Providence, R.I. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) will talk with Rhode Islanders’ concerns about the economy and share news from Washington, including financial assistance for seniors and working families included in a new economic stimulus plan, at his first community dinner of 2008 this SUNDAY, February 10th, at St. Joseph’s Veterans Association in Woonsocket.
Yesterday, Congress approved an economic stimulus package that extends financial assistance to over 20 million seniors living on Social Security. Whitehouse, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, had urged Senate leaders in a letter last month to include aid to seniors in legislation aimed at boosting the economy.
EVENT: Sheldon Whitehouse to Discuss the Economy and a New Economic Stimulus Plan at First Community Dinner of the Year.
WHEN: Sunday, February 10, 6 p.m.
WHERE: St. Joseph’s Veterans Association, 99 Louise Street, Woonsocket.