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Democrat from Rhode Island
James Langevin has represented Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District since 2001. He was elected to the state's Constitutional Convention in 1986. Two years later, he won a seat as a State Representative and went on to become, at age 30, Rhode Island's youngest Secretary of State in 1995.
Recent statements involving James Langevin
"Under the Obama administration, we are drilling and producing more domestic energy supplies than we ever had before."
"When Congressman Langevin took office, gas was around $1.70 per gallon, and now it is near $4 per gallon."
James Langevin "has received almost $20 million from taxpayers and special interests to use at his own discretion to supposedly champion Rhode Island’s needs."
"Jimmy Langevin is having a fundraiser . . . to retire the debt from his campaign for secretary of state, which was 12 years ago."
"Foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft."
Recent stories featuring James Langevin
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