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Progress Report: No Olympic Glory for Local Manufacturing

By Bob Plain on July 17, 2012

One of the main reasons our nation’s economy is failing is because people don’t buy stuff that Americans make anymore. Indeed, even the U.S. Olympic team has its uniforms made in China, by Ralph Lauren no less. Congressman David Cicilline, speaking at Northwest Woolen Mills in Woonsocket yesterday, said parts of those uniforms could be [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged ACLU, cicilline, linda dill finn, olympics, portsmouth, romney | 18 Responses

RI Progress Report: Dan Reilly, Central Falls, Catholics

RI Progress Report: Dan Reilly, Central Falls, Catholics

By Bob Plain on May 3, 2012

All best to the Central Falls Charter Commission. Here’s hoping Councilman James Diossa is right on when he tells the Projo, “The charter commission is going to bring the community out and get them engaged and involved.” Portsmouth Rep. Dan Reilly’s parents, who are the biggest income tax evaders in the state, are not claiming [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged ALEC, dan reilly, portsmouth, Rhode Island, Woonsocket | 2 Responses

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