New federal funds will help Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket and other communities address pressing challenges – from housing and homelessness to increasing opportunities for economic development WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help revitalize local neighborhoods and support economic development and affordable housing programs throughout the state, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode […]Load more...
PHOTO: President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, before boarding Marine One helicopter, April 10, 2019. VOA NEWS – Michael Bowman & Ken Bredemeier U.S. President Donald Trump contended Wednesday that investigators who started an initial probe into his 2016 campaign were attempting […]Load more...
PHOTO:U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, center, addresses a meeting on Venezuela in the United Nations Security Council at U.N. headquarters, April 10, 2019. VOA NEWS – Margaret Besheer UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called on the United Nations on Wednesday to «stand up for democracy» and recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as […]Load more...
FILE – 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to local residents during an organizing event, March 1, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa. VOA NEWS- Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on corporate profits that’s designed to prevent business giants from taking advantage of the existing tax code […]Load more...
Photo: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a news conference to introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 10, 2019. Agence France-Presse U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled his updated «Medicare for all» plan Wednesday with several rival Democratic presidential hopefuls jumping onboard, spotlighting […]Load more...
Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg greets voters during a campaign stop at Portsmouth Gas Light, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 8, 2019. VOA NEWS – Kathleen Struck WASHINGTON — Seems like just about no one can pronounce his name. But more and more people want to know about him. Four months ago, Pete Buttigieg, […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01 issued the following statement today after the resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: “It’s about time. Secretary Nielsen implemented the President’s horrific family separation policy. She was an enabler for this administration’s worst impulses. She won’t be missed.” “It’s profoundly […]Load more...
Bill adds stronger protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement today after voting to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), legislation that improves services available to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking . It passed the House of Representatives by […]Load more...
Voz de América El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Mike Pompeo, afirmó este jueves que durante la reunión para festejar el 70 aniversario de la OTAN, los ministros discutieron temas tan diversos como presupuestos, lucha contra el terrorismo e incluso la presencia de Rusia en Venezuela, Durante la rueda de prensa después de la […]Load more...
STATE HOUSE — Representative John W. Lyle Jr. (District – 46 Lincoln, Pawtucket) and Representative Nardone (District – 28 Coventry) are pleased to put forward legislation to reform the 911 fees. The proposed bill (5433) would create a restricted receipt account for all 911 funds collected by telephone service providers on land lines and cell […]Load more...
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