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	Rhode Island State House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Located in the downtown area of the state capital of Providence, the State House is a neoclassical building that houses the Rhode Island General Assembly and the offices of the governor of Rhode Island as well as the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and general treasurer.
		The chamber of the Rhode Island House of Representatives is located in the west wing of the building while the chamber of the Rhode Island Senate is located in the east wing.
		The State House is also one of the first public buildings in the United States to use skylights, the major ones being in the House of Representatives Chamber, the Senate Chamber, and the State Library.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhode_Island_State_House (616 words)

	DOJ/Antitrust: Press Release
		We understand that the Rhode Island House of Representatives is considering two bills that would amend the definition of "practice of law" to require lawyers to represent buyers in virtually all aspects of the real estate closing process.
		We understand that the Rhode Island House of Representatives is considering legislation that would amend the definition of "practice of law" to require lawyers to represent buyers in almost all aspects of the real estate closing process.
		Rhode Island currently requires that buyers be represented by counsel or a title insurance company for purposes of searching the title.
	www.usdoj.gov /atr/public/press_releases/2003/200899.htm (5053 words)

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		The Rhode Island Agenda, most recently revised by expert members of this Special Commission in June 2005, is a complex and highly technical document intended primarily for the use and guidance of a variety of specialists in the field of education of blind or visually impaired children of all ages.
		GOAL #3: Rhode Island, in partnership with colleges, universities and other professional preparation programs, will create and sustain a solid, consistent and credible personnel base that meets the staffing and training needs associated with the provision of services to children and youth with vision impairment and their families.
		Rhode Island children with visual impairments, who are served through RIVESP and in the LEAs, are commonly not distributed the necessary media at the same time as their sighted peers.
	www.tsbvi.edu /agenda/ri-report.doc (17003 words)

	Rhode Island House of Representatives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives is the lower house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. State of Rhode Island.
		Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the chamber.
		The current Speaker of the House is Democrat William J. Murphy of District 26 (Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhode_Island_House_of_Representatives (391 words)

	About Us \| HouseDemocrats.gov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy was re-elected to serve a sixth term in Congress in November 2004 as the representative from the First District of Rhode Island.
		Representing District 9, comprised of the Mount Pleasant and Elmhurst neighborhoods of Providence, Kennedy was re-elected in 1990 and 1992.
		In December 1998, he was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, but requested a leave of absence in order to fulfill a two-year term as the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
	democrats.house.gov /about/representative_detail.cfm?rep_id=120 (753 words)

	About Us \| HouseDemocrats.gov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Elected in 1994 as the youngest Secretary of State in the country, Congressman Langevin is bringing a new spirit of energy and vitality to Rhode Island's Second Congressional District and Capitol Hill.
		While building on this impressive record in the Rhode Island General Assembly, Jim graduated from Rhode Island College and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
		Jim resides in Warwick, Rhode Island, and has served on the Board of Directors of Rhode Island American Red Cross, PARI Independent Living, Tech Access, The Warwick Shelter and the Rhode Island March of Dimes.
	www.democrats.house.gov /about/representative_detail.cfm?rep_id=127 (853 words)

	Common Cause RI Home
		On Nov. 30, Common Cause Rhode Island published a report entitled, “Implementing Separation of Powers in Rhode Island : 2006 Progress Report.” The 2006 Progress Report summarizes the compliance of the legislature and state agencies with the state Separation of Powers (SOP) constitutional amendment passed by 78.32 percent of the voters in 2004.
		Rhode Island lawmakers’ scores have dropped to their lowest levels ever in the 2005-2006 Common Cause Legislative Scorecard.
		The average for members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives was 66.3 percent for 32 votes counted; the average for state Senators was 66.8 percent for 25 votes counted.
	www.commoncauseri.org (319 words)

	Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
		RILBMDA joined Rhode Island Builders Association (RIBA) in opposition to legislation (H-7351) that would require the licensing of contractors, mandate all contractors be bonded, and create a Residential Contractor's Guaranty Fund.
		Rhode Island’s Estate Tax threshold of $675,000 is the lowest in the nation.
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the state minimum wage from the current $6.75 per hour to $7.10 on March 1, 2006 and $7.40 per hour on January 1, 2007.
	www.nrla.org /leg-regAffairs/lb/rhodeisland.htm (3532 words)

	Rhode Island Justice Commission - Rhode Island Justice Commission - The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
		In addition, the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan was the first in the nation to be approved by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
		The law enforcement training program developed in Rhode Island was the first of its kind in the country, and focuses on the improvement of law enforcement officers’ response to domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
		Members are drawn from Rhode Island’s law enforcement community, victim service agencies, the Supreme Court Domestic Violence Training and Monitoring Unit, the Department of Attorney General and the Rhode Island Justice Commission.
	www.rijustice.state.ri.us /vawa/implement.htm (409 words)

