http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/cicilline-lashes-out-against-nra-ad <p>(PROVIDENCE, RI) Congressman David Cicilline is lashing out at the National Rifle Association for an ad it unveiled this week critical of the protection afforded the President’s two daughters.&nbsp; In a letter to supporters, Cicilline calls it a “new low” and says petty personal attacks have no place in the public debate on gun violence prevention. “The NRA doesn’t want to have a serious discussion on gun violence,” Cicilline says,&nbsp; adding&nbsp; “they just want to drag things into the gutter.” &nbsp;<br> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:22:23 +0000 Flo Jonic 8923 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/portsmouth-high-band-invited-presidents-inauguration <p>(PROVIDENCE, RI) In Portsmouth, fundraising efforts are underway to help the high school band get down to Washington DC to play in the President’s inaugural parade. The invitation came out of the blue.</p> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:38:47 +0000 Flo Jonic 7260 at http://ripr.org