Press Releases

Mar 2, 2012

Building on Housing Resource Fair, Cicilline Urges Fairness For Underwater Mortgage Holders

Congressman Cicilline joined his colleagues in the Congressional Progressive Caucus in calling on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to write down principal amounts for struggling homeowners.

Mar 1, 2012

Cicilline Champions Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Industry

I am proud to cosponsor this legislation, which is an important step toward ensuring American manufacturers and companies, and thousands of their employees, are able to compete successfully in the global economy.

Feb 25, 2012

Area Banks, Non-Profits Meet with Homeowners at David Cicilline's Housing Resource Fair

"Even today, years after the housing crisis began, too many hardworking families in our state are still struggling with issues related to housing security," said Cicilline. "Today's Housing Resource Fair brought homeowners, lenders, and non-profits together in one place to help Rhode Island families with housing issues and avoiding foreclosure."

Feb 23, 2012

Cicilline Highlights Importance of Housing Security

“I was grateful for the chance to visit and talk about the issues facing our country with the folks here today,” said Cicilline. “Rhode Islanders in every city and town have felt the impact of the recent housing crisis, and I am working hard to make sure they have access to the tools and resources they need.”

Feb 17, 2012

Cicilline Statement on Payroll Tax Cut Extension

Earlier today, I joined my colleagues to support a bipartisan extension of the payroll tax cut that will ensure that Rhode Island’s hardworking middle class families don’t see their taxes go up.

Feb 15, 2012

Cicilline Takes Stand for Reform in Washington

Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) took action to clean up secret money in politics when he joined his colleagues in cosponsoring the DISCLOSE 2012 Act, H.R. 4010.

Feb 11, 2012

Cicilline Opens Black History Month Art Exhibit

In recognition of Black History Month, Representative Cicilline today formally opened the “Celebrating Black Heritage and Culture” art gallery that his Pawtucket office will host this month.

Feb 7, 2012

Cicilline Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Today, three decades after HIV/AIDS claimed its first victims in the United States, medical and scientific research continues to make incredible strides against the spread of this disease.

Feb 3, 2012

Cicilline Doubles Down on Pats to Win Fourth Title

In the spirit of friendly competition, Congressman Cicilline has challenged Congresswoman Hayworth to a bet on the outcome of this weekend’s Super Bowl.

Feb 2, 2012

Republican-Led House Stonewalls Again on Jobs, Votes Down Cicilline Amendment

With unemployment continuing to hover at 10.8% in Rhode Island, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives rejected an amendment offered today by Congressman Cicilline that would have required a jobs impact analysis be performed on legislation that passes out of a House committee.

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