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Will this election settle Republicans’ Ayn Rand debate?
The 2012 presidential campaign should go down as a referendum on the long conservative fascination with Ayn Rand, the controversial libertarian novelist and philosopher. more
11/12/12
R.I. municipalities finally acknowledge pension woes
If the first step toward a solution is admitting you have a problem, then 2012 has seen progress for Rhode Island’s distressed, locally run, municipal pension plans. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Political revenue drives Lin TV’s 3Q profits
LIN TV Corp.’s third-quarter revenue rose 36 percent to $133.1 million during the three months ended Sept. 30 when compared with the same period in 2011, the company announced Thursday. more
| 11/8/12
Table games head to Twin River but not Newport Grand
After yesterday’s election, casino games are headed to Twin River slot parlor in Lincoln but not to Newport Grand. more
| 11/7/12
U.S. stocks fall most since June after presidential elections
(Updated, 2 p.m.) U.S. stocks fell, driving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index toward the biggest decline since June, as investor focus turned to the budget debate and Europe’s debt crisis following President Barack Obama’s re-election. more
Emerging stocks gain most in 3 weeks on Obama election win
Emerging-market stocks rose, driving the benchmark index to its biggest gain in three weeks, and currencies strengthened after U.S. President Barack Obama won re-election. more
U.S. stocks rise before election as dollar, Treasuries decline
U.S. stocks gained for a second day with commodities, while the dollar and Treasuries fell, as Americans headed to polls to elect a president. Australia’s dollar rallied as the central bank left interest rates unchanged. more
U.S. stocks little changed before elections amid Greek concern
U.S. stocks were little changed, after last week’s advance in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as Americans prepared to vote in presidential elections and amid growing concern that Greece will struggle to win a bailout. more
Cimini tops Common Cause 2012 scorecard
PROVIDENCE – Rep. Maria Cimini, D-Providence, scored the highest mark in the General Assembly on the 2012 Common Cause Legislative Scorecard. more
11/5/12
R.I., EDC sue Schilling, Stokes and 12 others on 38 Studios
(Updated, 5:00 p.m.) The state and R.I. Economic Development Corporation sued 38 Studios LLC founder Curt Schilling and 13 other institutions or individuals connected with the failed $75 million loan guarantee to the video company for allegedly misleading state officials about the deal’s risks. more
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