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Official feed of Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Jack Reed. Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Pres. Trump calls affordability a “hoax.” But today, the Consumer Price Index is at an all-time high & Americans are paying more due to Trump policies.

Democrats are working to lower costs for health care, housing, food & energy.

Let’s Make America Affordable Again!
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy 103rd birthday to Ms. Madeleine Gray!

A hometown hero who grew up in Woonsocket, Ms. Madeleine served as a U.S. Army nurse during WWII.

Happy birthday and thank you for your unwavering sense of duty & devoted service!
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Kudos to volunteer Holly Snyder for receiving this year’s AARP Rhode Island Andrus Award, the organization’s highest honor for community service!

Appreciate the outstanding work of Holly & other volunteers supporting RI seniors and strengthening communities.
December 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Lonsdale Memorial Lofts smartly repurposed the old Lincoln Memorial School to create 26 new high-quality, low-cost homes for RIers.

Proud to support $2.8M in fed investments to advance this effort to build more homes, incentivize smart development, & improve housing affordability.
December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Millions of Americans & thousands of RIers are at risk of losing their health insurance in a matter of weeks.

Democrats have a concrete plan to address huge health insurance premium spikes. Republicans need to join us at the table.
Barrington teacher among thousands in RI likely to drop insurance coverage. Here’s why
Since 2021, over 41,000 Rhode Islanders have relied on enhanced Obamacare subsidies to afford health insurance. What happens when those expire?
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Republicans are refusing to lower health care costs. Skyrocketing premiums are just weeks away and their plan seems to be: make Americans pay more.

Democrats know health care costs matter & will vote to keep millions of Americans insured. We must act now.
Republicans have no hope of solving America’s healthcare crisis on their own.

They have NO plan.
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Americans are paying real, increased costs for President Trump’s reckless policies. His tariff taxes alone are costing the average American household $1,700 more this year.
Trump: "I think affordability is the greatest con job."
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Republicans have a choice: Join Democrats to extend ACA credits, prioritize #Affordability, & lower health care costs for millions of Americans OR let premiums skyrocket & watch Americans lose their health coverage.
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Stopping the flow of drugs is a priority, but Trump’s budget proposals cut drug treatment funding and wanted to slash a host of law enforcement resources. These misguided Trump cuts are hurting American families & communities.
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If Trump was serious about stopping drug traffickers, he wouldn’t be doing them favors.
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The entire video of the September 2nd strike ordered by Secretary Hegseth should be released to Congress & shared with the American people.

Joined Dana Bash on @cnn.com to discuss bipartisan efforts to demand facts, materials, & accountability.
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As families brace for cold weather & higher utility bills, $24M in delayed LIHEAP funding for RI is finally being released by the Trump Administration. We can’t just leave vulnerable people in the cold. I will continue pressing to lower utility bills & increase LIHEAP aid.
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday! A great day to visit some local shops & cafés and find some new favorite #smallbiz for all your holiday season buys.
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Cheers to outstanding staff & volunteers of Good Neighbors RI for putting together a delicious Thanksgiving feast!

Great to join Mayor Bob DaSilva & @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney to help serve up hot meals & a slice of community to neighbors in need.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Shopping local means supporting your community.

Here in Woonsocket visiting great local #smallbiz & looking ahead to #SmallBusinessSaturday.

Keep local, Main Street businesses, shops, & restaurants on your shopping list this holiday season, and explore to find some new favorites too!
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Runaway energy costs are putting a heavy strain on too many RIers. Leading bipartisan effort to demand Trump Admin swiftly releases $4 billion in LIHEAP assistance that helps vulnerable families & seniors afford their energy bills & stay warm in cold winter months.
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Secretary Hegseth’s partisan attempt to use the military justice system against Senator Mark Kelly is an outrageous abuse of power.

This is political retribution straight from the autocrat playbook. It has no place in America. And it won’t work.
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@rikidscount.bsky.social does outstanding work ensuring RI children get a healthy start in life.

Today we’re highlighting the need to boost investments in the health & education of our kids because when we invest in children, we’re creating a healthier & more productive future.
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sat down recently with @spytalker.bsky.social, @misikoff.bsky.social, and Karen Greenberg for a wide ranging discussion on the #SpyTalk podcast.

Listen to the episode & join the discussion: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Pushing Back on Lawless Venezuela Strikes
Podcast Episode · SpyTalk · 11/21/2025 · 42m
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November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Libraries & museums are beloved community institutions and IMLS supports their critical work.

In big win for the public, Trump Admin has been barred from dismantling IMLS and undercutting federal support for public libraries & museums.

I’ll continue to champion these crucial community assets.
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the tremendous 2025 inductees of the RI Aviation Hall of Fame!
Honored to help celebrate these outstanding RI military and commercial aviators, both living & deceased, whose bravery & skill landed them here in the HOF.
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Financial literacy is a critical skill for people of all ages. Joined the RI Council for Economic Education today to discuss how we can work together to boost financial education and make it more accessible to all.
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM