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.
Statement on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Floor/Committee Statement on September 29, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Madam Speaker, we’re here today with the unenviable task of considering H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. During this difficult economic crisis, I am proud of this Congress for coming together at a critical moment to reach a bipartisan compromise to rescue our financial markets and, indeed, our entire economy. However, no one is celebrating today about the tough decisions that had to be made.
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.
House Votes to Boost Aid to Families
Jim Langevin's House Member Office (D-RI-02) posted a Press Release on September 24, 2008 | 1:00 am -

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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 2638, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. Passage of this continuing resolution will fund most federal government agencies through early March 2009, while the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs will receive funding for the full 2009 fiscal year. The bill passed by a