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More Transparency with Legislative Grants
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.  In this case the broken clock is Rep. Nick Gorham, whose legislation - H-7627- is an important initiative that would increase transparency and accountability in government by requiring some simple disclosures for the legislative grant process.  The…
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Ernie and Bert On Obama V. Clinton
Pat Crowley |  May 08, 2008
 (h/t Daily Dose)This stuff is just too funny to watch during the day....  Read More...

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Another Carcieri Staffer Finds Another $100k Job
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Not only did Gov. Carcieri try to get $24k raises for his department heads without media scrutiny, but he has given out plush $100k jobs to his friends in recent months.  Ellen NelsonSteve KassJohn Robitaille Adelita Orefice Gary Sasse Well, as we learn today from Scott MacKay…
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Sen. Reed Speaks on Obama/Clinton
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Ian's got the scoop about Sen. Jack Reed's recent comments to an AP reporter regarding his support The great factor I think is: who is best positioned to win in November? This is not about selecting a nominee, it is about electing a President. And there are several encouraging things, but one…

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Carcieri: Angel or Devil?
Pat Crowley |  May 08, 2008
 This week's edition of Motif Magazine has some wonderful cover art by Charlie Hall and my regular contribution.  This week we look at the Governor's so-called supplemental budget.  Only the most ardent free marketers still believe in the long since discredited idea that providing…

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Send a Message for Marriage Equality
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Based on this new radio ad, I think we are in stage three of the following Ghandi quote in our fight for marriage equality in Rhode Isalnd:“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Read More...

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Fundraiser for The Steel Yard
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008

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What Would YOU Do (as Obama)?
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Former Clinton staffer and ABC news reporter George Stephanopoulos thinks Hillary Clinton is angling to be vice-president. CHARLES GIBSON: Is there any discussion of what kind of an exit strategy there would be? GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: There are various exit strategies right now. Number one would…
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John McCain is (sorta) Funny
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Pretending to walk off the set... saying that his code name with the Secret Service is "jerk"... announcing that Dwight from "The Office" would be a good VP pick... talk about pandering to young voters!

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Support 2 Progressives Tonight!
Matt Jerzyk |  May 08, 2008
Thursday, May 8th - Fundraising reception for Rep. David Segal (D-2 Providence, East Providence) from 600pm to 1000pm at Nick-a-Nees at 75 South St. in Providence's Jewelry District.  The suggested contribution is $100, $50 or pay what you can. Segal serves on the House Environment committee…
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Pro Jo's Mackay asks "Just how thin is Governor Carcieri's political skin?"
Pat Crowley |  May 07, 2008
The Journal's Scott Mackay, writing on their poltical blog, asks the question I think many readers here have been asking for years - How thin skinned is Don Carcieri? It seems a fair question after the Governor decided to try and put another wedge in the issue of immigration and his horrible executive…
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Double Standard Don Creates another Job
Pat Crowley |  May 07, 2008
Update by Matt: Even Fountain St. is not impressed with our Governor's "job creation" skills:How odd: Governor Carcieri has removed Ellen Nelson as director of the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals and will not name a new director. But he will keep Ms. Nelson on…
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Scoring easy political points
Kim Ahern |  May 07, 2008
While the Democrats were out campaigning during yesterday's election - John McCain was scoring easy political points to get the Republican Party fired up. He did this by giving this speech on how he'll appoint "strict constructionist judges": Read More...

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This time can be different than all the rest...
Kim Ahern |  May 07, 2008

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McGovern Jumps Clinton Ship
Matt Jerzyk |  May 07, 2008
The AP:  Former Sen. George McGovern, who backed Hillary Rodham Clinton, is urging her to drop out of the Democratic presidential race. McGovern said Wednesday he has decided to endorse Barack Obama. After watching the returns from the North Carolina and Indiana primaries Tuesday night, McGovern…
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El Fin?
Matt Jerzyk |  May 07, 2008
Halperin's got 3 scoops: 1) MONEY - AP: Clinton Loaned Herself More Than $6 Million in Past Month. Wire cites campaign aide confirming she gave about $6.4 million to her campaign. On top of the $5 mil she loaned herself in late January. Link Read More...

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One last go at it...
David Segal |  May 06, 2008
Tomorrow. Fundraiser. For me. Please come — it’ll be sweet, for real:    Rep David Segal has spent the last 5+ years advocating for environmentalism, social justice, civil rights, and civil liberties while on the Providence City Council and in the Rhode Island General Assembly.   …

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Scott MacKay Heats Up the Blogosphere!
Matt Jerzyk |  May 06, 2008
The best political reporter in Rhode Island - the BeloJo's Scott MacKay - is heating up the blogosphere with two recent posts. First, MacKay writes how Sen. Jack Reed is dubbed the Irish Pastore: That U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is indeed the "Irish Pastore" was on display once again yesterday at Reed's…
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Support English for Action!
Matt Jerzyk |  May 06, 2008
No matter where you lay your head on the political spectrum, I think you can agree that adult ESL programs are extremely important for the economic development of our state.  This Saturday, the best ESL program in the state - English for Action -  is having their annual Soccer Cup from 900am…
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Looking at the Providence Schools
Matt Jerzyk |  May 06, 2008
Rhode Island's NPR station, WRNI, has been having an interesting series this week during Monday Edition called Providence Schools: In the Shadow of Renaissance.Monday, May 5 - The Learning Landscape of Providence Schools - In The Landscape and Leadership of Providence Schools we look at the environment…

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