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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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Mar 17, 2021

The antitrust laws are for the protection of competition, not competitors.

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Mar 17, 2021

I think that we all agree, I believe that there is a need to modernize our antitrust laws to create a market that gives everyone a fair shot.

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Mar 17, 2021

When there is a dominant firm, I do believe there should be a presumption that acquiring a would-be rival who could threaten that firm's dominance is a violation of the antitrust laws.

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Mar 17, 2021

We are here to discuss reforms that will boost competition precisely because of the evidence and because a century of experience has taught us that competition in the economy is always desirable.

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Mar 17, 2021

These monopolies have become too big to govern. They know that if they violate our laws, they probably won't be held accountable.

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Mar 17, 2021

In our democracy no one should be above the law, not the President, not any of us in Congress, not the world's biggest corporations.

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Mar 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, once again, the vital importance of the Violence Against Women Act. With the Nation under stay-at-home orders, many women were unable to escape their abusers or find help in their communities. Thanks…

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Mar 17, 2021

Every person, regardless of sex, must be treated equally under the law. H.J. Res. 17 reaffirms this core American value. It makes clear that the arbitrary deadline in the equal rights amendment may not stand in the way of achieving full…

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Mar 12, 2021

These people experienced trauma, some cowered hiding in places just feet away from where this rabid crowd had assembled.

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Mar 11, 2021

We cannot have a democracy without a free and diverse press.

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Mar 11, 2021

Those who want our independence believe that public discussion is a political duty, that the greatest threat to freedom is an uninformed citizenry, and that the freedom of thought and speech are indispensable to the discovery and spread of…

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Mar 11, 2021

This bill is a life-support measure, not the answer for ensuring long-term health of the news industry.

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