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	Rhode Island
		Rhode Island major form of employment comes from the service industry, unlike in the past, when it was the textile industry that was the dominant way of earning a living.
		Rhode Island was founded in the 1600’s, at the time; Samuel Slater established the first textile mill, which became the main source of earning an income for the community.
		Governor Almond marvels at the fact that Rhode Island is the first state to receive federal funding to create better homes for children and prevention grants for lead poisoning.
	www.hunter.cuny.edu /pc2000/RhodeIslandr.html (686 words)

	THE NAVY & RHODE ISLAND: A HISTORY
		The Rhode Island Navy never did accomplish its initial objective of driving off the ROSE, which finally met her end in Savannah, Georgia when she was scuttled in 1779.
		The so-called "Rhode Island Plan" to construct thirteen frigates for the new Continental Navy was enacted in December of 1775.
		In 1882 the Newport Poor House and Farm on the 92-acre Coasters Harbor Island was donated to the Navy by the City of Newport and the State of Rhode Island.
	www.nuwc.navy.mil /hq/history/0002.html (3371 words)

	Governors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Governor Carcieri was elected to his first term as Rhode Islandâs governor after defeating his Democratic opponent on November 5, 2002.
		Governor Carcieri is improving the operation of state government by streamlining its functions, enhancing its fiscal stability and accountability, and returning tax dollars to Rhode Island taxpayers.
		Governor Carcieri proposed legislation that should lead to the complete phase-out of Rhode Islandâs motor vehicle excise tax by 2011, marking the first time in recent Rhode Island history that a state tax has been completely eliminated.
	www.rga.org /Governors/State.aspx?ST=RI (1742 words)

	Lincoln Almond Biography
		In 1998, Rhode Island voters re-elected Lincoln Almond to serve a second four-year term as Governor based on his pledge to govern with honesty and integrity, to restore Rhode Islanders' faith in their elected leaders, and to fight for quality jobs for all Rhode Islanders.
		One of his first acts as Governor was to reorganize the state's Department of Economic Development, establishing a quasi-public agency charged with providing Rhode Island's employers with the tools needed to remain competitive and fuel job growth.
		Almond was the 1998 Chair of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) and the 1997 Chair of the New England Governors' Conference.
	www.uri.edu /library/special_collections/almond/bio (569 words)

	RHODE ISLAND GOVERNOR ISSUES TURKISH DAY CITATION
		Rhode Island's original "Turkish Republic Day" Gubernatorial Proclamation was premised on inaccuracies including the long-time myths that Turkey is a secular democracy, is making significant contributions to US foreign policy, and is staunch ally of the United States.
		The issuance of the Gubernatorial citation comes after the ANC of Rhode Island sent a formal letter objecting to the original statement and calling for it to be withdrawn.
		In Alabama, Connecticut, Washington, and now Rhode Island, when state officials were presented with historically accurate information, they issued retractions, apologies or new official statements realizing that their states were unintentionally used to legitimize gross distortions of world history.
	www.anca.org /press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=265 (472 words)

	Rhode Island Governor’s Race - Don Carcieri, Charles Fogarty - 2006 Midterm Elections - New York Times
		There are three times as many Democrats as Republicans in Rhode Island, and strong support for issues like same-sex marriage.
		But he may be hurt with more liberal Rhode Islanders because of the tough line he has taken with labor unions and state employees, and by anti-Bush sentiment, which may also threaten the job of another well-known Republican, Senator Lincoln Chafee.
		Fogarty, who was a state senator before becoming lieutenant governor, is the son of a former state senator and a nephew of a former congressman.
	www.nytimes.com /ref/washington/raceprofile_RHODEISLANDGOV.html (370 words)

