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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Providence</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>RI selects Chevron as developer of wind turbine project in Narragansett</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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RI picks Chevron for town wind turbine project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has selected Chevron Energy Solutions to develop and maintain several wind turbines in the coastal town of Narragansett.
Chevron beat out three other firms seeking the project and is not seeking any money from the state or the town for its proposal. The exact .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-selects-chevron-as-developer-of-wind-turbine-project-in-narragansett-247358/">RI selects Chevron as developer of wind turbine project in Narragansett</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ACLU challenges RI school systems &#8220;pay-to-play&#8221; mandate for student athletes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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ACLU contests RI school&#8217;s pay-to-play sports edict

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A civil liberties group is challenging a North Smithfield school system policy that charges students a fee to play sports.
The Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday it had filed an administrative complaint with the state education department.
It says the policy, which .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/aclu-challenges-ri-school-systems-pay-to-play-mandate-for-student-athletes-247283/" title="ACLU challenges RI school systems &#8220;pay-to-play&#8221; mandate for student athletes">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Millions of people snowed in by East Coast storm over the weekend slog back to work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Neumeister</dc:creator>
		
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Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work _ slowly

NEW YORK — Millions of East Coast commuters returned to work Monday over slick roads and icy sidewalks after a weekend winter storm dropped record snowfall, interrupted holiday shopping and stranded travelers.
The storm crept up the coast on Saturday and Sunday, walloping states from the mid-Atlantic to New .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/millions-of-people-snowed-in-by-east-coast-storm-over-the-weekend-slog-back-to-work-246745/" title="Millions of people snowed in by East Coast storm over the weekend slog back to work">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI police officer charged with assault after video allegedly shows him kicking cuffed woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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RI officer charged with assault on cuffed woman

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island police officer was indicted Friday on charges that he kicked a handcuffed woman in the head after removing her from a slot parlor for disorderly conduct, authorities said.
Edward Krawetz, 40, has been suspended without pay from the Lincoln Police Department and also .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-police-officer-charged-with-assault-after-video-allegedly-shows-him-kicking-cuffed-woman-246192/">Original article &nbsp;: RI police officer charged with assault after video allegedly shows him kicking cuffed woman</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FBI investigates after RI cop is accused of beating suspect in attack caught on video</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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FBI investigating after video shows RI cop beating

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The FBI is investigating Providence police after an officer was caught on videotape beating a restrained suspect, a spokesman for the attorney general&#8217;s office said Thursday.
A separate probe by the attorney general into the Oct. 20 arrest of Luis Mendonca will continue as the FBI ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fbi-investigates-after-ri-cop-is-accused-of-beating-suspect-in-attack-caught-on-video-245785/" title="FBI investigates after RI cop is accused of beating suspect in attack caught on video">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Providence, RI, police officers shot during drug raid released from hospital; man arrested</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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3 RI cops shot in drug raid released from hospital

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three Providence police officers who were shot and wounded during a drug raid have been released from the hospital.
Chief Dean Esserman says the officers were clothes identifying them as Providence police when they forced their way inside a West End apartment Monday night ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/3-providence-ri-police-officers-shot-during-drug-raid-released-from-hospital-man-arrested-244381/">3 Providence, RI, police officers shot during drug raid released from hospital; man arrested</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Providence detectives shot, wounded while conducting drug raid in Rhode Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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3 Rhode Island detectives shot during drug raid

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three Providence, R.I., police detectives have been shot and wounded during a drug raid.
Detective Charles Boranian told The Associated Press on Monday night that the three detectives suffered non-life-threatening injuries. One was shot in the leg, another in the foot and a third was grazed .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/3-providence-detectives-shot-wounded-while-conducting-drug-raid-in-rhode-island-244042/">3 Providence detectives shot, wounded while conducting drug raid in Rhode Island</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New book on Newport peeks into the mansions of the rich and glamorous, excesses and all</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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New book chronicles Newport&#8217;s rich and glamorous

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new book chronicles the lives of some of Newport&#8217;s richest and most glamorous residents, recounting — in sometimes unflattering detail — their excesses, mannerisms and taste for luxurious living.
Deborah Davis, who wrote &#8220;Gilded: How Newport Became America&#8217;s Richest Resort,&#8221; said she became fascinated by Newport&#8217;s ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-book-on-newport-peeks-into-the-mansions-of-the-rich-and-glamorous-excesses-and-all-243576/">New book on Newport peeks into the mansions of the rich and glamorous, excesses and all</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI cop accused of beating teenager, hiding abuse from FBI</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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RI cop accused of beating teenager
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island police officer was arrested Thursday, accused of brutally beating a teenage boy and then encouraging fellow officers to lie about it to the FBI.

Woonsocket police Officer John H. Douglas pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of violating a person&#8217;s civil rights and .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-cop-accused-of-beating-teenager-hiding-abuse-from-fbi-242634/">RI cop accused of beating teenager, hiding abuse from FBI</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>National Grid strikes deal with wind developer for proposed RI offshore wind project</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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National Grid strikes deal with RI wind developer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — National Grid struck a 20-year deal with wind developer Deepwater Wind that will help a small proposed wind project off the coast of Rhode Island move forward, Gov. Don Carcieri announced Wednesday.
The utility agreed to buy power from the wind farm, which is proposed as ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/national-grid-strikes-deal-with-wind-developer-for-proposed-ri-offshore-wind-project-242256/">Read : National Grid strikes deal with wind developer for proposed RI offshore wind project</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RISD Museum hopes to acquire white marble sarcophagus from city-owned museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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RI museums consider relocating sarcophagus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gina Borromeo is well-versed in ancient artifacts, but one recent question from a museum curator caught her off-guard: &#8220;Do you want a sarcophagus?&#8221;
And not just any sarcophagus. This was a white coffin with marble dating as far back as the 2nd century that depicted followers of the Greek .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/risd-museum-hopes-to-acquire-white-marble-sarcophagus-from-city-owned-museum-237313/">Read the original article &nbsp;: RISD Museum hopes to acquire white marble sarcophagus from city-owned museum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After Kennedy flap, clergy abuse victims say RI bishop not doing enough to protect kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Clergy abuse victims criticize RI bishop
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters said Tuesday that Rhode Island&#8217;s Roman Catholic bishop is not doing enough to protect children from pedophile priests even as he&#8217;s taken on Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy for his stance on abortion rights.

A small group of protesters gathered outside Bishop .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-kennedy-flap-clergy-abuse-victims-say-ri-bishop-not-doing-enough-to-protect-kids-235291/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Rep. Kennedy says RI bishop has told him not to take communion over pro-choice stance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: Kennedy barred from communion by bishop

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rep. Patrick Kennedy says Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has barred him from receiving communion because of his support of abortion rights.
The Providence Journal reports on its Web site Sunday that Kennedy said in an interview that Tobin issued the order during discussions with the Democratic ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-rep-kennedy-says-ri-bishop-has-told-him-not-to-take-communion-over-pro-choice-stance-234306/">Report: Rep. Kennedy says RI bishop has told him not to take communion over pro-choice stance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rhode Island&#8217;s unemployment rate dips to 12.9 percent in October, but not because of more jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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RI jobless rate dips to 12.9 percent in October

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The unemployment rate in Rhode Island has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, dropping slightly to 12.9 percent in October.
The state Department of Labor and Training said on Friday that the state lost 1,100 jobs last month even as the seasonally ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-islands-unemployment-rate-dips-to-129-percent-in-october-but-not-because-of-more-jobs-233675/">Rhode Island&#8217;s unemployment rate dips to 12.9 percent in October, but not because of more jobs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI emergency planner experiences new kind of crisis as rats scamper through Statehouse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Eek! Rats giving RI Statehouse staffers a scare

