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Feb 13, 2013

Langevin Urges Support for Career and Technical Education

Speaking on the House Floor today to recognize February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) called on his colleagues to increase funding for the Perkins Act, which funds CTE programs.

Jan 29, 2013

Langevin Opposes Plan to Suspend Exeter Job Corps Enrollment

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is asking the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider its decision to suspend enrollment at Job Corps Centers throughout the country.

Jan 25, 2013

Langevin Visits Salve Program in Warwick to Address Cybersecurity Threats

Leading a discussion on cybersecurity with students in Salve Regina’s Graduate Program in Administration of Justice and Homeland Security on Thursday night, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) outlined the increasing security challenges we face in cyberspace.

Jan 7, 2013

Langevin Recognizes New Healthcare Training Program Grads in Westerly

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) recognized the five graduates of the second Stepping Up Health Career Orientation Class at Westerly Hospital today.

Jan 4, 2013

RI Delegation Urges Education Secretary to Protect Financial Aid for Sawyer School Students

Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation is asking U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to ensure that students affected by the closure do not lose access to federal financial aid.

Nov 27, 2012

RI Congressional Delegation Announces $218,000 in Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts for Local Organizations

The funding will support the Rhode Island arts community and organizations that offer arts education to Rhode Island residents.

Oct 2, 2012

Langevin Highlights Innovative Providence Health Company

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) visited ShapeUp, a small business that started six years ago in Providence with the aim of connecting colleagues through health and wellness.

Sep 25, 2012

Langevin Announces 2012 RI Student Cyber Competition

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) announced the third edition of the Rhode Island Cyber Foundations Competition.

Sep 10, 2012

Button Hole Unveils Inclusive Golf Program with Langevin

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined Button Hole Golf Executive Director Dan Gaughan today to kick off an effort that will create equal opportunities for disabled Rhode Islanders, including wounded service members, to participate in programs at Button Hole.

Aug 31, 2012

Delegation Announces $1.1 Million to Reduce Youth Substance Abuse in RI

Boosting local substance abuse prevention efforts throughout Rhode Island, the state’s Congressional Delegation today announced $1,122,062 in grants from the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC).

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