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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) rips into Bush administration based on what he describes as ‘political favoritism’ in Judicial hiring

Former U.S. Attorney, and current Rhode Island Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse has targeted the Bush White House for what he deems unlawful hiring schemes at the Department of Justice. After an extensive investigation into the matter, Senator Whitehouse has uncovered a systematic effort to hire applicants based on political leanings. Such practices violate the hiring rules for civil service positions.

To view Senator Whitehouse’s entire press release visit his website.

Aiming to address the mortgage and credit crunch, Senator Whitehouse meets with Rhode Islanders

With home foreclosures and rising interest rates on loans continuing to rise, Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse convened with residents of the state to discuss the crisis. In order to garner a better understanding of the personal plight of many Rhode Islanders, Whitehouse and others met at the Urban League of Rhode Island in Providence last night.

Senator Whitehouse ensured the attendees, and the people of Rhode Island, that he understands the dilemma and that his “interest is renewed” in helping to resolve the many problems associated with the current credit crisis.

To do that, Senator Whitehouse is in the process of introducing legislation that would encourage lenders to maintain reasonable interests rates.

For more on this story, visit the Providence Journal.

On Sunday night, over 100 Democrats from Rhode Island came together for the 2008 State Committee Meeting in West Warwick. The members endorsed Barack Obama for President, Senator Reed for U.S. Senate, and Congressmen Langevin and Kennedy as U.S. Representatives.

Below are some highlights from the meeting.

Senator Whitehouse

Senator Reed

Attorney General Lynch

Congressman Langevin

Congressman Kennedy