U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, who owns Facebook stock worth at least $300,000, said he supports imposing stronger regulation of the social media giant. A financial disclosure form filed last year shows that Langevin owns Facebook holdings valued between $300,000 and $600,000. He said the investment would not stop him from imposing more government oversight on […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For May 10
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is suggesting that the legislative budget for the next fiscal year will include new measures meant to improve […]
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Q&A: David Cicilline On The New Democratic House Majority, Regulating Tech Giants, 2022 & More
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline stopped by The Public’s Radio to discuss his new role as chairman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee; the outlook for regulating Facebook and other tech giants; whether he’s discussed with U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin the possible loss of a congressional seat in 2022, and more.
