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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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October 28, 2009
Langevin Hosts Cyber Panel Discussion - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin will host a panel discussion on cyber warfare and deterrence tomorrow, October 29, at 2 p.m. in the Capitol Visitor Center’s South Meeting Room.
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October 27, 2009
Langevin to Attend White House Defense Bill Signing - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin will visit the White House tomorrow to watch President Barack Obama sign H.R. 2647, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, in the Rose Garden.
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October 21, 2009
Service Members May Be Eligible for Back Pay - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Defense plans to provide retroactive Stop Loss special pay to service members who had their enlistment extended or retirement suspended under the Stop Loss program from September 11, 2001, to September 30, 2009.
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October 15, 2009
Langevin Infuriated Over Financial Sector Bonuses - WARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today expressed outrage over news of more massive bonuses to Wall Street executives, including $198 million to be distributed by AIG next March and indications that Goldman Sachs is on track to provide a record payout to its executives by the end of 2009.
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November 4, 2009
Langevin Statement on Expedited Credit Card Reform - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3639, the Expedited Card Reform for Consumers Act. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this measure, which would move the effective date of the remaining provisions of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 up to December 1st, 2009. This law provides tough new protections for consumers by banning unfair rate increases, abusive fees and penalties, and strengthening enforcement.
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November 3, 2009
Langevin Speaks on the Need for Health Care Reform - Madam Speaker, I’d like to take a minute to talk about a family from Rhode Island.
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October 29, 2009
Langevin Statement on Small Business Financing & Investment Act - Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act. This legislation will directly support small business jobs in Rhode Island by extending certain small business American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provisions and updating SBA programs to help meet the needs of businesses.
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October 27, 2009
Langevin Continues Call for Health Care Reform - Madam Speaker, I am very encouraged by the progress made on health insurance reform this Congress. However, we are not there yet, and we cannot let this opportunity pass us by.
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October 22, 2009
Opinion Piece on the Importance of Respite Care - In the midst of a passionate debate on national health reform and state Medicaid waivers, it is easy to forget about the millions of families nationwide that provide full time care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Family caregiving is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of our nation’s health care system. Whether they are caring for a child with Autism, a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, or a spouse with Multiple Sclerosis, we all know someone who is a family caregiver.
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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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