In The News
Feb 27, 2014
| The Providence Journal
At Jewish Community Center, R.I. delegation applauds Kerry’s Mideast efforts
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island invited the lawmakers to the JCC for what it hopes will become an annual forum on Middle East affairs.
Feb 24, 2014
| The Providence Journal
Cicilline to hold ‘Twitter town hall’ next week
U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline wants to hear from his constituents — in 140 characters or less. Cicilline, a Democrat, will hold his first “Twitter town hall” Friday, Feb. 28, from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Feb 24, 2014
| Bristol-Warren Patch
Cicilline Calls for Preservation of Social Security and Veterans' Benefits
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline joined 116 other lawmakers in urging President Barack Obama to preserve Social Security and veterans' benefits in the 2015 federal budget.
Feb 24, 2014
| The Hill
Dems press Holder on secret FBI letters
Two House Democrats are calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to make changes to secret letters that the FBI uses to get information.
Feb 24, 2014
| The Hill
UN Peacekeeping: A key U.S. foreign policy tool
By working with the United Nations, the United States projects leadership and promotes stability around the world – and does so while sharing the burden with our allies.
Feb 24, 2014
| Jamestown Press
Issues facing Congress much the same
Rhode Island has just gotten more influential in the nation’s capital.
Feb 10, 2014
| The Providence Journal
Cicilline lauds CVS in House speech over tobacco decision
Rep. David Cicilline took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday to laud CVS Caremark's decision to stop selling tobacco and tobacco-related products.
Feb 7, 2014
| USA Today
Human rights issues pollute Olympic spirit
Issues: LGBT Issues
On Friday, the world will come together to open the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia — a celebration of hard work and fair play, social responsibility, and international friendship. Every two years, the Olympic Games bring the world together, regardless of political ideology, to compete in feats of endurance, strength and sportsmanship. The issues that often divide our world seem to be suspended or even temporarily disappear during the Olympics. And instead of focusing on our differences, we come together as a global community to focus on what we have in common and our shared...
Jan 13, 2014
| The Providence Journal
Cicilline and Gutierrez will hold immigration rally on Jan. 17 in Providence
Rhode Islanders will be invited to join Cicilline and Gutierrez at 5:30 p.m. on the 17th at the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Providence.
Dec 16, 2013
| USA Today
Louganis calls for protest of Russian anti-gay laws
Issues: LGBT Issues
Louganis, the former diver and Olympic gold medalist, reaffirmed his position against a boycott of the Sochi Games at a Capitol Hill briefing of the House LGBT Equality Caucus hosted by U.S. Rep. David Cicilline and Human Rights First.
