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New Legislation Targets Afterschool Programs

David Cicilline and Joe Kennedy III: Congress can boost US manufacturing

We recognize the manufacturing sector is a critical economic bright spot for our country. Luckily, domestic manufacturing is an area where there have been signs of bipartisan effort in Washington.

Bill to create national park unit in Blackstone River Valley clears House committee

WASHINGTON – Efforts to create a new national park in the Blackstone River Valley moved forward after the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act late last week.

RI Lawmakers Call for More Affordable College

Reps. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) promoted their Middle Class Jumpstart plan on Wednesday, which includes measures to increase access to affordable college.

Cicilline Urges Caution on Iraq

"After almost a decade of war and the loss of thousands of American lives, the ultimate resolution of the conflict in Iraq will require a political solution not a military one,” Cicilline said

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.