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A staffer for Rhode Island&#8217;s governor gets paid to be calm in a crisis, at least until a rat crosses her path.
An exterminator inspected the Statehouse on Monday after several employees reported seeing rodents last week. Among them was Sue Stenhouse, the governor&#8217;s director of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-emergency-planner-experiences-new-kind-of-crisis-as-rats-scamper-through-statehouse-230718/">Original source &nbsp;: RI emergency planner experiences new kind of crisis as rats scamper through Statehouse</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Staunchly anti-gay marriage RI gov says he&#8217;s willing to consider domestic partnership law</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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RI gov opens door to domestic partnerships

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR&#8217;-ee), a gay marriage opponent, has opened the door slightly to the limited recognition of same-sex relationships in Rhode Island.
The Republican governor still opposes gay marriage and said during the 2006 election that he opposed civil unions for same-sex couples.
But after a closed-door .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/staunchly-anti-gay-marriage-ri-gov-says-hes-willing-to-consider-domestic-partnership-law-228724/" title="Staunchly anti-gay marriage RI gov says he&#8217;s willing to consider domestic partnership law">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Patrick Kennedy clashes with RI bishop at intersection of abortion, health care</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Thomas Tobin, the Roman Catholic bishop of Providence, has made a career out of putting politicians in his crosshairs, but his latest battle over abortion threatens to spiritually exile Rep. Patrick Kennedy, a son of the nation&#8217;s most famous Roman Catholic family.
Their feud over ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rep-patrick-kennedy-clashes-with-ri-bishop-at-intersection-of-abortion-health-care-227330/">Rep. Patrick Kennedy clashes with RI bishop at intersection of abortion, health care</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mother in RI appeals for return of 4-year-old son&#8217;s stolen wheelchair; boy can&#8217;t go to school</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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4-year-old RI boy&#8217;s wheelchair stolen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island mother is asking for the person who stole her 4-year-old son&#8217;s wheelchair to return it, no questions asked.

Latarcia Bonds of Providence tells WPRI-TV that every day she brings the $2,800 wheelchair to the sidewalk in front of the family&#8217;s home for her son&#8217;s ride to ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mother-in-ri-appeals-for-return-of-4-year-old-sons-stolen-wheelchair-boy-cant-go-to-school-226830/">Mother in RI appeals for return of 4-year-old son&#8217;s stolen wheelchair; boy can&#8217;t go to school</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rhode Island budget officials expect nearly $200 million deficit as state economy plunges</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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RI expects nearly $200M deficit as economy dives

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Economic woes in Rhode Island could drive the state&#8217;s budget deficit to nearly $200 million, a gap equivalent to about 6 percent of expected state income.
Budget officials for Gov. Don Carcieri and lawmakers predicted Tuesday that the state&#8217;s income will drop about $130 million during .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-island-budget-officials-expect-nearly-200-million-deficit-as-state-economy-plunges-225910/">Original article &nbsp;: Rhode Island budget officials expect nearly $200 million deficit as state economy plunges</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by criticism from RI bishop over abortion, health care reform</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by bishop&#8217;s comments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy says recent comments by Rhode Island&#8217;s Roman Catholic bishop questioning the congressman&#8217;s faith because of his stance on abortion and health care reform were &#8220;very disconcerting.&#8221;
Kennedy, a Catholic and congressman from Rhode Island, had planned to meet Thursday with Providence Bishop Thomas ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kennedy-says-hes-troubled-by-criticism-from-ri-bishop-over-abortion-health-care-reform-224960/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Kennedy says he&#8217;s troubled by criticism from RI bishop over abortion, health care reform</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks; new stimulus bill adds 20 weeks to benefit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Unemployed Rhode Islanders can now collect jobless benefits for up to 99 weeks.
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law that gives 14 more weeks of benefits to the unemployed, and an additional 20 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jobless-in-ri-can-now-get-benefits-up-to-99-weeks-new-stimulus-bill-adds-20-weeks-to-benefit-221060/" title="Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks; new stimulus bill adds 20 weeks to benefit">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House lawmakers meet in private to discuss tanking Rhode Island economy, budget crisis</title>
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House lawmakers meet on RI&#8217;s tanking economy

