Op-ed
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Since the Spanish-American War, the United States has had a poor record of preparing against future threats. We cut vital development needed to meet future foes, losing lives and treasure until we …
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Steve Russell
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1/29/13
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25 views
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The numbers tell a compelling story. Quonset Business Park is home to 8,800 jobs with 168 companies doing business in a wide range of industries. More than 2,500 jobs were created since 2005. In …
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Steven J. King, PE
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6/28/12
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22 views
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With the average price of gas in America hovering around $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded, it costs more than $50 to fill a typical car's 15-gallon tank. But why does gas cost so much? You may …
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Drew Johnson
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11/22/12
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23 views
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There is not one simple action that can be taken to improve Rhode Island’s economy, some magical financial panacea or a better business climate silver bullet.
There is not one all-encompassing …
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William A. Walaska and David E. Bates
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8/28/12
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20 views
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While we await our politicians’ decisions regarding whether or not to fall off the financial cliff, I would like to offer up a few suggestions that just might help.
Republicans want to reduce …
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Elmer Gardiner is right on the money when he says helping more seniors with their $100/month Medicare Part B premiums would make life a lot easier for many Rhode Island seniors living mostly on fixed …
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Maureen Maigret
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9/20/12
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18 views
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Of all the celebrations in our home, there was none so wonderful as Christmas. This was especially true back in the 40s and 50s. That's when families really meant something, and neighbors were more …
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Louis Darezzo, as told by Charlie Lawrence
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12/18/12
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18 views
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An overwhelming 93 percent of Rhode Island parents feel summer learning programs are important for a child’s continuing educational experience, while 78 percent strongly agree that summer …
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Anthony Maione and Adam Greenman
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6/7/12
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19 views
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Once upon a time there was a place where people could buy assault weapons with ease. A land, beautiful and filled with people who loved it, was also a place where television shows promoted deceit, …
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As in so many other Rhode Island families with children who have reached driving age, my daughter – a college senior – is driving a hand-me-down vehicle, a 1999 Plymouth. If I were to sell that …
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Rep. Joseph McNamara
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3/1/12
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19 views
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