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Newsmakers 5/11: Angel Taveras

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Updated: May 19, 2012 11:15 AM

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. The mayor discusses Providence's financial situation and the controversial pension changes he and the City Council approved earlier this month, saying they're difficult but necessary. He also discusses the city's schools, same-sex marriage and his political future.

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