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JOHNSTON, R.I. -- U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin today will announce $2.5 million in funding nationally from the Lifespan Respite Care Act, which aims to provide respite services for people across the country who care for family members disabled by chronic illness or physical or mental problems.

Langevin will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. in the offices of the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, 1395 Atwood Ave., Johnston, which is poised to begin coordinating respite care in the state, according to a statement from Langevin's office.

"By funding respite care programs, we are taking a proactive step toward providing quality at-home care for millions of Americans with special needs, while preventing caregiver burnout," Langevin said in the statement.

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