Langevin Announces Streetworkers Appropriation

March 25, 2008

Langevin, along with Congressman Patrick Kennedy recently announced $352,000 appropriation for the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence Streetworker Program at the South Side Recreation Center in Providence.

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Langevin Believes Cyber Security Needs More Attention

March 13, 2008

While the Bush Administration is starting to pay attention to securing the nation's cyber infrastructure, Langevin believes more needs to be done.

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Langevin Works to Bring Clinton RI Victory

March 05, 2008

Langevin was delighted to help Senator Hillary Clinton win the Rhode Island Presidential Primary.

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Langevin Announces Sweitzer as Finance Chair

June 21, 2007

(WARWICK, R.I.) Congressman Jim Langevin today announced that Donald R. Sweitzer will serve as the 2008 Langevin for Congress Finance Chair.

“While 2008 may seem far away, I am thrilled that Don has agreed to play such a vital role as I begin organizing for my fourth congressional re-election bid,” said Langevin. “Don has been a long time friend and confidant and I look forward to working with him over the next two years.”

Sweitzer, a resident of Warwick, is a senior vice president for GTECH in charge of overseeing global business development and public affairs. He served from 1985 to 1989 as the finance director of the Democratic National Committee and then later returned to the DNC as its Political Director from 1993-1995.

“As a well-respected leader for one of Rhode Island's top employers and a veteran of local and national politics, Don offers my campaign a tremendous amount of experience,” continued Langevin. “I am proud to have him aboard for 2008.”


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