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Jim Langevin (born '''James R. Langevin''' on April 22 , 1964 in Providence, Rhode Island ) is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island congressional delegation. He was a member of the Rhode Island state assembly from 1988 until 1994, Secretary Of State of Rhode Island from 1995 until 2001, and has been a member of the United States House Of Representatives since 2001, representing the state's 2nd Congressional district. ( map ) Langevin has been unable to walk since 1980, when, at the age of 16, he was seriously injured in an accidental shooting. He uses a wheelchair, and is known as an advocate for people with disabilities. On July 27 , 2004 , he spoke to the Democratic National Convention , largely on the subject of stem cell research. Langevin is Roman Catholic and is one of the few Pro-life Democrats in Congress. Langevin considered challenging Liberal , pro-choice Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee in 2006 . EXTERNAL LINK |
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