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Congressman David Cicilline challenges Paul Ryan's facts.

Cicilline To Paul Ryan: ‘My Question Is A *Factual* One’

By Bob Plain on March 14, 2013

This is exactly why Rhode Island reelected Congressman David Cicilline: so we would have someone who would stand up to Paul Ryan. From The Hill today about his bizarrely inappropriate budget proposal:  “Ryan this year made a concession to conservatives and moved up the date when his budget balances.” Paul Ryan making a concession to [...]

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Screen shot of the state House of Representatives Facebook page.

House of Reps on Facebook Want to Hear From You

By Bob Plain on November 26, 2012

Progressives take note and take action: the state House of Representative’s Facebook page is now soliciting opinions on potential upcoming legislation. Recent questions include: Do you think the House and Senate should repeal the Voter ID law? Would you support a tax credit for employers who hire graduates of local colleges and universities who choose [...]

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