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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…
I agree. One of the important responsibilities that we have--and I think the work of the supercommittee is, obviously, first and foremost to all of us--is the opportunity to deal with the urgent responsibilities of our economic condition…
My amendment would allow the United States to continue supporting UNFPA in their critical efforts to end the practice of female genital cutting.
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…
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 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?
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