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 Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Using debate moments to propel his presidential election campaign.

‘Baby Shacks’ pleads guilty, but ‘Eddie’ Lato backs out of deal


A surprise turn of events in court today - read all about it via Tim White. Don’t miss Manocchio’s response to the judge asking whether he was threatened into doing a plea deal.
 
 
 

Chafee: Iraq, high court made me back Senate gym pal Obama
By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Governor Chafee says it was an easy call for him to sign...
 

Watch: Michelle Obama surprises RI students at White House
Although many Rhode Islanders have probably taken a White House tour, it’s doubtful many have gotten...
 

Chafee is national co-chair of Obama’s re-election campaign
New: Chafee-Obama bond forged at gym (Feb. 22) By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - President Obama...
 

Prof: Providence retirees may face 73% haircut in bankruptcy
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and city retirees don’t agree on much, but they’d probably...
 

Taveras, retirees to meet March 3 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has invited city retirees...
 

A.H. Belo execs silent on Projo’s lagging ad sales, new website
A.H. Belo executives gave no explanation Tuesday for why The Providence Journal’s sales trailed...
 

Deadspin: ‘Worst College Basketball In America Is Played’ in RI
The headline kind of says it all. Deadspin was none too kind to WJAR a few months back, either. But...
 

Italy follows Providence’s lead, squeezes Vatican for revenue
If you thought Providence’s fight with Brown University was tough, look across the pond. Italy...
 

Chafee slams Obama’s medical pot crackdown: ‘Utter chaos’
Governor Chafee is under fire in Rhode Island for blocking three medical-marijuana dispensaries authorized...
 
 
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Ted Nesi covers government and the economy in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts for WPRI.com.

 
 
 

Political News


RI'ers running for delegate must file
Time is ticking away for Rhode Islanders who want to be delegates at the Democratic or Republican presidential conventions…
 

Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run
Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Barney…
 

Bill focuses on political contributions
Rep. John G. Edwards has introduced a new bill that will require political parties and action committees to file a report…
 

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Newsmakers


Newsmakers 2/17: Angel Taveras
This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.
 

Newsmakers 2/10: Deborah Gist
This week on Newsmakers: State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.
 

Newsmakers 2/3: Gov. Chafee, Mullaney
This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Lincoln Chafee and State Budget Officer Thomas Mullaney.
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…
 

High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…
 

Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…
 

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Rhode Island (change)

 
Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the first independent in his position, has his work cut out for him: fix the state's finances and help 66,000 unemployed Rhode Islanders get back to work.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Lincoln Chafee
Lieutenant Governor: Elizabeth Roberts
Attorney General: Peter Kilmartin
State Treasurer: Gina Raimondo
Secretary of State: Ralph Mollis

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