Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy security


A portion of emails released May 15, 2013, that document how the Obama administration crafted its talking points following the Sept. 11, 2012, deadly attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
 
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya.
 
 
 

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea party Video
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher...
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records Video
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns...
 

RI delegation slams IRS for auditing conservative groups
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse suggested the scandal over IRS audits of conservative groups reflects a...
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the...
 

Ex-Gov. Sanford seeks 2nd chance in South Carolina
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — One congressional candidate is a former Republican governor seeking redemption...
 

South Carolina center stage in early 2016 talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mere months after the 2012 election, South Carolina is a buzz of political activity...
 

Cruz urges GOP to work together for Senate control
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is urging Republicans to work together to help the party...
 

2016: Rare same-state pairings in the early stages
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The early stages of the 2016 presidential race feature an unusual cluster of high-powered...
 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short...
 
 
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Political News


Ken Block to run for governor in '14
Moderate Party founder Ken Block will once again be the face of his party's 2014 gubernatorial run, according to a website…
 

Cicilline introduces student loan bills
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is co-sponsoring three bills designed to maintain low interest rates on student loans, hoping…
 

Doherty: No plans to run for governor
Former State Police superintendent and congressional candidate Brendan Doherty on Friday said he has no plans to run for…
 

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Nesi's Notes


Ken Block to run for governor in ’14
Moderate Party founder Ken Block will once again be the face of his party's 2014 gubernatorial run, according to a website…
 

Target 12: Stores sanctioned for food stamp…
Fewer than two percent of all certified food stamp retailers in Rhode Island were disqualified by from accepting EBT cards…
 

A closer look at the Texas billionaire…
Houston hedge-fund billionaire and former Enron trader John Arnold has become a surprisingly famous figure in Rhode Island…
 

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Newsmakers


Newsmakers 5/14: Frank Caprio
This week on Newsmakers: Former General Treasurer Frank Caprio.
 

Newsmakers 5/13: Congressman David Cicilline
This week on Newsmakers: Congressman David Cicilline, D-R.I.
 

Newsmakers 5/3: Bishop Thomas Tobin
This week on Newsmakers: Bishop Thomas Tobin.
 

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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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