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State lawmakers are debating plans ranging from auto racing to consolidating municipal services to steer Rhode Island through a bleak financial crisis.
The proposals were raised Thursday during a closed-door caucus of Democratic lawmakers convened by House Speaker William Murphy.
He has called it a first step to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-lawmakers-meet-in-private-to-discuss-tanking-rhode-island-economy-budget-crisis-220417/" title="House lawmakers meet in private to discuss tanking Rhode Island economy, budget crisis">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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Troubled RI slot parlor allowed all-night gambling

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island will allow a struggling slot parlor in Lincoln to offer gambling around-the-clock.
Twin River spokeswoman Patti Doyle said Wednesday that the facility hasn&#8217;t decided when its schedule will change. State Lottery Director Gerald Aubin authorized the expanded hours earlier this week.
The video slot machines at .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rhode-island-allows-struggling-slot-parlor-to-offer-24-7-gambling-part-of-restructuring-plan-219157/">Original source &nbsp;: Rhode Island allows struggling slot parlor to offer 24-7 gambling; part of restructuring plan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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Economist: RI unemployment to peak near 14 percent

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The unemployment rate in Rhode Island will continue climbing and peak at 13.8 percent next year even as layoffs taper off, an economist told state budget officials Wednesday.
Unemployment stood at 13 percent in September but will keep rising then crest sometime between April and June, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/economist-predicts-ri-unemployment-rate-peaks-near-14-percent-next-year-jobs-return-slowly-217939/">Source article &nbsp;: Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI ethics panel nixes complaint accusing attorney general of improperly accepting plane ticket</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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RI panel nixes complaint against attorney general

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island&#8217;s Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint Tuesday that accused Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a $428 plane ticket to a New Orleans conference.
The complaint from Giovanni Cicione, chairman of the state Republican Party, accused the attorney general, a Democrat, of violating the $75 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-ethics-panel-nixes-complaint-accusing-attorney-general-of-improperly-accepting-plane-ticket-217773/">Original article &nbsp;: RI ethics panel nixes complaint accusing attorney general of improperly accepting plane ticket</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI governor signs bill closing decades-old loophole allowing indoor prostitution</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
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RI gov signs bill banning indoor prostitution

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate around the state.
The bills signed Tuesday end Rhode Island&#8217;s status as the only state that allowed indoor prostitution statewide. The practice ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-governor-signs-bill-closing-decades-old-loophole-allowing-indoor-prostitution-216487/">Original article on  : RI governor signs bill closing decades-old loophole allowing indoor prostitution</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Citizens Financial CEO says RI-based bank won&#8217;t be sold by parent in deal with British gov&#8217;t</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Citizens Financial Group CEO says it won&#8217;t be sold

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The head of Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group says it won&#8217;t be sold by its parent company, the Royal Bank of Scotland, as a condition of the British government pouring billions of dollars into the firm.
Chief Executive Officer Ellen Alemany says RBS&#8217;s announcement Tuesday .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/citizens-financial-ceo-says-ri-based-bank-wont-be-sold-by-parent-in-deal-with-british-govt-216454/">Original source &nbsp;: Citizens Financial CEO says RI-based bank won&#8217;t be sold by parent in deal with British gov&#8217;t</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Historic Arcade in heart of downtown Providence vacant for months, no tenant on horizon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle R. Smith</dc:creator>
		
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Still no tenant in RI&#8217;s historic Providence Arcade

