Langevin Applauds Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on November 21, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin applauded the enactment of legislation to extend unemployment benefits for millions of Americans looking for work. The measure will help unemployed workers get through the holiday season by extending unemployment benefits for seven additional weeks, and for thirteen weeks in states like Rhode Island with above-average unemployment.
Langevin Applauds Rocky Point Open Space
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on October 24, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today released the following statement celebrating 41 acres of open space at the former Warwick amusement park, Rocky Point:
R.I. Has Nation's Highest Unemployment Rate
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on October 21, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterating his strong support for a new stimulus measure to extend unemployment benefits and spur job creation. Rhode Island’s jobless rate, currently the highest in the nation, continues to grow.
Langevin Supports Extra Unemployment Benefits for Rhode Islanders
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on October 3, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin joined a bipartisan majority today in voting for H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The vote comes on the same day a new report indicates that 159,000 jobs were lost in September – the biggest decline since March of 2003. The bill passed by a vote of 368 to 28.
Langevin Fights for Taxpayer Protection in Financial Rescue Bill
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on October 3, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin joined a bipartisan majority today in voting for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a proposal for addressing the crisis in the financial markets. The bill passed by 263-171.
Financial Rescue Bill Fails
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 29, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a proposal for addressing the crisis in the financial markets. The bill failed to pass.
Langevin Attends Oval Office Signing of the ADA Amendments Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 25, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin today attended the ADA Amendments Act signing ceremony in the Oval Office with the President, his father and congressional leaders, including Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.