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David Nicola Cicilline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Cicilline has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and civil rights during his tenure in Congress. He previously served as the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2011, where he worked on urban revitalization and public safety initiatives.
I thank the gentlelady for convening this conversation and thank my friend from Delaware for his thoughtful remarks. I think that what the American people want from us, and I think as freshmen, we were sent here to do our best to solve the…
My amendment would allow the United States to continue supporting UNFPA in their critical efforts to end the practice of female genital cutting.
I am strongly opposed to this underlying bill, but hope that passage of this amendment will mitigate the detrimental impact of this legislation on women's reproductive health all around the globe.
But if, in fact, it is true, and as it seems to be confirmed by your response to my question, that not a single penny of U.S. taxpayer money is spent in China by UNFPA, that is an important fact.
This week the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. While a celebration should be in order, I am disappointed the bill was considered on suspension, preventing amendments to…
President Obama has offered the American Jobs Act, a clear path forward to putting our country back to work, helping small businesses succeed and hire and providing tax relief for our workers and rebuilding America. The emphasis of the…
Having spent the last several weeks in Rhode Island with families, small business owners, manufacturers and builders, people in my district are hurting, facing real struggles every single day. The jobs crisis is causing real anxiety and…
A lot of commentators have been talking about the debt ceiling, the market, the jobs numbers. What we should be talking about is people, families facing tough decisions looking for help from a Congress that doesn't seem interested…
I rise to recognize Kids First of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, an exemplary community organization for environmental and conservation outreach. Kids First is the recipient of the John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Award for its Rhode…
In Congress, we have to, of course, responsibly cut spending, but at the same time we also have to make the necessary investments that create jobs now, guarantee the future strength of our economy, and renew the vitality of our…
I ask unanimous consent to be given 1 additional minute to conclude. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Rhode Island?
I thank the gentlewoman. For too long the arts have been the first target for spending cuts in our public schools here at the Federal level. It is at our own economic peril that we continue to deprive our youth and our community of their…
I move to strike the last word, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Rhode Island is recognized for 5 minutes.
The Interior and Environment appropriations bill before us today represents an all-out assault on clean air, clean water, and land conservation efforts in our country. To be clear, passage of this measure is an absolute abandonment of this…
I rise this afternoon to honor a great citizen, a good friend, and a wonderful political leader, Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun, who passed away last evening. My fellow Rhode Islanders and I have lost a great friend and a great leader…
Last week's jobs report showing an unemployment rate going in the wrong direction from 9.1 percent to 9.2 percent underscores the urgent need to focus on policies in this House that help create jobs and grow the economy. Part of that…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 39 Offered by Mr. Clarke of Michigan
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 133, line 6, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $475,000,000)''. Page 161, line 12, insert…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in opposition to this rule which allows for debate on the fiscal year 2012 Homeland Security appropriations bill. This bill makes dangerous cuts to the Urban Areas Security Initiative, or…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 10, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 12, line 6, after the dollar amount insert…
This amendment is offered by me, along with my colleagues Mr. Langevin of Rhode Island, Ms. Matsui of California, Ms. Berkley of Nevada, and Mr. Ellison of Minnesota. I rise to offer this amendment that restores funding for State and local…
I would like to begin our remarks today which will focus on our Make It in America agenda, the agenda that we put together to put the American people back to work to really support manufacturing, and we are going to have a good discussion…
Yes, I know she, I'm certain, is going to join the conversation. I think the point you made, Mr. Garamendi, is an important one. These are not always pieces of legislation that require additional investments of resources. It's also about…
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