David Cicilline for u.s. congress

Putting Americans Back to Work: Congress Should Extend Emergency Jobs Fund

Huffington Post - 2010/09/03

We call on both political parties in Congress to do what needs to be done to extend this program so we can put Americans back to work.

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.