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Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, the country’s only independent governor, is slated to speak at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
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Pultizer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder talks about “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” a story of efforts to deliver health care to Haiti’s poorest citizens.
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(Updated, 1:30 p.m.) Rhode Island Hospital was awarded $10.8 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health for research into joint health.
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By Richard Asinof |
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The Northeastern Economic Developers Association has named the Rumford Center as its 2012 Project of the Year.
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Bryant University economist discusses recently released unemployment figures for R.I.
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By Michael Souza |
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New England’s unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points from July to August to 7.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Friday.
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U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will receive the inaugural Admiral James D. Watkins Award for dedication to the oceans and ocean science from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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The R.I. Public Transit Authority was one of 11 organizations and companies across the country recognized at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 12th annual Clean Air Excellence Awards.
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Amy Guldhauge has been promoted to treasurer at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. In her new position, she will be responsible for financial reporting, administrating the 401(k) plan and managing all accounting, credit and collections.
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9/24/12
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Massachusetts State Treasurer Steve Grossman said the Bay State could generate as much as $339 million in new revenue by collecting state sales taxes on online transactions, reported the Statehouse News Service.
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