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WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas:
“Today marks two years since the horrific October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, the single deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust and a day we will never forget.
We grieve the victims, hold their families in our prayers, and demand the return of the hostages that have endured two years of suffering.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security & Enforcement, released the following statement on news reports that the Trump Administration used a transnational crime and counterterrorism unit to secretly target people practicing free speech:
The state’s congressional delegation recently announced it has secured $648 million in federal fire grants that will benefit 15 fire departments throughout t in he state through – including Cranston and Johnston.
The funds from the Assistance to Firefights Grant (AFG) program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program will help departments acquire needed equipment ranging from fire trucks to breathing apparatus and other personal safety gear.
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Kent’s Hospital at Home program has proven to be a success improving the recovery of patients and freeing hospital beds for those in need of more acute care. On Thursday as he met with doctors and top level Care New England staff, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner thought the program could serve as a model for hospitals across the state.
But with the government shutdown, the program was placed on “pause.” All 10 patients who were recovering at home returned to the hospital.
WARWICK, RI — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today met with Rhode Island health care leaders at Kent Hospital for a roundtable discussion on the urgent need to address rising health care costs as Congress debates the inclusion of continued health care funding in the federal budget. Magaziner and the leaders also toured the hospital’s Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Unit.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the below statement as the federal government nears a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday.
“Rhode Islanders are facing a health care crisis, with costs set to increase dramatically due to Republican funding cuts. It is unacceptable that with the government about to shut down and the health care system in crisis, House Republicans left Washington and are on vacation.
At a joint press conference Friday, Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo publicly decried looming federal cuts to health care assistance they say would be devastating to Rhode Islanders. They were joined by leaders from the state health care industry as they pledged to fight the cuts in Washington.
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Renovations are getting underway at the Peace Dale Library in South Kingstown to create a new community learning center.
State and local leaders were at the library on Kingstown Road to mark the start of the renovations on Thursday.
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WARWICK, RI — Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) joined Rhode Island health care leaders to call for urgent action to address the rising cost of health insurance in the state. This includes extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their health insurance, and restoring critical funding for Medicaid and medical research.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) announced the introduction of their bicameral Stand Strong for Medicare Act, legislation that improves the safety of older Americans by ensuring that fall-prevention equipment is reimbursable under Medicare Part B.