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  billgaffney  liked the news story "It takes $331,181 a year to be in the 1% in Providence"

  It takes $331,181 a year to be in the 1% in Providence
  The New York Times has an interesting article in Sunday’s paper about the lifestyles of America’s much-discussed 1%. Even more interesting is the accompanying…
  Jan 16, 2012 1:10 PM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "Well, would you look at that? The RI budget is still balanced"

  Well, would you look at that? The RI budget is still balanced
  State lawmakers return to the State House at 4 p.m. Tuesday to kick off the 2012 legislative session. The AP’s David Klepper offered a solid rundown Monday of…
  Jan 4, 2012 8:04 AM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "Your week in political quotes"

   

  Your week in political quotes
  Two heavy hitters that were expected to scramble the 2012 field have declared their intentions to stay on the sidelines in this week in political quotes.
  Oct 7, 2011 10:05 AM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "Crisis atmosphere prevailed at Reed’s first SOTU"

  Crisis atmosphere prevailed at Reed’s first SOTU
  WASHINGTON — As he prepares to attend what will be his 20th State of the Union since entering Congress, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed still vividly recalls the first one…
  Jan 25, 2011 3:42 PM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "Chafee planning 'frugal' inauguration"

   

  Chafee planning 'frugal' inauguration
  Incoming Gov. Lincoln Chafee is planning what his office says is a frugal inauguration on Jan. 4, featuring Rhode Island's favorite free public arts event, Waterfire.…
  Dec 16, 2010 4:32 PM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "Boehner calls for smaller government"

   

  Boehner calls for smaller government
  House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner pledged Wednesday that Republicans will use their new House majority to seek a "smaller, less costly, and more accountable government,"…
  Nov 4, 2010 7:19 AM
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  billgaffney  liked the news story "No hard feelings toward Chafee from EDC board"

  No hard feelings toward Chafee from EDC board
  Stokes said the agency's heavy-hitting new board hasn't taken the incoming governor's criticism personally.
  Nov 4, 2010 7:16 AM
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  billgaffney  opposed "Changing the Official Name of the State"

  Changing the Official Name of the State
  If approved, the amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution would change the official name of the state from the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations to…
  Nov 2, 2010 10:48 AM
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  billgaffney  supported candidate "Catherine Taylor"

   

  Catherine Taylor
  Public affairs consultant Catherine Taylor of Providence is the Republican nominee for secretary of state.
  Nov 2, 2010 10:47 AM
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  billgaffney  supported candidate "Erik Wallin"

   

  Erik Wallin
  Attorney Erik Wallin of South Kingstown is the Republican nominee for Attorney General.
  Nov 2, 2010 10:46 AM