	VOTE.COM \| Who Should Win the Race for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island?
		And, although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation, it is well represented in Congress thanks to the hard work of Congressman Bob Weygand.
		It was during his time as a State Representative that Bob helped to write Rhode Island's land use laws which have been recognized nationally for being the most progressive and forward thinking of their kind in the country.
		It is in the shadow of these Rhode Island giants that he seeks support of those who share his concern and values on the important issues affecting average Rhode Islanders.
	www.vote.com /vote/10300832/objective10300986.phtml?cat=10883066 (992 words)

	Current.org \| WBUR sticks with Rhode Island outreach, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The bill passed Rhode Island’s House of Representatives last week despite BU’s decision and was forwarded to Gov. Donald Carcieri.
		Christo denied that she was selling the Rhode Island stations to assuage the shortfall, though the foundation overseeing WRNI had a deficit of almost $9.4 million.
		It was based on a Rhode Island law regarding the sale of not-for-profit hospitals to for-profit entities, said FOSPR President Eugene Mihaly.
	www.current.org /radio/radio0512rhodeisland.shtml (863 words)

	House cheers 'Merlot to Go' law
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed legislation this week that would allow diners to take home an unfinished bottle of wine they started in a restaurant.
		The bill, sponsored by Rep. Peter L. Lewiss, D-Westerly, moves Rhode Island a step closer to joining 30 other states with so-called "merlot to go" laws, which allow open bottles of wine to be transported in a motor vehicle.
		Currently, open container laws forbid drivers in Rhode Island to have an open bottle of alcohol in an area of the vehicle accessible to drivers of passengers.
	www.blockislandtimes.com /news/2006/0506/News/039.html (300 words)

	Rhode Island news \| Rhode Island news \| projo.com \| The Providence Journal
		The House Health, Education and Welfare Committee met late last night, after the marathon House session ended, to revise the Senate-passed marijuana bill to mirror the House version.
		The House is scheduled to vote on that bill tomorrow and that, in turn, could pave the way for final passage by the Senate of both bills.
		MEANWHILE, CHEERS rang out in the State House rotunda after House passage on a 52-to-15 vote of legislation allowing judges to force batterers, under restraining orders, to relinquish all their firearms to the police, a gun dealer or a friend who is not related.
	www.projo.com /news/content/projo_20050623_house23.24cec6d.html (1139 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)

	Rhode Island Passes Freedom to Fish Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The House bill is primarily sponsored by Representative Peter Palumbo while the Senate bill is primarily sponsored by Senator J. Michael Lenihan.
		The Rhode Island Freedom to Fish Act is part of the broad initiative launched this year by the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) to seek the passage of Freedom to Fish legislation in coastal states.
		Recreational fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Rhode Island and makes a significant contribution to the state's economy.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/innews/freedomfish2003.htm (402 words)

	CHIROWEB \| DC Archives - Rhode Island House Rejects Chiropractic Acupuncture Proposal
		"Thanks to the aggressive lobbying by the ICA and its allies, the Health Committee of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, at its session of March 22, resoundingly rejected a proposal that would have expanded the chiropractic scope of practice in that state to include acupuncture.
		The Rhode Island proposal was defeated by an 11-0 vote.
		The impetus for the DOH's effort, Dr. Winterstein said, was the result of a meeting of officers of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island with Dr. Nolan and her executive staff.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/19/12/20.html (300 words)

	U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District
		He ran as a State Delegate to Rhode Island's Constitutional Convention in 1986 and served as its Secretary.
		Two years later, he won election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, where he established a reputation as a hard-working reformer committed to good government.
		Jim resides in Warwick, Rhode Island, and serves on a number of Boards, including PARI Independent Living, Tech Access, The Warwick Shelter and the Festival Ballet.
	www.house.gov /langevin/about.html (777 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Elks, politicians, Rhode Island
		Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1941-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island,
		Mayor of Warwick, R.I. Governor of Rhode Island, 1973-77; candidate in primary for
		Governor of Rhode Island, 1961-63; defeated, 1962; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Rhode Island 2nd District, 1967.
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/RI/elks.html (753 words)

	Rhode Island State House of Representatives
		RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby commemorates this 81st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 1996 and urges the citizenry of Rhode Island to do the same; and be it further
		RESOLVED, That the State of Rhode Island calls on the President of the United States to obtain from the present Turkish Government an acknowledgement of the Genocide perpetrated against the Armenians from 1915-1923; and be it further
		RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island, and the Armenian Martyrs Memorial Committee of Rhode Island.
	armenian-genocide.org /Affirmation.130/.../affirmation_detail.html (390 words)

