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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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Feb 11, 2021

It is clear even if you're not a lawyer that the First Amendment is totally irrelevant as a defense since -- as a defense to the question of whether somebody can be impeached for things they say and do as a public official.

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Feb 11, 2021

Senators, simply put, this mob was trying to overthrow our government and they came perilously close to reaching the first three people in line to the presidency.

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Feb 10, 2021

So, I am particularly concerned about the use of forced arbitration agreements in private student loan contracts.

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Feb 10, 2021

Although I expect the Biden Administration to lead a shift back towards protecting students, we need to legislate permanent protections for those borrowers.

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Feb 10, 2021

I want to remind our Witnesses they have an obligation to provide truthful testimony today

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Feb 10, 2021

a congressional correction is urgently in order.

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Feb 10, 2021

I applaud Congressman Johnson for his leadership on this legislation.

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Feb 10, 2021

Forced arbitration is an underhanded maneuver that corporations use to trick consumers, workers, and small businesses out of their right to go to court and seek damages from a jury of their peers when they get injured or cheated.

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Feb 10, 2021

It is not fair, and it is not right.

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Feb 10, 2021

Consumers, workers, and small-business people shouldn't need a law degree to be able to go about their daily lives without giving up their constitutional rights.

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Feb 10, 2021

I have been a proud sponsor of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, also known as the FAIR Act.

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Feb 10, 2021

The widespread use of forced arbitration is serious threat to our entire legal system.

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