.co/73lLDEt7um — PolitiTweet.org

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When one party is producing 98% of its votes in the Senate for serious climate legislation, and the other is producing 0% (while loaded up on fossil fuel dark money), that’s a tell. Pretty obvious one. — PolitiTweet.org

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Ask Deloitte: https://t.co/Vcc5XLvCOq But Republicans funded by fossil fuel will go wherever the industry leads them. — PolitiTweet.org

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Industrialized Lies: Calling it a “hoax” no longer works, so they’ve fallen back to the lie that reducing emissions creates big costs — the opposite is true. https://t.co/CcJPSdHeLC — PolitiTweet.org

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.@JimLangevin is a trailblazer, and I’m very glad to join him in celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the ADA. It’s an honor to serve the people of Rhode Island with such a steadfast & passionate colleague. https://t.co/jodKJrCa0U — PolitiTweet.org

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Americans pay 2-4x more for brand-name drugs than patients in comparable countries. It's time for Congress to cap the costs of life-saving drugs and choose the American people over Big Pharma. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Lake Powell: “It’s fallen lower than even the lowest end of the scale thought possible when the dam was constructed.” And Republicans still do nothing. https://t.co/cNdGhvxC2J — PolitiTweet.org

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32 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Today, we honor the advocacy and activism of the disability community, and recommit ourselves to the fight for accessibility – there is much more to do. — PolitiTweet.org

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Good overview. RIAG won the civil case I brought against the lead paint industry to clean up its nuisance, and our state supreme court undid the verdict. More recently, California’s Supreme Court faced a similar verdict and upheld it. Painful. https://t.co/oNYtgiEDWs — PolitiTweet.org

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Interested in learning more about the legislative process? Both my DC and Rhode Island offices are accepting internship applications until August 15th. Read more here: https://t.co/xQUzHnVFuG — PolitiTweet.org

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The Supreme Court’s reckless disregard for precedent has already thrown millions of American’s lives into uncertainty. In this environment, passing the Respect for Marriage Act is a must. — PolitiTweet.org

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“In that sense, Dobbs—the decision overturning Roe—is part of a larger trend.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“For more than a decade, the Court has issued narrow rulings, decided by slim majorities, that align with Republican political goals. Five Justices unleashed dark money in politics. They gutted the Voting Rights Act. They pulled the rug out from under public-sector unions.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Slowly more people are starting to notice the pattern: https://t.co/ZxA5ooD1oP — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Having used maybe 5-10% of his executive authority on climate issues, the President has enormous untapped potential to act — soon, loud, broad and strong would be best. — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

This morning, we re-named the Central Falls Post Office in honor of Elizabeth Buffum Chace, who dedicated her life to ending slavery and advancing women’s rights. I’m glad to see her work and legacy honored in this way. https://t.co/r83xjjMMcF — PolitiTweet.org

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The problems at the Court are real, and are of their own (and their dark money operators’) making. People aren’t fooled. https://t.co/ajzGf8Ymtq — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenJeffMerkley: I’m pushing to pass the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax to take Big Oil’s record profits and turn them into rebate checks… — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

Climate change is now so serious on glaciers it’s interfering with scientists’ ability to measure it. That’s a pretty strong clue. Republicans: “meh.” https://t.co/2oc6KH5Okb — PolitiTweet.org

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We need a comprehensive & community-centered approach to prevent addiction. RI's Drug Free Communities coalitions are best-equipped to stop drug use before it starts, & I’m pleased to have helped secure funding to support these efforts. https://t.co/1XwJwB7Fyn — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

We have a Supreme Court that tramples precedent to deliver policy outcomes for far-right donors. We need to fix this broken system and disrupt the Court capture scheme. Getting rid of dark money is a necessary first step, and my DISCLOSE Act would get it done. https://t.co/oKWqkT26gL — PolitiTweet.org

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Lake Mead may be drying up but melting ice is pouring billions of gallons into the sea, raising sea levels and flooding our coasts. When will Republicans take this seriously? https://t.co/NcjD2k9wXk — PolitiTweet.org