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Excluded groups want in on health information technology funding

By Kimberly Leonard

Economic stimulus package has $27 billion for health IT; excluded providers are fighting for a slice

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… formation Technology Act, a measure introduced in March by Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island that is designed to expand funding for health IT. Republ …"

Proposed bill aims to expand health IT funds to mental health providers

By Kimberly Leonard and Josh Israel

Stimulus bill left many providers out, but costs of including them may doom the measure....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… decades-long struggle to be viewed as equal to other health providers.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, the …"

Separation of earmark powers

By Matthew Lewis

As both parties in the House attempt to get the upper hand on earmark repudiation, Florida Republican John Mica also tossed a curve ball to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… o presidential appointees at the Transportation Department.Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island alluded to what might be a step toward legislative earmark …"

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Family, agents decry "reckless" ATF gun operation on Mexican border

By Amy Biegelsen

Family of slain ATF agent testify at Congressional hearing on how guns slipped across border

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… lifornia said in a statement.Joined by Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Feinstein called on Congress to restore the ban on assaul …"

'Chemicals of concern' list stuck at OMB

By Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

A proposed EPA list of 'chemicals of concern' has been under review by the White House budget office for 638 days

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… al groups and once with staffers for Democratic Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Sheldon Whitehouse, sponsors of legislation to reform regulation of toxic chemicals.Big chemi …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… enate, was re-introduced in a slimmed down version earlier this year. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced companion legislation this spring as well.Opposition t …"

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Vote set for quixotic bill that would reveal attack ad funders

By Rachael Marcus and Michael Beckel

The Senate is scheduled to consider a bill Monday that would require secretive groups that fund political ads to reveal their donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… 010. The newest version is the thinnest yet.Re-introduced in March by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., the bill is an attempt to shine light on the secret donors behind …"

Senate Republicans vote no on disclosure

By Rachael Marcus

A bill that would require nonprofits that spend money on political ads to reveal their donors went down to defeat Monday.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… troduced in 2010 to when DISCLOSE 2.0 was introduced in this March by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has led the fight against …"

Third time not the charm for disclosure bill

By Rachael Marcus

A stripped down bill that would identify funders behind anonymous attack ads won't go to full Senate.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lisa Murkowski":

"… nizations, who funds them, [and] what their real agendas are,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, in a surprisingly supportive speech before Tuesday’s vote. (S …"

Canadian-owned firm's mega-donation to super PAC raises ‘legal red flags’

By Michael Beckel

Foreigners are prohibited from spending money on U.S. elections, law not so clear on foreign corporations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sheldon Whitehouse":

"… ave thwarted the implementation of new rules regarding the practice. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., is among those concerned about foreign-controlled corporations "e …"

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