| News Releases |
September 3, 2008
Langevin Visits Providence Schools & Rhode Island College - On Thursday, September 4, Congressman Jim Langevin will tour two Providence elementary schools with Mayor David Cicilline and Rhode Island College and meet with educational leaders and students.
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August 14, 2008
Langevin Visits East Greenwich - Congressman Jim Langevin will visit various spots in the Town of East Greenwich on Tuesday, August 19.
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August 5, 2008
IRS, Langevin Continue to Spread Word on Stimulus Payment - Congressman Jim Langevin will join the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday August 12 at the Providence Veterans Medical Center to continue raising awareness about the economic stimulus payment – who qualifies, how to complete the form and where to get assistance.
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| Floor Statements |
July 31, 2008
Statement on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act -
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Conference Report on H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. This measure will improve and reform the nation's consumer product safety system by restructuring and increasing resources for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has long been underfunded and stretched too thin.
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July 31, 2008
Statement on Pay Equity -
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would narrow the wage gap between men and women. As a cosponsor of this bill, as well as a cosponsor in previous Congressional sessions, I am pleased to see this legislation finally debated on the House floor.
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July 31, 2008
Statement on the Higher Education Opportunity Act -
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Conference Report on H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which will reauthorize the Higher Education Act through Fiscal Year 2012. This is the first time in almost a decade that this bill has been reauthorized, and I am proud to be part of a Congress that has placed such a high priority on making college a reality for all of our nation’s students. This bill builds on legislation that passed last year to help lower college costs and boost federal loan support for our students. Given the state of our economy, it is imperative that we invest in our education system to promote new employment and ensure that today’s students can adapt to the jobs of tomorrow.
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