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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.

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 this summer.
 
 
 

Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run Video
Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring...
 

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

City reaches agreement with university Video
Mayor Angel Taveras announced a tentative deal with Johnson & Wales University to deposit more money...
 

No solution seen to money woes in Prov.
Mayor Angel Taveras's spokesman said "it's not entirely clear how we get into the next fiscal year without...
 

Mayor hopeful Prov can avoid bankruptcy Video
A markedly more upbeat Providence Mayor Angel Taveras expressed optimism on Monday that Rhode Island's...
 

Mayor: Providence is facing bankruptcy Video
At a dramatic news conference, Taveras said the city is near the breaking point and demanded sacrifices...
 

Former Gov. Joseph Garrahy laid to rest Video
Hundreds of people filed into the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence to say a final goodbye...
 

Judge lets city retirees avoid Medicare
The city of Providence suffered a costly legal defeat on Monday as a judge ruled the Taveras administration...
 

RI leaders send condolences for Garrahy Video
Many prominent leaders have sent statements to Eyewitness News, offering condolences to the Garrahy family...
 
 
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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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Nesi's Notes


‘Baby Shacks’ pleads guilty,…
A surprise turn of events in court today - read all about it via Tim White. Don’t miss Manocchio’s response…
 

Chafee: Iraq, high court made me back Senate…
By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Governor Chafee says it was an easy call for him to sign on as co-chair of President…
 

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

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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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