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence Arcade was once the heart of the capital city&#8217;s downtown.
Built in 1828, it was a bustling commercial center with a skylight-topped center atrium surrounded by three levels of shops and offices. It&#8217;s also a nationally important example of Greek Revival architecture, boasting 12 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/historic-arcade-in-heart-of-downtown-providence-vacant-for-months-no-tenant-on-horizon-215212/">Original article &nbsp;: Historic Arcade in heart of downtown Providence vacant for months, no tenant on horizon</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI reports roughly 200 fewer jobs supported by federal stimulus act, blames methodology</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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RI reports about 200 fewer stimulus-funded jobs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal stimulus funding administered by Rhode Island&#8217;s state government created or sustained nearly 1,490 jobs, or about 13 percent fewer positions than originally reported.
New figures released Friday showed drops that Gov. Don Carcieri&#8217;s administration attributed to changes in the methodology used to calculate the job figures.
For .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-reports-roughly-200-fewer-jobs-supported-by-federal-stimulus-act-blames-methodology-213233/">RI reports roughly 200 fewer jobs supported by federal stimulus act, blames methodology</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI lawmakers adopt ban on indoor prostitution, would close decades-old accidental loophole</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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RI lawmakers adopt indoor prostitution ban

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island would close a loophole allowing prostitutes to ply their trade indoors under new legislation approved by state lawmakers.
The bill approved Thursday would make prostitution a misdemeanor offense regardless of where it occurs. Prostitutes would face a maximum six-month prison sentence for a first offense, while .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-lawmakers-adopt-ban-on-indoor-prostitution-would-close-decades-old-accidental-loophole-212003/">Original source &nbsp;: RI lawmakers adopt ban on indoor prostitution, would close decades-old accidental loophole</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Baltimore-based developer pulls out of Providence redevelopment project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Maryland developer cuts ties with RI project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Baltimore development company has pulled out of a major construction project in Providence.
Struever Bros. Eccles &#038; Rouse says it will give up its ownership stake in the $230 million American Locomotive Works project.
The 23-acre project, which had been scaled back over time, called for residential ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/baltimore-based-developer-pulls-out-of-providence-redevelopment-project-211242/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Baltimore-based developer pulls out of Providence redevelopment project</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI will vote on trimming longest-in-nation state name to cut association with slavery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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RI will vote on trimming name to cut slavery tie

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island voters will decide next year whether to shorten the state&#8217;s longest-in-the-nation formal name because of its association with slavery.
House lawmakers approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a statewide referendum on whether to trim &#8220;Providence Plantations&#8221; from the state&#8217;s official name. The .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-will-vote-on-trimming-longest-in-nation-state-name-to-cut-association-with-slavery-210510/" title="RI will vote on trimming longest-in-nation state name to cut association with slavery">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: Rhode Island motorist struck man, drove more than a mile with him lodged in windshield</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: RI motorist drove with man in windshield

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A motorist driving past a fender-bender struck three men standing on the side of a highway and drove more than a mile with one of them lodged in his windshield, police said.
Christopher Swiridowsky, 30, of Providence, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident.  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-rhode-island-motorist-struck-man-drove-more-than-a-mile-with-him-lodged-in-windshield-208507/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Textron 3Q profit falls as markets continue to be weak for jets, helicopters</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Textron 3Q profit plunges on weak markets
Textron Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit plunged 98 percent as the company continues to face reduced sales at its corporate jet and helicopter businesses.

Scott Donnelly, the company&#8217;s president and CEO-elect, said in a statement that demand for Textron&#8217;s products &#8220;continues to show signs of stabilization,&#8221; but recovery &#8220;likely ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/textron-3q-profit-falls-as-markets-continue-to-be-weak-for-jets-helicopters-208418/" title="Textron 3Q profit falls as markets continue to be weak for jets, helicopters">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Father of 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire victim meets with feds, asks them to investigate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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RI nightclub victim&#8217;s dad asks feds to investigate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The father of the youngest victim of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people met Monday with the new U.S. attorney for Rhode Island to ask federal authorities to investigate.
Dave Kane said he met for about 40 minutes with U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha, three ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/father-of-2003-rhode-island-nightclub-fire-victim-meets-with-feds-asks-them-to-investigate-207425/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Father of 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire victim meets with feds, asks them to investigate</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Roman Catholic bishop is calling for an apology from U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy for criticizing church leaders who will oppose universal health care plans unless there are tighter abortion restrictions.

