David Cicilline for u.s. congress

Cicilline Statement on Carcieri's Plans to Redirect Federal Aid from Schools

Press Release - 2010/09/01

There are few responsibilities as important for our government as providing a quality public education for our young people. I am disappointed to learn today that the Governor is proposing to use money specifically designated for improving public education for any other purpose than that.

Cicilline Statement on RIPTA Rate Increase

Press Release - 2010/09/01

Ironically, today's across-the-board fare increase from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority comes on the same day that our state's Department of Environmental Management declares an Air Quality Alert day due to unhealthy levels of ozone in the atmosphere. By making it harder for people to afford public transportation but encouraging them to take the bus to improve air quality, our state is sending mixed signals to hardworking men and women.

Cicilline Statement on 90th Anniversary of Nineteenth Amendment

Press Release - 2010/08/26

On August 26, 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby officially certified the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and permanently enshrined the right for women to vote in American law.

Cicilline Statement on Wall Street's Continued Use of Proprietary Trades

Press Release - 2010/08/26

"A few weeks ago, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law an expansive financial reform bill that will help end the era of too big to fail and provide strong protections for American consumers. But today's reports reveal that even before the ink on the bill is dry, Wall Street has started looking for loopholes so they can continue placing the types of potentially lucrative, but extremely risky bets that helped get us into this mess in the first place."

Cicilline Proposes $2 Billion to Help Revive Manufacturing

GoLocalProv - 2010/08/25

Congressional candidate David Cicilline wants to create a $2 billion fund for grants to help get the U.S. manufacturing industry back on its feet.

Cicilline proposes grants for manufacturers

Providence Journal - 2010/08/25

Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, a Democratic congressional candidate, proposed on Tuesday that Congress create a $2-billion federal grant program to help manufacturers expand their operations into biomedical and pharmaceutical research, medical devices and renewable-energy sectors.

Cicilline Endorsed by RI Association of Fire Chiefs

GoLocalProv - 2010/08/25

Congressional candidate David Cicilline has been unanimously endorsed by the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs, his campaign announced today.

Cicilline for Congress - 2010/06/30

David Cicilline for Congress - 2010/06/25

National Stonewall Democrats - 2010/06/24