01.31.24 Chairman Whitehouse Opening Statement
01.31.24 Senator Grassley Opening Statement
WHITEHOUSE: Expanding Housing Affordability Drives Economic Growth
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, titled “A Blueprint for Prosperity: Expanding Housing Affordability.” Chairman Whitehouse’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: Welcome back, Senator Johnson. This morning, we’ll discuss how investments in expanding housing affordability can drive economic growth. For decades, the United […]
1.24.24 Chairman Whitehouse Opening Statement
1.24.24 Senator Grassley Opening Statement
WHITEHOUSE: Warming Oceans Pose Economy-Wide Risks
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing,titled “Warming Seas, Cooling Economy: How the Climate Crisis Threatens Ocean Industries.” Chairman Whitehouse’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: These hearings on the economic and budgetary costs of climate change press the point that caring about debt […]