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  • Jojo_Jojo
    Jojo_Jojo  commented: The only solution for a lasting peace is absolute democratic process (that we Americans cherish so passionately) for the entire territory in question, otherwise, the…
     
    US urges Israel, Palestine peace talks
    The Obama administration's top two Mideast peace envoys are returning to the region this week in a last-ditch bid to avert a looming crisis over a Palestinian bid for…
    Sep 19, 2011 10:56 AM
  • PuzzleMind
    PuzzleMind  commented: If it is ever reached, the current and any other artificial “peace agreement” will be illegitimate before it is ever signed because (1) all people living in Palestine…
     
    US urges Israel, Palestine peace talks
    The Obama administration's top two Mideast peace envoys are returning to the region this week in a last-ditch bid to avert a looming crisis over a Palestinian bid for…
    Sep 19, 2011 9:43 AM
  • BreaCairo
    BreaCairo  commented: what a freak, he should have been long gone
     
    WPRI Poll: Barney Frank in tight race
    U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is facing what may be the toughest re-election fight of his 30-year career as he holds onto a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Sean…
    Aug 23, 2011 6:59 PM
  • lyndsie
    lyndsie  commented: Oh and another thing,Chafee's correspondence never seems to get answered, you send an email and he or these staffs never reply back..now forget it…
    Chafee shakes up communications team after early defeats
    The governor's top spokesman, Mike Trainor, is out and Christine Hunsinger is in after a difficult first eight months.
    Aug 18, 2011 4:37 PM
  • lyndsie
    lyndsie  commented: Why this boob? How did she GET this job? She is not a native Rhode Islander, and she criticized Chafee last year, go away Christine!!! What did you…
    Chafee shakes up communications team after early defeats
    The governor's top spokesman, Mike Trainor, is out and Christine Hunsinger is in after a difficult first eight months.
    Aug 18, 2011 4:30 PM
  • PuzzleMind
    PuzzleMind  commented: If it is ever reached, the current and any other artificial “peace agreement” will be illegitimate before it is ever signed because (1) all people living in Palestine…
     
    Obama pushes Israel, Palestine talks
    President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it's "more vital than ever" for Israel and the Palestinians to restart peace talks, as he plunged again into Mideast diplomacy…
    Jul 18, 2011 3:08 PM
  • Rocco
    Rocco  commented: Why would Zionists want to discuss any peace agreement with the Palestinians when they have overwhelming military supremacy, seemingly ultimate power, and apparently bright…
     
    Obama pushes Israel, Palestine talks
    President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it's "more vital than ever" for Israel and the Palestinians to restart peace talks, as he plunged again into Mideast diplomacy…
    Jul 18, 2011 2:39 PM
  • Jojo_Jojo
    Jojo_Jojo  commented: All who wish to reproduce my comment on mailing lists, repost on other blogs, or send to congress, senators and state representatives, or use for lobbying are welcome to…
     
    Obama pushes Israel, Palestine talks
    President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it's "more vital than ever" for Israel and the Palestinians to restart peace talks, as he plunged again into Mideast diplomacy…
    Jul 18, 2011 11:16 AM
  • JimGilchrist
    JimGilchrist  commented: I commend Mr. Vargas for his admissions. Now, if the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does its job, then Mr. Vargas will be deported back to the Phillipines,…
     
    Journalist: I'm an illegal immigrant
    A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covered presidential politics and the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings for The Washington Post is going on network television to…
    Jun 23, 2011 1:59 PM
  • Hosed_By_The_System
    Hosed_By_The_System  commented: Of course they doubt it, they will do everything they can to make it seem as if he's alive. Wait right where you are, we're coming for you soon
     
    Taliban doubt that bin Laden is dead
    The Taliban cast suspicion Tuesday on the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death, saying they would not believe the al-Qaida leader was dead until they had seen proof…
    May 5, 2011 5:26 AM
  • Gardinerda
    Gardinerda  commented: After having worked with many on "Disability" in an attempt to help them get back to work, I can tell you that for every worker trying to overcome an…
    Target 12 scrutinizes disability pensions in Providence
    We found a city firefighter who retired with a disability is also a dedicated weightlifter - shining a light on an issue the Taveras administration is pledging to examine.
    May 1, 2011 9:12 AM
  • 44Guyton
    44Guyton  commented: If you believed the developers and did not do the research BEFORE you began constructing wind turbines in Rhode Island shame on you. Where did you think wind turbines…
    So much for those green jobs in Rhode Island
    Advocates of renewable-energy projects often emphasize that one of the benefits will be an increase in manufacturing jobs for states like Rhode Island. So it’s…
    Apr 27, 2011 9:16 AM
  • 44Guyton
    44Guyton  disliked the news story "So much for those green jobs in Rhode Island"
    So much for those green jobs in Rhode Island
    Advocates of renewable-energy projects often emphasize that one of the benefits will be an increase in manufacturing jobs for states like Rhode Island. So it’s…
    Apr 27, 2011 9:10 AM
  • websteraveschool
    websteraveschool  disliked the news story "Cicilline: GOP budget shows ‘real’ threat to seniors"
    Cicilline: GOP budget shows ‘real’ threat to seniors
    "During my campaign I was criticized for doing a 'Scare the Seniors' tour. This is exactly what I was talking about," he said in an interview with WPRI.com.
    Apr 22, 2011 10:48 AM
  • websteraveschool
    websteraveschool  commented: very disappointing
    Cicilline: GOP budget shows ‘real’ threat to seniors
    "During my campaign I was criticized for doing a 'Scare the Seniors' tour. This is exactly what I was talking about," he said in an interview with WPRI.com.
    Apr 22, 2011 10:47 AM

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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