WARWICK, R.I. – “It is with profound sadness that I learned today of the passing of Frank J. Montanaro, Sr., renowned labor and political leader and Rhode Island’s proud Democratic National Committeeman,” said state Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. McNamara on Tuesday. “Frank was a man of incredible spirit and humor, and his passion for […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement on the passing of Frank J. Montanaro Sr., 82, a former president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and firefighter in the Cranston Fire Department: “I am deeply saddened by Frank’s passing, but grateful for his many years of friendship, support, and counsel. “He […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump’s address on Afghanistan: “While I appreciate the President’s newfound respect for the complexity of our role in Afghanistan, his announcement last night was light on specifics and absent of all metrics for success, which […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the passing of Frank Montanaro, Sr. «Andy and I send our thoughts and prayers to Frank’s family. Frank was a giant in Rhode Island and a fierce advocate for working families. His service as a firefighter, President of the AFL-CIO and party […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I.— Congressman Jim Langevin will present First Lieutenant Stephen McMahon, a veteran of the Vietnam War, with six service medals — including a Bronze Star — on Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m. Media coverage is invited at the Congressman’s district office in Warwick. McMahon is a native Rhode Islander, born on May 13, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI –Rhode Island is now the ninth state in the country to enact Automatic Voter Registration (AVR). Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea lauded Governor Gina Raimondo for signing AVR into law: «I promised Rhode Islanders that I would work to ensure that elections in our state are fair, fast and accurate. Having clean […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are calling for a multi-pronged strategy to battle the opioid epidemic and expressing deep concern that the Trump Administration is not taking swift, meaningful action to assist states, communities, and families suffering from the opioid crisis. Reed and Whitehouse are among 20 U.S. […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was diagnosed with a brain tumor, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: «John McCain is an American hero and a true statesman. He never gives up and will face cancer with the same indomitable spirit that has always carried him through. I […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, offered his support for the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed out of committee late last night by a vote of 60-1. The annual defense bill, which sets policy and funding levels for the nation’s armed […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee announced details of the committee’s markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. The committee voted 27-0 to report the bill, which authorizes up to $632 billion in base funding for the U.S. Department of Defense and the national security programs of […]readmore