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Cicilline Chairs First Antitrust Panel Hearing on Soaring Health Care

WASHINGTON – House Antitrust Subcommittee Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) hosted the subcommittee’s hearing today to investigate the harmful effects of consolidation and anticompetitive behavior in the health care market. The following is footage and a transcript of Chairman Cicilline’s opening remarks: Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) House Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee Hearing: Diagnosing […]readmore

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Nadler, Cicilline Press for Answers on Whether White House Interfered

WASHINGTON – Following reports that President Donald Trump directed then-National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn to use the Justice Department to block AT&T’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner, a move that could benefit Fox News and hurt CNN, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) are requesting the White House […]readmore

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Langevin, Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Education in CTE

Bipartisan legislation provides resources to develop CTE curricula that incorporate cybersecurity training WASHINGTON – Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act, which will jumpstart the development of CTE curricula that incorporate cybersecurity skillstraining. “Protecting power plants, dams, and hospitals […]readmore

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UMass Dartmouth returns Commencement ceremonies to main campus in 2019

Four ceremonies scheduled for May 10 and May 13 will allow for unlimited family and friends to attend The 119th UMass Dartmouth Commencement ceremonies are returning to the university’s main campus at 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth after two at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield. “Commencement Day is one of the most important milestones in the […]readmore

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Salvatore to Reintroduce Ordinance That Reduces Red Tape for School

Providence, RI – With the recent resignation of Providence Superintendent of Schools Christopher Maher, Councilman David A. Salvatore has filed an ordinance to reduce red tape surrounding purchasing by City departments. Currently, all city expenditures of $5,000 or more must be approved by the City Council. Councilman Salvatore’s ordinance would raise the threshold for sole […]readmore

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RWU to Offer Joint JD/MBA Degree

School of Law and Mario J. Gabelli School of Business will offer only JD/MBA program in Rhode Island BRISTOL, R.I., March 7, 2019 ­­– Roger Williams University will become the only school in Rhode Island offering a joint Juris Doctorate/Master of Business Administration degree. RWU’s School of Law and the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business […]readmore

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Rhode Island Small Businesses Cannot Afford Another Minimum Wage Increase

PROVIDENCE, March 6, 2019 — In response to a proposal before the House Committee on Labor to raise the state minimum wage to $12.50 per hour, the following statements may be attributed to NFIB’s Rhode Island State Director, Christopher Carlozzi: “The last minimum wage increase just took effect and another hike is already being proposed,” said Christopher Carlozzi, NFIB’s […]readmore

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Reed, Collins & Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Funding for Heating

Senators urge Trump Administration to prioritize programs that provide energy assistance for low-income households WASHINGTON, DC – Seeking to help vulnerable populations afford their heating and air conditioning during months of extreme temperatures, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are leading a bipartisan coalition of Senators in urging the Trump Administration to include funding for the Low […]readmore