| News Releases |
July 23, 2008
Langevin Supports Housing Reforms - Congressman Jim Langevin today again voiced his support for housing legislation that is designed to keep families in their homes and stabilize the housing market. Today’s legislation builds upon a similar bill passed by the House in May and now includes compromise language negotiated with the Senate, in addition to provisions creating an independent agency to regulate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and providing authority to the Treasury Department in the event federal financial intervention is required to stabilize the institutions.
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July 17, 2008
Langevin Hosts Homeland Security Field Hearing - Congressman Jim Langevin will preside over a field hearing on Tuesday, July 22, that is expected to explore where Rhode Island and the nation are when it comes to responding to a biological threat, including pandemic influenza.
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July 16, 2008
Langevin Calls for Heating Assistance In Next Economic Recovery Package - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today joined other members of the New England Congressional Delegation to announce a major push to increase funding for home heating assistance. The delegation is sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to provide a boost to energy assistance funding in an upcoming economic recovery package or stand-alone legislation.
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| Floor Statements |
June 25, 2008
Statement on the ADA Amendments Act -
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the ADA Amendments Act, championed by my good friend and colleague from Maryland, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
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June 25, 2008
Statement on Medicare Improvement -
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. I am pleased that the House of Representatives is taking action to address some immediate concerns within the Medicare program. This matter has regrettably become stalled in the Senate, and passage of this bill will affirm our commitment to ensuring continued access to care for America’s Medicare beneficiaries.
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June 20, 2008
Statement on Amending FISA -
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. As a member of the Intelligence Committee, I know we must give our intelligence community the proper tools to protect us while upholding the civil liberties of Americans. Today’s compromise illustrates what this House can do when it deliberates with care, holds steady against fear-mongering, and acts in the best interest of the country and its citizens.
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