Bishop Thomas Tobin, who leads the Catholic Church in Rhode Island, said Friday that recent comments from the Rhode Island Democrat, who .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-catholic-bishop-calls-rep-kennedy-disappointment-over-health-care-abortion-comments-205339/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: RI Catholic bishop calls Rep. Kennedy &#8216;disappointment&#8217; over health care, abortion comments</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Financially struggling RI gambling parlor steps closer to ending greyhound racing at track</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A financially troubled slot parlor seeking bankruptcy protection will pay $5 million as it attempts to end the last greyhound races in Rhode Island because the sport is costing the track money, attorneys said Friday.

UTGR Inc., the owner of the Twin River gambling hall, has agreed to pay the Rhode Island Greyhound ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/financially-struggling-ri-gambling-parlor-steps-closer-to-ending-greyhound-racing-at-track-205262/" title="Financially struggling RI gambling parlor steps closer to ending greyhound racing at track">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Financially struggling RI gambling parlor reaches agreement to end greyhound racing at track</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A financially troubled slot parlor seeking bankruptcy protection will pay $5 million as it attempts to end the last greyhound races in Rhode Island because the sport is costing the track money, attorneys said Friday.

UTGR Inc., the owner of the Twin River gambling hall, has agreed to pay the Rhode Island Greyhound ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/financially-struggling-ri-gambling-parlor-reaches-agreement-to-end-greyhound-racing-at-track-205179/">Read more : Financially struggling RI gambling parlor reaches agreement to end greyhound racing at track</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Businessman Rory Smith announces run for Rhode Island governor as 1st GOP candidate in race</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Republican business executive Rory Smith announced Wednesday that he would run for Rhode Island governor and called for spending and tax cuts to help revive a tanking economy that&#8217;s pushed unemployment to 13 percent.

The relatively unknown businessman is the first candidate to enter the race as a Republican. Smith has no elected ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/businessman-rory-smith-announces-run-for-rhode-island-governor-as-1st-gop-candidate-in-race-202526/" title="Businessman Rory Smith announces run for Rhode Island governor as 1st GOP candidate in race">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Providence Journal says no reference to race intended in cartoon of lawmaker as shoeshine boy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence Journal says it&#8217;s &#8220;saddened&#8221; some readers have been offended by an editorial cartoon depicting a mixed-race Rhode Island lawmaker as a shoeshine boy.

The cartoon, which ran Saturday, showed House Majority Leader Gordon Fox shining the shoes of House Speaker William Murphy, who was wearing a crown. The cartoon prompted an ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/providence-journal-says-no-reference-to-race-intended-in-cartoon-of-lawmaker-as-shoeshine-boy-197185/">Providence Journal says no reference to race intended in cartoon of lawmaker as shoeshine boy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>States looking to lower prison costs give inmates more opportunities to cut time off sentences</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PAWTUCKET, R.I. — If the state weren&#8217;t so pressed for cash, Joshua Gomes might still be behind bars. Instead, he&#8217;s working temp jobs — at a construction site one week, a recycling plant another — and talks about going to college, teaching or joining the military.

The former cocaine addict and dealer had to prepare for .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/states-looking-to-lower-prison-costs-give-inmates-more-opportunities-to-cut-time-off-sentences-196667/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>APNewsBreak: Craigslist slaying suspect indicted on assault charges in RI</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former Boston University medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist has been indicted on charges that he assaulted a stripper in Rhode Island.

A county grand jury on Tuesday indicted Philip Markoff on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to commit robbery.
A Las ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/apnewsbreak-craigslist-slaying-suspect-indicted-on-assault-charges-in-ri-189679/" title="APNewsBreak: Craigslist slaying suspect indicted on assault charges in RI">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI man faces Caribbean murder charges in wife&#8217;s scuba death; already responsible in civil case</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Scuba shop owner David Swain and his wife of six years, Shelley Tyre, traveled to Tortola in 1999 for what was to be a romantic Caribbean getaway.

