jim langevin

Tracing the Long Road to Same-Sex Marriage in Rhode Island

Scott MacKay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:40:08 +0000

Change happens slowly in politics. Except when it doesn’t. Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay explains the forces behind Rhode Island’s reversal on gay marriage.

The Ocean State is poised to become the 10th state in the nation to recognize same sex marriages and join our five New England neighbors in the vanguard of the movement for equal treatment for gay citizens.

Congressman Langevin Witnesses Investiture of Pope Francis

Flo Jonic — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:08:41 +0000

Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin was among the 200,000 people who thronged Vatican City Tuesday for the installation mass of Pope Francis. The Catholic congressman called it one of the most meaningful and spiritual experiences of his life.

Langevin was part of a congressional delegation that represented the United States at the investiture of Pope Francis. The Rhode Island democrat says he was thrilled and honored to be there.

Congressman Jim Langevin Worried About Sequestration Cuts

Jehane Samaha — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:56:29 +0000

If the so-called sequester takes effect, 2^nd District Congressman Jim Langevin says programs in Rhode Island will suffer, from education, to defense, to nutrition programs and public health. Langevin is concerned that what he terms the “indiscriminate” $85 billion in cuts will lead to economic slowdowns, starting as soon as next month.

Langevin tries for nationwide fire safety

Flo Jonic — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:50:08 +0000

Congressman Jim Langevin has re-introduced a bill aimed at increasing the number of businesses that are equipped with fire sprinklers.

Cyber-security comes of age as a media hot topic

Ian Donnis — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:10:19 +0000

Cyber-security -- a topic long championed by Congressman Jim Langevin -- has finally emerged as a bona fide hot topic.

Tech writer Arik Hesseldahl offers this overview Tuesday, in a piece ominously headlined, "Cyberwar with China is here, like it or not":

Langevin slams Ted Nugent for "bizarre diatribe"

Ian Donnis — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:00:28 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIj1RlXPJIc

Congressman Jim Langevin is responding to criticism from rocker Ted "Cat Scratch Fever" Nugent, an ardent gun advocate, lambasting what MSNBC dubbed the rocker's "bizarre diatribe" following President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Via news release:

Langevin, Cicilline highlight toll of gun violence as part of State of the Union address

Ian Donnis — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:29:59 +0000

Congressman Jim Langevin and David Cicilline are among more than 20 reps bringing guests to President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night whose lives have been impacted by gun-related violence.

Langevin says the point is to personalize the issue as the tragedy last year in Newtown, Connecticut, recedes in time:

Career training program at risk

Elisabeth Harrison — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:06:17 +0000

Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Jim Langevin are asking the Federal Labor Department to reverse an enrollment freeze at Job Corps, a technical training and GED program with sites around the country, including Exeter, Rhode Island.

In a letter, a group of 17 senators say the freeze will have an adverse effect on thousands of young people.

RI delegation applauds Obama's inaugural address

Catherine Welch — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:54:29 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is giving the president’s inaugural address a big thumbs up. The address touched on same-sex marriage, the environment and the need for cooperation.

Congressman Jim Langevin says it was a thrill to be looking on as the president took his oath of office. He calls the address “outstanding.”

RI's congressional delegates call for gun control

Kristin Gourlay — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:29:19 +0000

(Providence, RI) All four members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation gathered today to announce their commitment to pushing for stronger gun control laws.