Press Releases
Feb 8, 2011
Rhode Island Officials Underscore Importance of Landmark Medical Center
Issues: Health Care
WOONSOCKET, RI – Understanding the economic impact of Landmark Medical Center on Northern Rhode Island and its critical role in providing access to quality health care for residents of this part of the state, U.S. Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) and Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee today joined together in a meeting with hospital administrators and employees to discuss the future of this community hospital in our state.
Feb 8, 2011
House Representatives Call for Cuts in Bottled Water Spending
Issues: Energy
Following calls to trim the budget as well as to live up to its sustainability goals, today members of the U.S. House of Representatives supported calls to cut bottled water spending on Capitol Hill.
Feb 3, 2011
Cicilline Takes Important Step to Discuss Job Creation with Rhode Island Employers
In an effort to engage residents in the important work ahead for the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) today launched the first of a series of Advisory Committee round table discussions focusing on the important issues facing Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.
Feb 3, 2011
Representatives Call To Give Those Discharged Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Benefits They Earned
Issues: Veterans
Today, U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and David Cicilline (D-R.I.) wrote to the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to ensure that gays and lesbians discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” get the benefits they earned.
Jan 31, 2011
UPDATED: Cicilline to Kick Off "In the District with David"
Cumberland, RI – U.S. Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) is re-scheduling the kick off to his first “In the District with David” community office hours event to Monday, February 7, 2011, due to weather concerns this Wednesday.
Jan 31, 2011
RIQI to Receive an Additional $400,000 for Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center
Issues: Health Care
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today announced that the Rhode Island Quality Institute (RIQI) will receive an additional $404,775 from the Department of Health and Human Services to fund Rhode Island’s health information technology regional extension center.
Jan 28, 2011
Project Homeless Connect Sets Backdrop for Policy to Prevent Foreclosures
Legislation to Stem the Tide of Foreclosures in RI among First Priorities for Cicilline
Jan 28, 2011
Statement on the Killing of David Kato
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) today released the following statement in response to the murder of Ugandan LGBT Advocate, David Kato.
Jan 27, 2011
Congressional Delegation Announces $133K for Woonsocket Fire Department
In an effort to enhance Rhode Island's emergency response preparedness, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline today announced that the Woonsocket Fire Department will receive $133,560 in federal funds to purchase new equipment and upgrade facilities.
Jan 27, 2011
Remembering 66th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz
WASHINGTON, DC – On the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, U.S. Congressman Cicilline (D-RI), co-sponsored a resolution recognizing the importance of ongoing efforts to fight racism and intolerance.
