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He was less attached to a particular political party than to principles and ideals.

The grant of a general line-item veto to the governor would have only a small practical effect.

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One of the books I have on the U.S. Constitution is a keepsake. This cherished volume came into my possession on February 14, 1956 when I was half-way through my freshman year at Providence College.

Political Scene: 3 tales from RI where everybody knows everybody else Here are a few: ◘ The City of Providence has paid more than $390,000 so far in "accidental disability" benefits to one of the highest profile political operatives in Rhode Island for injuries suffered 17 years ago when his foot reached for the brake, and accidentally hit the gas. ◘ Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smileys lawyer doesnt deny that Smiley solicited $500 from state contractor Colin Kane while he still...

By Patrick T. Conley In the fourth century, Western civilization operated under the calendar promulgated by Julius Caesar (the Julian Calendar). The first day of the year was March 25, and December, as indicated by its name, was the 10th month. A nine-month period of human gestation from New Year’s Day (March 25) onward would culminate with a birth on Dec. 25. By the seventh century, the Roman Catholic church had designated March 25 as the Feast of the Annunciation, the day on which the Virg...

The time Rhode Island had an Electoral College crisis Rhode Island has played a crucial role in at least one Electoral College controversy – in 1876 By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated December 14, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Email to a Friend LEADING OFF Happy Monday and welcome to Rhode Map, your daily guide to everything happening in the Ocean State. I’m Dan McGowan and my fantasy football season came to a crashing end yesterday, so I’ll be in a mood this week. Follow me on Twitter . ICYM...