Nov 28, 2012
I think it is critically important of course that the United States maintain our unwavering support for the state of Israel.
David Cicilline
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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.
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Nov 16, 2012
Earlier this week, our Nation observed Veterans Day. As we honor all the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, we're especially mindful of all those who have laid down their lives in defense of…
Sep 21, 2012
Later today, the House is scheduled to adjourn for 6 weeks with no plans to come back into session until November. On behalf of the hardworking Rhode Islanders whom I serve, I rise to express my deep disappointment that the House…
Aug 2, 2012
The American people expect Congress to work to get our economy back on track, to promote economic growth, and to provide families and small businesses with some certainty when it comes to their taxes. The Senate passed legislation to…
Aug 1, 2012
Now is the time for Congress to stand up for middle class families. I urge my Republican colleagues to abandon their plans to hold middle class tax cuts hostage to their demands for another tax cut for millionaires and billionaires and to…
Jul 18, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 130, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $375,000,000)''. Page 153, line 15, after the dollar…
Jul 18, 2012
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 Offered by Mr. Cohen
Jul 17, 2012
That is precisely what happened in Rhode Island, was this public investment led to a great public-private partnership and a substantial leverage of that investment which I think is helping in other places around the country.
Jul 10, 2012
Last week I visited with seniors who live at Wilfred Manor in Central Falls, Rhode Island. They asked me to deliver a message when I returned to Washington: The time for fighting over health care reform has ended. Now our elected officials…
Jun 19, 2012
Our most pressing legislative items were nowhere to be seen on the House floor today. We had an opportunity to make headway on critical legislation, but Republicans have not provided action or solutions, only obstruction and delay. Student…
May 18, 2012
I thank the gentleman. We are also considering amendment 118 in this bloc. This amendment would require that, before providing reimbursement to Pakistan for its efforts in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the Secretary of Defense…
May 18, 2012
Today, as our Nation recognizes National Police Week, I rise to honor Sergeant Maxwell Dorley of the Providence Police Department. Sergeant Dorley is a hero to the city of Providence, a city he gave his life protecting last month. Sergeant…
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