	Governor William Sprague of Rhode Island
		When the second call for troops come the governor quickly responded, and started immediately with the battery and regiment for Washington, and remained with them and participated in the battle of Bull Run where he rendered conspicuous and gallant service and where his horse was killed under him.
		At twenty-nine years old he was the youngest governor in the Union, sometimes he was referred to as the 'boy governor' a title he may have named himself for election purposes.
		Former Governor Sprague marched with the Attleboro Post of the G.A.R. On October 11, 1909 apparently due to a faulty chimney flue, the mansion burned to the ground.
	www.geocities.com /rilydia/william.html (1797 words)

	Governor
		Rhode Island has one of the largest senior populations of any state in the nation.
		As Governor, I would negotiate tough deals with the pharmaceutical industry to reduce prices by insisting that companies provide Rhode Island seniors with the same discounts that they provide to government agencies and federal programs.
		The 2000 Census indicates that Rhode Island is at the leading edge of this growth for persons 65 and older.
	www.aarp.org /vg2002/ri/ri_governor.html (1285 words)

	Rhode Island Governor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The governor has asked me to outline various areas of the state which he thinks are important for you to see.
		Rhode Island continues to celebrate three and one-half centuries of living history and international heritage with tremendous pride and enthusiasm throughout the state.
		Quahogs were introduced as food to early Rhode Island settlers by the Narragansett Indians, and have become the official state shellfish.
	www.postcardsfrom.com /gov/gov-ri.html (1149 words)

	ACP - Rhode Island Chapter - Rhode Island Chapter Governor Bio and Vision Statement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Since arriving here in Rhode Island I have been involved with the American College of Physicians by serving on the Governor's Advisory Council since April 1995 to the present and have chaired the Education Committee from 1998 to the present.
		I have participated with the State of Rhode Island, Department of Health Office of the Director in the Statewide Diabetes Project on the Task Force on Professional Education January 1998- June 2000.
		The Rhode Island ACP is a dynamic organization that enjoys enthusiastic participation by its membership since the re-unification with the ASIM.
	www.acponline.org /chapters/ri/hennessey_bio.htm (683 words)

	Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In 1996, Rhode Island's youth population under age 18 was approximately 235,300 (Casey Foundation 1998).
		Further, it is estimated that in 1995, approximately 17 percent of Rhode Island's children under age 13 were living in working-poor families or families where at least one parent was working 50 or more hours a week but the family's income was still below the poverty level (Casey Foundation 1998).
		In Rhode Island, the Family Court handles all criminal cases involving juvenile offenders, all cases involving juvenile status offenders, and all neglect and abuse cases of children.
	ojjdp.ncjrs.org /pubs/gender/state-ri.html (674 words)

	State of Rhode Island: Governor Donald L. Carcieri:
		Governor Carcieri and the general officers of Rhode Island participated in the inauguration ceremony on the South Terrace of the State House.
		Nominations are being sought for the 2007 Rhode Island’s Anchor of Hope Award, which was created last year in honor of the Station Night Club fire victims, survivors, and family members.
		Last year, Governor Donald L. Carcieri presented Rhode Island’s Anchor of Hope awards to James Paolucci, the owner of the Cowesett Inn in West Warwick, and Victoria Potvin Eagan, the founder of the Station Family Fund.
	www.governor.state.ri.us (612 words)

	Rhode Island Governor Favors Energy Choice - by James M. Taylor - The Heartland Institute
		Like many of his colleagues across the nation, Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri (R) would like to cut greenhouse gas emissions and encourage the use of renewable energy sources in his state.
		The Rhode Island State Energy Office has hired a New England-based marketing firm to promote a new program that allows residents to choose emissions-free renewable power.
		A Rhode Island household opting to purchase 50 percent of its power from renewable sources would pay electricity bills roughly 7 percent higher than they otherwise would be.
	www.heartland.org /Article.cfm?artId=14985 (807 words)

