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U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) announced today that Angel Norquist from Barrington Christian Academy was awarded the first-place prize in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education, fostering the next generation of Rhode Island artists. Cicilline, who has run the competition each year since coming to Congress, held a[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke with Joy Reid on MSNBC Click the following image to watch Cicilline’s interview in full. Excerpts of Cicilline’s remarks are embedded below. “It’s disgraceful. Kevin McCarthy is the leader of the Republican Party in the House, or at least he’s supposed to be. But he, Steve Scalise, and Elise Stefanik have said[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke with Erin Burnett on CNN this evening. Click the following image to watch Cicilline’s interview in full. Excerpts of Cicilline’s remarks are embedded below. “What we really need is our Republican colleagues to speak up. It’s time for them to acknowledge that this is a lie. This was promoted by the President even[Read More…]
Proponents Claim Proposed Legislation Designed To Ensure U.S. Government Prioritizes American-Made Goods and American Manufacturers U.S. David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday reintroduced the 21st Century Buy American Act, legislation that will strengthen existing Buy American laws to eliminate loopholes and ensure government procurement prioritizes American-made goods. The legislation could help create up to[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the House floor today in support of the National Commission to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act (H.R. 3233), legislation that forms a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the attack and to recommend changes to protect the United States Capitol. A video of Cicilline’s remarks can be[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement after attending President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress: “In his first 100 days, President Biden has taken bold action to address multiple crises facing our country. In the midst of a global pandemic, he has led the way as we delivered much-needed relief for families, small businesses, and[Read More…]
“We have a gun violence epidemic in this country. 316 people will be shot every single day. 106 People die at the hands of a gun. It’s a public health crisis. It’s an epidemic. It’s a level of gun violence that doesn’t exist in any other developed country. There are things we can do about it. The House has[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the House floor today during debate on the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R.7), legislation that strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act, including providing effective remedies for workers who are not being paid equal pay for equal work. A video of Cicilline’s remarks can be viewed by clicking the[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) announced today that, as a result of the American Rescue Plan, which Congress passed last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing new resources for Rhode Islanders who have incurred a COVID-19-related funeral expense since January 20, 2020. Eligible Rhode Islanders may apply for a maximum reimbursement of up to $9,000 per[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke with Lindsey Reiser on MSNBC Saturday afternoon. Click the following image to watch Cicilline’s interview in full. Excerpts of Cicilline’s remarks are embedded below. Support The Coalition Radio Network? Consider A Purchase From Any Of Our Vendors “The President articulated five executive actions that will make a real difference in the lives[Read More…]
He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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