Dozens of protestors gathered in downtown Providence yesterday to greet U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan, a Republican, was in the heavily Democratic…
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Political Roundtable: Knight On Why He Ran, Raimondo’s Tuition Plan & President Trump
State Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington) joins Political Roundtable to discus why he ran for the General Assembly; whether he supports Governor Raimondo’s…
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RI Lawmakers Weigh In On Trump’s Address To Congress
Reaction to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night is breaking along partisan lines.
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RI’s Congressional Delegation Weighs In On Trump Address
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation expressed skepticism after President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress, Tuesday.
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President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress – Annotated
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on Tuesday evening at the Capitol, around 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The address…
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RI Muslim-American Doctor Brings Message Of Unity To Trump Address
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, and some Democrats plan on bringing special guests. Rhode Island Reps. Jim…
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Cicilline Calls On President To Denounce Threats Against Jewish Community Centers
Congressman David Cicilline is calling on President Trump to denounce a series of threats against Jewish Community Centers in Providence and elsewhere.
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Sen. Reed’s Constituents Voice Concerns About Trump Administration
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed held a meeting with constituents in Providence, Thursday. Some 100 people gathered to voice concerns over President Trump’s cabinet…
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EMILY’s List Endorses Raimondo, 20 Months Ahead Of 2018 Election
With more than 20 months to go until Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial election, EMILY’s List — a national group that supports pro-choice women…
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Changes To The Corporate Tax Rate Could Affect Affordable Housing In RI
Affordable housing advocates are worried President Donald Trump’s promises to reduce corporate taxes could affect their ability to finance new projects….