Wednesday, February 13, 2013
[REACT] The State of the Union address was last night – What did you think of it? Comment now!
Last night – Tuesday, Feb. 12 – marked the 2013 State of the Union, given by President Barack Obama shortly after 9 p.m. EST. Of course, for the “just the facts, ma’am” version, you should go to America’s most trusted news source – Wikipedia. Or, depending on your political persuasion, there is CNN, FOX and NBC. Did you watch the State of the Union address? What did you think? React in the comments section below! Following the address, the Rhode Island Congressional delegation released these statements: JIM LANGEVIN Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-02), who spearheaded an effort to give people affected by gun violence a voice at the State of the Union, applauded the President’s strong stance on strengthening gun laws in his reaction to tonight…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Rhode Island voters favor Democrats in election.
It was a good night for Democrats Tuesday in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District David Cicilline was able to win a second term against a tough race fought against Republican Brendan Doherty. The former head of the Rhode Island State Police strongly criticized Cicilline during the course of the campaign over his final leadership of the city of Providence when he was mayor for eight before heading to Washington two years ago. In the 2nd Congressional District James Langevin was able to win a seventh term over Republican Michael Riley. Riley reportedly lent his campaign more than $600,000. Langevin cited as accomplishments his work to maintain submarine production at Electric Boat and efforts to strengthen job training …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The following arrest was reported by the Middletown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Alexander Whitehouse, the 19 year-old son of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Newport resident, was arrested early this morning on charges of driving under the influence. His passenger, 18 year-old Robert Bauer, of Portsmouth, was also arrested for possession of marijuana. Police said around 1:25 a.m. this morning a witness called Middletown police to report a car that was operating in an erratic manner at the intersection of Green End Avenue and Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. The witness said the passenger was holding a beer bottle and both individuals in the car appeared to be intoxicated. Whitehouse's car allegedly drove into the 7-Eleven on Aquidneck Avenue at a high rate of speed and they stumbled out of the car, reports said. …
Essie Dube
5:02 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
Yes, Reverend. This is Rhode Island, a state with an economy that totally mirrors the national one in its putrid metrics. Is there commonality between the two? Now let me see... What is the tie that binds? Get thee behind me, Demoncrat! more ›