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Cicilline: House Must Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress!

Cicilline: House Must Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress!

Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), author of H.Res.24, the impeachment resolution charging President Trump with Incitement of Insurrection, issued the following statement on the importance on holding Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress ahead of today’s vote on H.Res. 730. “The House must vote to hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress for refusing to answer a Congressional subpoena and in doing so, also make clear our unwavering dedication to truth, transparency, and the[Read More…]

by October 25, 2021 0 comments United States Congress
BREAKING: 24 Members Of Congress Led By Lofgren & Correa Urge Closure Of 3 ICE Detention Centers in California

BREAKING: 24 Members Of Congress Led By Lofgren & Correa Urge Closure Of 3 ICE Detention Centers in California

Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Lou Correa led an additional 22 Members of the California Delegation, including U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the immediate closure of two privately owned and operated ICE detention facilities, Adelanto ICE Processing Center and Otay Mesa Detention Facility, and an end[Read More…]

by October 22, 2021 0 comments Civil Liberties
CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

  Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and CDC’s recommendation for use are important steps forward as we work to stay ahead of the virus and keep Americans safe. For individuals who received a[Read More…]

by October 22, 2021 0 comments Civil Liberties
Elorza For The Win! RIDOT Backs Away From Fines/Interference On South Water Street Bike Lane!

Elorza For The Win! RIDOT Backs Away From Fines/Interference On South Water Street Bike Lane!

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) met with the regional office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding South Water Street. Legal counsel was present from both entities. Following the meeting, FHWA informed us that they will not get involved nor will they implement any penalties against the City of Providence for the breach of contract. It is our opinion[Read More…]

by October 21, 2021 0 comments Politics
McKee Administration Receives $1M Planning Grant From U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration

McKee Administration Receives $1M Planning Grant From U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million statewide planning grant to the McKee Administration. The planning grant is part of the Biden Administration’s $3 billion American Rescue Plan funding to support the President’s Build Back Better Agenda. These are the first EDA American Rescue Plan grants announced. “I’m grateful to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina[Read More…]

by October 21, 2021 0 comments Business
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 2,000 from August; September Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.2 Percent

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 2,000 from August; September Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.2 Percent

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in September, the Department of Labor and Training announced Thursday. The September rate was down six-tenths of a percentage point from the August rate of 5.8 percent. Last year the rate was 10.9 percent in September. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in September, down four-tenths of a percentage point[Read More…]

by October 21, 2021 0 comments Politics
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Additional Actions on the Use of a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccines

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Additional Actions on the Use of a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccines

    Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations. The agency is amending the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use of a single booster dose as follows: The use of a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19[Read More…]

by October 20, 2021 0 comments Politics
A Compendium: Videos From Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al - PC-2021-05915 AKA Mandatory Masking On Trial

A Compendium: Videos From Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915 AKA Mandatory Masking On Trial

Rhode Island Department of Health Medical Director Dr. James McDonald Testimony in Rhode Island Superior Court, October 19, 2021 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19 Part 1 Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19 Part 2 Richard Southwell et al v. Daniel McKee et al – PC-2021-05915 Raw Testimony: Tue October 19[Read More…]

by October 20, 2021 0 comments Civil Liberties
Cicilline: State Opioid Response Funding Saves Lives

Cicilline: State Opioid Response Funding Saves Lives

Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to urge all his colleagues to support H.R. 2379, the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021, legislation that provides states and localities the funding they depend on to fight the opioid crisis. The House voted to pass the bill unanimously. The Congressman’s remarks,[Read More…]

by October 20, 2021 0 comments United States Congress
The Washington Outsider Report: John Rossomando Author The Arab Spring Ruse: How the Muslim Brotherhood Duped Washington in Libya & Syria Joins Irina Tsukerman!

The Washington Outsider Report: John Rossomando Author The Arab Spring Ruse: How the Muslim Brotherhood Duped Washington in Libya & Syria Joins Irina Tsukerman!

The Washington Outsider Report With Irina Tsukerman! Guest John Rossomando Author Of “The Arab Spring Ruse” How did the Muslim Brotherhood hoodwink all the “experts” & hijack US policy in #Syria #Libya during #ArabSpring? After 10 years why is this still happening? (Episode 8) The Coalition Talk Radio Outrage Porn Free, Civilly Disobedient Media! The Coalition Talk Radio! Mon-Friday @[Read More…]

by October 20, 2021 0 comments Politics