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Jun 19, 2012
RI Delegation Announces $10M in Federal Funds for I-95 Viaduct
Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation today announced that the state will receive new federal funding to help replace the aging Providence Viaduct – a critical stretch of I-95 in Providence.
Jun 14, 2012
RI Receives Over $2.78 Million for Workforce Development
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (RIDLT) will receive a new, competitive $2.78 million Workforce Innovation Fund grant to support employment and training services.
Jun 10, 2012
Cicilline Attends Dinner with Portuguese Ambassador, Foreign Affairs Minister
Rhode Island’s Portuguese community makes rich contributions to the culture and fabric of life in our state.
Jun 7, 2012
Cicilline Statement on Providence City Council's Citizens United Resolution
If the Supreme Court declines to scale back the consequences of its decision, Congress should take action to restore a system that works for everyone. I will continue to fight for desperately needed campaign finance reforms.
Jun 5, 2012
Cicilline Slams Republicans for Blocking Paycheck Fairness Act
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility
Congressman Cicilline, a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act in the House, criticized Senate Republicans today for standing in the way of progress for America’s women and their families.
Jun 4, 2012
Cicilline Brings Key Organizations Together to Help Seniors At Resources Fair in North Providence
Residents from cities and towns across Rhode Island's First District came to the Sal Mancini Senior Center to attend Congressman Cicilline’s Senior Resources Fair and learn more about services available to them.
May 31, 2012
House Champions of DOMA-Repeal Laud 1st Circuit Federal Court Decision that DOMA is Unconstitutional
Today’s decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that DOMA is indeed unconstitutional is a major victory in the march toward justice for married gay and lesbian couples.
May 25, 2012
Cicilline Applauds Approval of Landmark Sale
I am pleased that Attorney General Kilmartin took action today to approve this sale so that Landmark will continue to serve as a valued community asset. I look forward to working with Landmark’s new administration to ensure that it continues to deliver affordable, quality health care and well-paying jobs for hardworking Rhode Islanders.
May 24, 2012
Cicilline Joins with Rhode Island Foreign Language Association, Backs Legislation to Enhance K-12 Proficiency
During a meeting with the Rhode Island Foreign Language Association in his Pawtucket Congressional office, U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) today announced that he would join with the organization in supporting the Excellence and Innovation in Language Learning Act.
May 18, 2012
Cicilline Amends Defense Authorization, Helping Enhance Safety of American Troops
Issues: The War in Afghanistan
Continuing to work across the aisle for Rhode Island, Congressman Cicilline today successfully offered two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that step up pressure on Pakistan to crack down on the production and use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are frequently used in attacks against American troops in Afghanistan.
