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Gabe Amo is Rhode Island’s first Black elected US rep.

Gabe Amo is Rhode Island’s first Black elected US rep.

Gabe Amo, a former aide in the Biden and Obama administrations, made history on Nov. 7 by becoming the first Black person elected to represent Rhode Island in Congress.

November 15th, 2023 >

Candidates of color join large field in R.I. congressional race

Candidates of color join large field in R.I. congressional race

More than a dozen Democratic candidates have entered the special election race for the Rhode Island congressional seat vacated by Rep. David Cicilline. who announced his resignation June 1 to run the Rhode Island Foundation.

June 7th, 2023 >

Republicans play Russian roulette with U.S. economic future

Republicans play Russian roulette with U.S. economic future

In this congressional session, House Republicans have chosen to hold America hostage with extreme demands that threaten funding for Social Security, Medicaid and programs that support children and senior citizens. Or else, they say, they will not support raising the debt ceiling.

May 31st, 2023 >

COVID-19 aid remains stymied in Congress

Since late July, consumers and small businesses have hoped for a renewed federal commitment for COVID-19 aid. But no successful compromise on two vastly different aid proposals has yet to emerge.

September 24th, 2020 >