Letters to the editor
316 results total, viewing 141 - 150
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To the editor:Congressman James Langevin was fortunate that WNAC/WPRI excluded Abel Collins from its debate for second-district congressional candidates. On Oct. 9, neither the interviewers nor …
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11/1/12
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To the Editor:It’s time to raise the “minimum wage” to living wage, from $7.80 per hour to $12 per hour. It would cost the state nothing. In fact, it would encourage those not …
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To the Editor:I’ve been a Teamster in the Maintenance Department at Twin River Casino since 1997. I am one of many Rhode Islanders who have made their living while working at Twin River for …
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11/1/12
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47 views
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To the Editor:As another election season comes to a close, I would like to say "thank you" to the thousands of constituents who opened their doors to me while I campaigned. Whether you shared your …
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To the Editor:Sorry, Jim, the party is over and I am voting for Mike Riley! I have always been inspired by the Marine mantra: God, Country, Corps (family). These are three ideals that all Americans …
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10/31/12
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To the Editor:The Beacon headline screams, “Panelists predict sea rise of at least 3 feet” by year 2100 and we are all supposed to head for higher ground. No longer are we told that this …
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To the Editor:I am writing this letter to recommend Jennifer Townsend Ahearn for the position of School Committee member for the City of Warwick. I have known Jennifer for the last five years. The …
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10/30/12
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To the Editor:After reading the comments and accusations of my opponent for the Ward 8 council seat questioning my loyalties to the Warwick residents served by the Kent County Water Authority, I feel …
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To the Editor:Joe Gallucci's confused response to his performance on the Kent County Water Authority Board ("Citing Water Rates, Jennings questions Gallucci's loyalties," Beacon, Thursday, Oct. 18, …
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To the Editor:Last autumn I attended the RI House Finance Committee hearings on the so-called "pension reform." I took the opportunity to blast the committee and the General Assembly at large on its …
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