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August 9, 2009 - August 15, 2009 Archives


Moderate party chief says petition goal reached

12:40 PM Thu, Aug 13, 2009 | | Comments (4)
By Jack Perry    Email

By John Hill Journal staff writer The head of the Moderate Party of Rhode Island is claiming that enough valid voter signatures have been certified to put the party on the statewide ballot next fall. Moderate Party founder Kenneth Block......

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R.I. GOP fundraiser to feature ex-Carcieri aide, now GOP leader, McKay

1:15 PM Wed, Aug 12, 2009 | | Comments (4)
By Steve Peoples    Email

The Rhode Island Republican Party plans to feature a nationally-known GOP leader at a breakfast fundraiser later in the month. It is none other than Ken McKay, former Governor Carcieri top aide turned executive director of the Republican National Committee.......

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Dennigan clarifies remarks about Langevin's disability

7:05 AM Mon, Aug 10, 2009 | | Comments (4)
By News staff    Email

By Cynthia Needham Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island needs a "stronger and more capable voice in Congress." That's according to Democratic congressional hopeful state Rep. Elizabeth M. Dennigan, who was clearly knocking incumbent congressman U.S. Rep.......

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