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November 7, 2009
Historic Health Insurance Reform Passes House - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin today proudly cast his vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This legislation combined the work of three House Committees into one bill and is the result of many months of hearings and public debate. It is estimated to ultimately provide health insurance coverage to 96 percent of all Americans, in addition to instituting reforms that will improve the quality and reduce the cost of care for all citizens.
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November 7, 2009
Langevin Talks Cyber Security on 60 Minutes - WARWICK, RI – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will appear on 60 Minutes, the CBS news magazine show, on Sunday, November 8, to talk about our nation’s growing and persistent cyber security threats. Tune in to watch his interview with Steve Kroft at 7 p.m.
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November 5, 2009
Spalding Appointed EPA Regional Administrator - WASHINGTON, DC - Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today applauded the Obama Administration’s announcement that it will name Curt Spalding as the new head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region I office. As the U.S. EPA Region I Administrator, Spalding will be New England's senior environmental official, overseeing federal environmental programs within the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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November 5, 2009
Congress Extends Unemployment Benefits - WARWICK, RI - Congressmen Patrick J. Kennedy and Jim Langevin voted again today to provide an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits for more than 4,000 Rhode Islanders, who have exhausted their current benefits. H.R. 3548, the Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, extends unemployment insurance benefits in every state by 14 weeks, with an additional 6 weeks in high unemployment states like Rhode Island. The legislation had been held up in the Senate after originally passing the House in September.
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October 29, 2009
House Unveils Revised Health Insurance Reform Bill - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin today joined his Democratic colleagues on the steps of the US Capitol to announce the details of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This new legislation combines the three House Committee bills into one and is the result of numerous hearings and public debate. It is estimated to cover 96 percent of all Americans. The bill is slated to come to the Floor for debate and vote as early as next week.
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November 19, 2009
Langevin Statement on Medicare Physician Payments - Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. This legislation will prevent a scheduled 21 percent Medicare payment cut to physicians, while providing a long-term fix to the flawed Medicare reimbursement formula that has threatened access to care for over a decade.
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November 18, 2009
Langevin Statement Supporting Small Business - Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3014, the Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Act.
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November 17, 2009
Langevin Statement on Financial Reform - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Financial Services Committee’s work to overhaul our financial system.
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November 7, 2009
Langevin Statement on Health Care Reform - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Congress has made unprecedented strides this year in the fight to reform our nation’s health insurance system and provide coverage to all Americans, and today’s vote represents a historic culmination of these vast, collaborative efforts. This transformative bill offers real solutions for Rhode Islanders by providing better access to affordable, quality health care coverage and finally puts America back on the path to an efficient and sustainable health care system.
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November 7, 2009
Langevin Statement on Affordable Health Care for America Act - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this rule and the underlying bill, which finally puts us on the path to solving our nation’s health care crisis. Since coming to Congress, I have heard from countless Rhode Islanders struggling with the failures of our health care system. I have heard from constituents forced to make the unconscionable choice between seeing their doctors or their next meal, paying their mortgage or losing their coverage, and families facing bankruptcy due to catastrophic medical costs. The time for inaction is over.
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June 2008
Here to Help, Improving Access, No Veteran Left Behind - These are indeed challenging times, and I am working tirelessly in Washington, D.C., to try to ease the burdens on Rhode Island families however I can. As always, if you or someone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to call my office. We can point you in the right direction. Many in our community – from our Community Action Programs and Rhode Island Housing to food pantries – are ready to help, especially during tough times like these.
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