	The Raw Story \| Rhode Island legislators override governor's medical marijuana veto
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted today to override Gov. Donald Carcieri's veto of a bill legalising medical marijuana.
		The vote makes Rhode Island the 11th state to pass such a law, and the first to do so since Gonzales v.
		Rhode Island's medical marijuana law is the third to be enacted by a state legislature, and the first that required override of a gubernatorial veto.
	rawstory.com /news/2005/Rhode_Island_legislators_override_governors_medical_0103.html (179 words)

	Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		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)

	RIPIRG
		Providence, RI.—The Rhode Island House of Representatives today came out strongly supporting clean air and public health by passing a resolution condemning the rollbacks of the Clean Air Act.
		The resolution also urges our Rhode Island Congressional Delegation to take a strong stand in supporting meaningful power plant legislation to clean up the four main pollutants: nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides, mercury and carbon dioxide and to oppose the Clear Skies Initiative, introduced in Congress and created by President Bush.
		Nitrogen oxides, the pollutants responsible for 88 premature deaths each year in Rhode Island, would be increased by 168 percent.
	www.ripirg.org /RI.asp?id2=9513&id3=RI (553 words)

	RI.gov : Rhode Island Government : CARCIERI PRAISES HOUSE BUDGET PLAN
		Governor Donald L. Carcieri praised the Rhode Island House of Representatives today for their vote to approve a state budget for the coming fiscal year that addresses most of the priorities that he identified in February.
		In particular, the House budget plan includes a number of initiatives that were first championed by the Governor, such as tax relief, welfare reform, Medicaid reform, state personnel reductions, increased investment in math and science education, and additional funding for home and community based care for Rhode Island seniors.
		The House’s decision to fund a number of my math and science reform initiatives — such as Physics First and professional development for teachers of math and science — is good news for Rhode Island children and for our state’s economic future.”
	www.ri.gov /press/view.php?id=2178 (1006 words)

	MedicalMJ.org - Medical Marijuana Facts and News Updates
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives overrode Governor Carcieri's veto of medical marijuana legislation on Jan. 3, 2006.
		The Associated Press reported Jan. 3, 2006 ( "House Overrides Carcieri's Medical Marijuana Veto") that "Rhode Island on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana and the first since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that patients who use the drug can still be prosecuted under federal law.
		House lawmakers voted 59-13, with one abstention, to override a veto by Gov. Don Carcieri, allowing people with illnesses such as cancer and AIDS to grow up to 12 marijuana plants or buy 2.5 ounces of marijuana to relieve their symptoms.
	www.medicalmj.org /rihouse06.htm (290 words)

	cbs4boston.com - R.I. House Passes Amendment Allowing Indian Casino (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The amendment enables the tribe to skirt a provision in the Rhode Island constitution requiring state authorities to run all lotteries, including casinos.
		The House finance committee stripped away that language earlier this week, which means legislators must set a tax rate after voting on the amendment.
		Rhode Island gets about 60 percent of gaming income from the state's two slot parlors, the Newport Grand and Lincoln Park.
	cbs4boston.com /local/local_story_145215908.html (438 words)

	House passes tax cut bill - Boston.com
		Rhode Island's House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would reduce the income taxes paid by the state's wealthier residents.
		PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island's House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would reduce the income taxes paid by the state's wealthier residents.
		Rhode Island currently taxes those in the highest income bracket at 9.9 percent after deductions.
	www.boston.com /news/local/rhode_island/articles/2006/05/04/house_passes_tax_cut_bill?mode=PF (270 words)

	Rhode Island Becomes 11th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana - The NewStandard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Jan. 4 – Defying the stateâs governor, the Rhode Island House of Representatives yesterday voted 59â“13 to override the veto of a medical marijuana legalization measure approved earlier this year.
		Last summer, both houses of the stateâs General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a bill permitting patients possessing a state-issued identification card to grow marijuana plants and possess up to 2.5 ounces of the dried plant for medicinal purposes.
		Prior to recessing, the Rhode Island Senate voted to override the veto, setting the stage for yesterdayâs afternoon vote by the House of Representatives.
	newstandardnews.net /content/?action=show_item&itemid=2723 (417 words)

	R.I. House Sends Medical Marijuana Bill to Governor
		The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 52-10 to approve a bill legalizing the medical use of marijuana, setting up a showdown with Gov. Don Carcieri, who has threatened to veto the measure.
		The Pawtucket Times reported June 23 that the House vote followed the Senate's 34-2 approval of similar legislation earlier this month.
		With veto-proof margins of victory in both houses of the General Assembly, supporters are calling on Carcieri to withdraw his veto threat.
	www.jointogether.org /news/headlines/inthenews/2005/ri-house-sends-medical-bill.html (265 words)

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