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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 21, 2018

Mr. Speaker, due to a flight delay I was forced to miss tonight's votes. Had I been present, I would have supported the three bills considered under suspension of the rules. I would have voted ``aye'' on H.R. 4830, the SIT-REP Act. I would…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-21
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· May 21, 2018

I think Senator Boozman's amendment, which would open up the WIFIA program to States like mine, is potentially a game changer for us.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· May 21, 2018

Mr. President, I would like to discuss my decision to vote against the President's nomination of Gina Haspel to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA. First, let me state that I have immense respect for the men and…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-21
Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the work being done by the Department of Defense regarding the threat of climate change, and to reinforce congressional intent on this important issue. Last year's National Defense Authorization Act expressed…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-17
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

Since 1960, the OPEC oil cartel has colluded to control the supply of oil in an effort to manipulate crude oil supply.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

This bill, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support in prior Congresses, would allow the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute anticompetitive conduct related to the production and price of oil.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

We can become energy-independent and have the kind of man-on-the-moon approach with a very significant investment in renewable energies.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

The Judiciary Committee has a longstanding, bipartisan tradition of investigating and addressing anticompetitive conduct that harms working American families.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

Thank you very much, Madam Chair, for holding today's hearing.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 17, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening in support of National Police Week, an important celebration of the men and women who serve our communities as members of law enforcement. This week, we also…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-17
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, when it comes to affordable healthcare and prescription drugs, President Trump and the Republicans are forcing the American people to swallow a raw deal. They have voted to dismantle protections for preexisting conditions…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-16
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 185. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-16
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule and the underlying Republican farm bill, which could devastate working families, seniors, and the vulnerable who rely on food assistance. Currently, more than 41 million Americans receive…

Congressional Record · 2018-05-16
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

With the support of another tremendous woman, Senator Capito, we were able to pass the STAR Act.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

the disparity between coastal and inland funding under the Corps Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Account.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· May 16, 2018

It is important to us in coastal States, because some of the more traditional materials don't survive well in salt water.

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