Only Swain made it home.
Tyre drowned while scuba diving in what authorities in the British Virgin Islands called an accident. They allowed Swain to take her ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-man-faces-caribbean-murder-charges-in-wifes-scuba-death-already-responsible-in-civil-case-187499/" title="RI man faces Caribbean murder charges in wife&#8217;s scuba death; already responsible in civil case">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI judge tosses $388 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEATTLE — A federal judge in Rhode Island threw out a $388 million patent infringement jury verdict against Microsoft Corp., the latest move in a six-year legal skirmish.

In April, a jury found that the world&#8217;s largest software maker had infringed on a patent owned by Uniloc Inc.
Irvine, Calif.-based Uniloc makes software that prevents people from ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-judge-tosses-388-million-patent-infringement-verdict-against-microsoft-182816/">RI judge tosses $388 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Largest RI employees union accepts tentative deal preventing government shutdown, layoffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The largest Rhode Island employees union has accepted a tentative deal that would prevent a government shutdown and mass layoffs.

Council 94 President J. Michael Downey says his union will send the proposal to its roughly 4,000 members for a vote. It&#8217;s part of Gov. Don Carcieri&#8217;s (kuh-CHEHR&#8217;-eez) plan to help close a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/largest-ri-employees-union-accepts-tentative-deal-preventing-government-shutdown-layoffs-179205/">Original source &nbsp;: Largest RI employees union accepts tentative deal preventing government shutdown, layoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Textron CEO Campbell stepping down after 11 years; COO and President Donnelly named to top job</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Textron Inc. said Wednesday that Lewis B. Campbell is retiring as CEO after 11 years, and will be succeeded by Scott Donnelly, the aircraft maker&#8217;s current president and chief operating officer.

Textron said the moves culminate a yearslong succession plan under which Campbell will also retire as chairman no later than the company&#8217;s ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/textron-ceo-campbell-stepping-down-after-11-years-coo-and-president-donnelly-named-to-top-job-176839/" title="Textron CEO Campbell stepping down after 11 years; COO and President Donnelly named to top job">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>RI governor, unions reach tentative deal preventing state government shutdown, 1,000 layoffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The state of Rhode Island may avoid a shutdown of government services and massive layoffs thanks to a tentative deal struck between Gov. Don Carcieri (Kuh-CHEER&#8217;-ee) and labor leaders.

Two union leaders say a deal between the two sides could prevent laying off 1,000 state workers.
Philip Keefe, president of the Rhode Island Alliance .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ri-governor-unions-reach-tentative-deal-preventing-state-government-shutdown-1000-layoffs-176686/">RI governor, unions reach tentative deal preventing state government shutdown, 1,000 layoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Providence Equity Partners names Citigroup Chairman Parsons as a senior adviser</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Equity Partners Inc., owner of video Web site Hulu and Spanish-language television network Univision, said Wednesday that Citigroup Chairman Richard Parsons will serve as a senior adviser.

The private equity firm said the 61-year-old former Time Warner chairman and CEO will provide input on new investment opportunities as well as on some .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/providence-equity-partners-names-citigroup-chairman-parsons-as-a-senior-adviser-170038/">Providence Equity Partners names Citigroup Chairman Parsons as a senior adviser</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Union officials: Some unions reach tentative deal with RI gov to avert gov&#8217;t shutdown, layoffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A tentative deal has been reached between Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri and several labor unions to prevent a state government shutdown and the layoff of 1,000 state workers, two union officials told The Associated Press.

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the negotiations ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/union-officials-some-unions-reach-tentative-deal-with-ri-gov-to-avert-govt-shutdown-layoffs-165951/">Union officials: Some unions reach tentative deal with RI gov to avert gov&#8217;t shutdown, layoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brown University reports steep drop in value of endowment; down 27 percent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University is reporting a steep drop in its endowment.

The Ivy League school says the value of its endowment fell nearly 27 percent to $2.04 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30.
The university says the investment return for its endowment declined 23.1 percent during the same period.
Brown has made more than .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/brown-university-reports-steep-drop-in-value-of-endowment-down-27-percent-165300/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Brown University reports steep drop in value of endowment; down 27 percent</a>.]]></description>
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