Langevin Visits Providence Schools & Rhode Island College

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 3, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
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.

Langevin Visits East Greenwich

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on August 14, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin will visit various spots in the Town of East Greenwich on Tuesday, August 19.

IRS, Langevin Continue to Spread Word on Stimulus Payment

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on August 5, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
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.

Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Bill Passes House

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on August 1, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin today voted for the $72.2 billion Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2009.

Langevin Works Toward Making College Affordable

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on July 31, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to approve the Higher Education Opportunity Act (H.R. 4137), which will address the soaring price of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it harder for qualified students to go to college.

Langevin Announces Staff Changes

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on July 31, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced the hiring of a new Legislative Director. Rachael Bornstein will replace Brian Daniels, who is leaving Capitol Hill after 10 years.

Dave's Market Hosts Energy Convesation with Langevin

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on July 25, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin will visit Dave’s Market in East Greenwich on Monday to learn about how they are coping with the rising cost of energy. Langevin plans to hear from market staff about the different areas of the business that are being affected.

DHS Announces Preparedness Grants

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on July 25, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
Congressman Jim Langevin today announced $11.6 million in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for various agencies in Rhode Island. This round of grants will help state and local agencies as well as non-profits prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

Langevin Supports Housing Reforms

Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on July 23, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
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.

Whitehouse Urges Senate to Act to Bring Down Oil Prices

Sheldon Whitehouse's Senate Member Office (D-RI) posted a Press Release on July 23, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
New Legislation Would Get Tough on Rampant Speculation in Energy Markets