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David Cicilline: Congress agrees to modernize job training system
This is what the American people expect from Congress and I will continue working with my colleagues — both Democrats and Republicans — to expand economic opportunities for Rhode Island and get Rhode Islanders back to work.
Williams: Inequality issue can boost Dems
Cicilline has joined with Reps. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) and Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) to introduce a bipartisan bill extending coverage for the long-term unemployed.
RI receives $2.5M for historical properties damaged by Sandy
Rep. Cicilline said he and other lawmakers had to fight tooth and nail to obtain the money for the state.
Bristol’s famed Fourth of July parade marches on despite rainstorm
Arthur huffed and he puffed but he couldn’t blow away the nation’s oldest continuous Fourth of July Celebration.
US welcomes 21 new citizens in McCoy Stadium ceremony
A group of new Americans celebrated their first night as citizens of the United States by enjoying an American tradition – baseball.
Head of U.S. Transportation Dept. warns of funding cuts to RI highway projects
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was in Providence warning that highway infrastructure projects across Rhode Island could be stalled next month without Congressional action.
Cicilline advocates gun safety with new campaign
June 21st has been designated as “National Asking Saves Kids” Day (ASK), by U.S. Congressman David Cicilline.
A Path Forward for Ukraine
"What I saw and heard during my trip to Ukraine confirmed many of my beliefs. Ukrainians overwhelmingly support a unified democratic country and are committed to free and fair elections."
RI delegation weighs in on situation in Iraq
Congressman David Cicilline, on the other hand, said he would “continue to urge the Obama Administration to proceed cautiously.”
U.S. Could Deny Visas to LGBT Rights Offenders
Out Rep. David Cicilline's Global Respect Act would looks to promote LGBT rights worldwide by denying egregious human rights violators entry into the U.S.