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In New US Congress, Each Party Controls a Chamber

VOA News Divided government returns to the United States Thursday with the swearing-in of a new Congress. After two years in which Republicans controlled the White House, Senate and the House of Representatives, Democrats will be the majority in the House. That is the result of the November midterm elections in which Democrats made big […]readmore

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Flu Activity Prompts Healthcare Worker Masking Requirement; Health Department Reminds

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that the flu is «widespread» in Rhode Island, triggering the State’s requirement for unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and many other types of healthcare facilities to wear masks during direct patient contact. «The masking requirement helps protect healthcare workers from catching the flu, and helps protect […]readmore

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Reed-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Fight Alzheimer’s Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) helped notch a major victory in the effort to combat Alzheimer’s disease and promote brain health, with the signing of the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act this week.  The BOLD Act authorizes $100 million over five years to develop a public health approach that will […]readmore

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U.S. Senate Confirms Aaron L. Weisman to be U.S. Attorney

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, the full U.S. Senate voted to confirm Rhode Island’s Assistant Attorney General Aaron L. Weisman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s office for Rhode Island. The Trump Administration tapped Mr. Weisman for the position in October, and he received backing from Rhode Island’s U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. «Mr. Weisman […]readmore