	CONEG - Rhode Island Governor
		on Carcieri was elected Governor of Rhode Island in November 2002.
		In his inaugural message, Governor Carcieri touched on several broad themes: change and leadership in state government, a sound state budget, economic development and job creation; and public education.
		Governor Carcieri and his wife Sue have four children and 13 grandchildren.
	www.coneg.org /govs/RhodeIsland.htm (171 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Freemasons, politicians, Rhode Island
		Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1999-2002; elected unopposed 2002.
		Rhode Island state house of representatives 40th District; elected 2002.
		Rhode Island state house of representatives 66th District, 2001-02; elected unopposed 2002.
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/RI/masons.html (1010 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Rhode Island: Governors
		Governors of Rhode Island: Events and Candidates of the 1750's (may be incomplete!)
		Governors of Rhode Island: Events and Candidates of the 1800's (may be incomplete!)
		Governors of Rhode Island: Events and Candidates of the 1810's (may be incomplete!)
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/RI/ofc/gov.html (443 words)

	VoteHealey.com
		Robert J. Healey, Jr., an announced candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, has asked that his supporters contribute to local charities instead of his political campaign.
		Rhode Island desperately needs campaign finance reforms to make the system fair, equitable, and accountable.
		I won't be able to give someone's drunken, deadbeat brother-in-law a job or hire an idiot just because he or she is the son or daughter of some politically connected hack.
	www.votehealey.com (507 words)

	Rhode Island Candidate for Lieutenant Governor ROBERT J. HEALEY JR. on DePetro.com
		Prior to 1992, the Lt. Governor would assume the role of Governor when the Governor left the physical boundaries of Rhode Island.
		Changes to the Rhode Island Constitution by voters now allow Governor to take the power out of the state, thus eliminating situations of Lt. Governor serving in the Governor's absence.
		Although there are some busywork committee assignments by the General Assembly, the sole remaining constitutional function of the Lt. Governor is to wait for the incapacity or death of the Governor, at a cost of over $700,000.00 a year.
	www.depetro.com /healey.htm (838 words)

	RIDOT Home Page
		Governor Donald L. Carcieri has named Jerome F. Williams, Executive Director of the Department of Administration (DOA), as the next director of the state Department of Transportation.
		He is chairman of the State Properties Committee, a commissioner for the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, a member of the state Retirement Board, a member of Retirement Boards’ Disability Subcommittee, and chairman of the Woonsocket Pension Investment Board.
		Rhode Island's Department of Transportation focuses on design, construction and maintenance of the infrastructure and service utilities used for private and public transportation in the state.
	www.dot.state.ri.us (785 words)

	Gov. Objects to Fake Flag on Statehouse, Rhode Island Governor Will Reconsider Requests to Film in Statehouse After ...
		Rhode Island governor will reconsider requests to film in Statehouse after Disney crews remove state flag
		Steven Feinberg, director of the Rhode Island Film and Television Office, said any inconveniences were more than offset by the company's $40 million investment.
		He said the project brought 300 full-time jobs to Rhode Island and 3,000 spots for paid extras.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2006/08/01/ap/politics/mainD8J79RH80.shtml (528 words)

	Enjoy The Drive -- Rhode Island Governor Says No to Rod/Custom Legislation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Rhode Island's Governor vetoed SEMA's model legislation to create vehicle registration classifications for street rods and custom vehicles due to budgetary and election-year politics.
		SEMA would like to thank the members of the Rhode Island Street Rod Association for working so hard to get this legislation to the Governor's desk.
		SEMA and Rhode Island hobbyists vow to pursue the bill again in 2003.
	www.enjoythedrive.com /content/?id=27766 (201 words)

	Rhode Island’s Future » Governor
		Among his top concerns is urging Rhode Island school districts to agree on a best way to teach English as a second language, which Carcieri views as a prerequisite to learning.
		Governor - Elizabeth Roberts - Everyone that I know - from liberals to conservatives - are supporting Elizabeth Roberts because she is known for her committment to thoroughly examining problems, bringing a coalition of people together to discuss solutions and working out broad-based answers to those problems.
		Her committment to examining Rhode Island’s role in expanding stem cell research is also a great idea.
	rifuture.org /blog/?cat=26 (5158 words)

	Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Rhode Island Department of Administration: Division of Taxation
		Rhode Island Department of Administration: Division of Purchases
		Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
	www.lexisone.com /legalresearch/legalguide/states/rhode_island.htm (109 words)

	Rhode Island Office of the Secretary of State
		On May 3, 1775, the General Assembly passed an act prohibiting Deputy Governor Nicholas Cooke from administering the oath of office to Governor-elect Joseph Wanton.
		Nicholas Cooke was elected Governor in November of 1775.
		Became Governor upon the death of Governor Aram J. Pothier, Feb. 4, 1928.
	www.sec.state.ri.us /library/riinfo/ltgovernors (669 words)

	State of Rhode Island: Governor Donald L. Carcieri: Contact Us
		State of Rhode Island: Governor Donald L. Carcieri
		Open Door Thursday is an opportunity for citizens of Rhode Island to have access to Governor Carcieri.
		To receive the Governor's E-News please email us at: e-news@gov.state.ri.us with your name and email address.
	www.governor.ri.gov /contact (111 words)

	Rhode Island’s Future » Governor Debates Round-Up
		Rhode Island’s Future » Governor Debates Round-Up Rhode Island’s Future
		But each of the contenders for governor believes his opponent is part of the framework that allowed it to happen.
		Carcieri, the Republican incumbent, said he has “spent the last 3 1/2 years doing everything I can to challenge the system,” while Fogarty, the Democratic two-term lieutenant governor and a former state senator, has been part of the party in power and part of the problem.
	rifuture.org /blog/?p=2540 (404 words)

	MyDD :: A progressive for Lt. Governor in Rhode Island
		She wants to run for Lt. Governor to use the statewide platform to advocate for health care reform, the environment and economic development.
		Already facing a wealthy Republican businessman and an frequent independent candidate (who wants to abolish the office) in the general election, Senator Roberts is now facing a primary challenge from an anti-choice, anti-marriage equality former state representative who served in the 1970s.
		Senator Roberts has been endorsed by EMILY's List, who called her a "rising star." If she wins the Lt. Governor's office, she would not only be the 1st woman Lt. Governor in RI history but also would be well-positioned to become the state's first female governor or U.S. Senator in a few years.
	www.mydd.com /story/2006/3/28/212328/056 (464 words)

	Governor's Workforce Board RI
		The Governor’s Workforce Board RI (GWBRI) is pleased to announce funding availability for its 2007 Comprehensive Workforce Training Grants initiative.
		The Governor’s Workforce Board RI (GWBRI) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified Consultants to provide professional services to facilitate and assist in a multi-governmental collaborative effort for the development of a Strategic Five-Year, statewide, comprehensive workforce system plan.
		In addition, the Board serves as the primary advisory body to the Governor regarding Rhode Island's federal and state workforce development programs and related system issues.
	www.rihric.com (1137 words)

	Rhode Island Law, Lawyers & Attorneys - Legal Resource
		Rhode Island State Statutes - connects you to Rhode Island state’s individual laws (may be called codes, statutes, revised statutes, or compiled laws).
		Rhode Island State Court - Link to Rhode Island state court with general information.
		- Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission - state office for historic preservation, archaeology, architectural history, preservation loans and preservation tax credits.
	www.legallawhelp.com /state_law/Rhode_Island (248 words)

	American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU of Rhode Island Urges Governor to Reject Unconstitutional Roadblocks
		ACLU of Rhode Island Urges Governor to Reject Unconstitutional Roadblocks
		Today's action comes in response to news that Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch recently asked the governor to seek a Supreme Court advisory opinion revisiting the issue.
		The ACLU also referred to a 2002 study of traffic stops in Rhode Island, which found that fl and Hispanic drivers are more likely to be stopped and have their cars searched than white drivers, and expressed concern that roadblocks could lead to an increase in racial profiling.
	www.aclu.org /crimjustice/searchseizure/10331prs20050105.html?s_src=RSS (387 words)

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