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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2019 ( 20 items )  

Cicilline Criticizes Tech Firms for Evasive Testimony, Requests Answers to Questions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) sent letters today asking Google, Facebook, and Amazon to provide complete answers to questions that were raised during last week's Subcommittee hearing on "Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship." The companies contacted today were unable or unwilling to answer numerous questions during the hearing.   more

Democratic Policy & Communications Committee Chair Cicilline: Democrats Are Cleaning Up Corruption in Washington
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Cicilline, Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN to discuss Democrats' congressional oversight responsibilities. House Democrats continue to fight For the People to lower health care costs, increase paychecks by rebuilding America and clean   more

Democratic Policy & Communications Committee Chair Cicilline: Democrats Are Getting The Truth For The People
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Cicilline, Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on Morning Joe on MSNBC to discuss congressional oversight responsibilities and how Democrats are working For the People to lower health care costs, rebuild America's infrastructure, and take on corruption in Washington.   more

DPCC Chair Cicilline: Democrats Are Taking on Corruption in Washington
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Cicilline, Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on Cuomo Prime Time on CNN to discuss congressional oversight responsibilities and how Democrats are working For the People to lower health care costs, rebuild America's infrastructure, and take on corruption in Washingto  more

DPCC Co-Chair Lieu: Democrats are Fighting For the People to Get the Truth
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: Congressman Ted Lieu, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on CNN Tonight with Don Lemon to discuss congressional oversight responsibilities and how Democrats are working For the People to lower health care costs, rebuild America's infrastructure, and take on corruption in Washington. Below  more

GAO Issues Report on Rail Transit
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on factors affecting the costs to build transit projects. The report (GAO-19-562) is titled "Rail Transit: Federal Transit Administration Could Improve Information on Estimating Project Costs". The report was sent to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, Rep  more

Langevin Introduces Legislation to Aid Adoptive Families
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Congressman Langevin (D-RI) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health services for adopted children and their families to ensure every child has a safe, permanent home. Fellow Foster Youth Caucus co-chairs Don Bacon (R-NE) and Karen Bass (D-CA) joined Langevin in introducing the bill. Across the country, child welfare agencies work to find permanent homes for youth in foster c  more

Langevin, McMorris Rodgers Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Strengthen Support for Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) applauded House passage of the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, their bipartisan bill to strengthen coordinated respite services for family members who care for loved ones with disabilities and other chronic health conditions. The legislation, which Langevin and McMorris Rodgers introduced in April, authorizes $  more

New $60.3 Million INFRA Grant Will Help Pave the Way for Improvements to Northbound Providence Viaduct
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Whitehouse authored INFRA grant program to meet RI's needs for large-scale infrastructure projects * * * In an effort to make travel through Providence safer and more efficient, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today announced a new $60.3 million federal "Infrastructure for Rebuilding America" grant, or INFRA grant, to replace and upgrade the Northbound Providence V  more

On the Eve of ADA Anniversary, Langevin Introduces Legislation to Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and Donald McEachin (D-VA) introduced legislation today to make it easier for small businesses to become accessible for people with disabilities and help those businesses comply with the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act bolsters the existing Disabled Access Cr  more

Reed, Blumenthal, Doggett Renew Push to End Special Tax Exemptions for Huge Executive Bonuses
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill would close a major loophole in current corporate tax law by preventing unlimited tax write-offs for jumbo bonuses * * * Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), are reintroducing the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act. This legislation would close a major loophole in current corporate t  more

Rep. Cicilline Issues Statement on Ex-Special Counsel Mueller Congressional Testimony
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following statement on ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees: "The Constitution makes clear that only Congress can hold a corrupt president accountable by removing him from office. "As he did in his 400-page report, Special Counsel Mueller today outlined a series of high crimes committed by Preside  more

Rep. Cicilline Questions Mueller on President Trump Obstructing Justice
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) questioned Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his findings regarding President Trump directing his former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski to tell then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions to limit the Special Counsel's investigation to elections after 2016. The video of Cicilline's questions and Mueller's testimony ca  more

Rep. Langevin Issues Statement on Ex-Special Counsel Mueller Testimony
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement regarding the testimony of ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees: "Director Mueller conducted a thorough, fair investigation into the Russian interference in our 2016 election, and I commend him for his service to our country. "Mueller's report and his testimony today make crystal clear that Russian interference was systematic and intended to help Donald T  more

Rep. Langevin: New $60.3 Million INFRA Grant Will Help Pave Way for Improvements to Northbound Providence Viaduct
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to make travel through Providence safer and more efficient, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today announced a new $60.3 million federal "Infrastructure for Rebuilding America" grant, or INFRA grant, to replace and upgrade the Northbound Providence Viaduct on I-95. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, designed the INFR  more

Sen. Reed Helps Pass 9/11 Victims Compensation Bill
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Senate approves legislation to ensure financial lifeline for people with health problems stemming from the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington, DC * * * In an effort to assist the firefighters, police officers, and other emergency personnel who risked their lives responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today voted in favor of the Never Forget the Heroes:  more

Sen. Reed Issues Floor Statement Ahead of Mueller Testimony Before House Committees
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor statement ahead of ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees: "Mr. President, I come to the floor just the day before Robert Mueller is set to come before the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees to focus attention on some of the key findings of the special counsel's report on Russia's interference in our 2016 elections. I have spoken on the floor   more

Sen. Whitehouse: New Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal Targets Industrial Emissions for Reduction
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Clean Industrial Technology Act backed by industry and environmental groups * * * U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mike Braun (R-IN), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL), David McKinley (R-WV), Aumua Amata (R-AS-At Large), and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), today introduced the bipartisan Clea  more

Sens. Inhofe, Reed Issue Statements on Reports of Air Force Suspension of Incentive Fees to Military Housing Bases
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statements on reports that the U.S. Air Force has suspended paying incentive fees at all 21 military housing bases operated by Balfour Beatty Communities: "Balfour Beatty's allegedly widespread use of fraudulent work order practices is unacceptable, period. The Air Force has done the right thing by suspending all incentive fees to Ba  more

Whitehouse-Hawley Bill to Prevent Officer Suicide Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan STOIC Act authorizes funding for mental health and suicide prevention services geared toward law enforcement * * * Last night, the White House announced that President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act sponsored by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). The legislation restores grant funding for   more