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Rhode Island Gov Daniel McKee Cancels Armory Redevelopment Contract With Urban Developers Scout Ltd.

Rhode Island Gov Daniel McKee Cancels Armory Redevelopment Contract With Urban Developers Scout Ltd.

  Senator Bell and Representative Sanchez Decry McKee Administration Retribution Senator Bell and Representative Sanchez today decried the McKee Administration’s decision to cancel the contract with the Cranston Street Armory vendor, Scout, after Scout had reported extortion and sexual harassment by McKee Administration officials.  They also separately report that the McKee Administration has broken their commitment for a community meeting[Read More…]

by — July 18, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics
SUIT FILED AGAINST PROVIDENCE FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

SUIT FILED AGAINST PROVIDENCE FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

    Citing “systemic failures to comply with federal law,” cooperating attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island and the R.I. Center for Justice have today filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Providence school district and the R.I. Department of Education, alleging that hundreds of children with disabilities between the ages of three and five are not receiving critical special education services they[Read More…]

by — July 17, 2023 — 1 comment — Civil Liberties
New Candidacies! Rhode Island State Senate District 1 & US Congress CD-1

New Candidacies! Rhode Island State Senate District 1 & US Congress CD-1

  From The Leonard For Congress Campaign: Retired Marine Colonel Gerry Leonard Announces Candidacy for Congress in Rhode Island’s First District “I am tired of the status quo, where career politicians put self and party before the people they represent. I am committed to fighting for common-sense solutions and the hard-working people of Rhode Island. Let’s make sure that our[Read More…]

by — July 14, 2023 — 1 comment — Politics
State Department Updates: Darfur Atrocities / Designation of Former Panamanian President for Significant Corruption / The Global Food Crisis

State Department Updates: Darfur Atrocities / Designation of Former Panamanian President for Significant Corruption / The Global Food Crisis

STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON July 13, 2023 Investigations and Prosecutions of Atrocities in Darfur The United States condemns in the strongest terms the continued atrocities and ethnically targeted killings committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied militias in West Darfur, as reported by credible sources.  The destruction of the village of Misterei and mass killings of[Read More…]

by — July 14, 2023 — 0 comments — Human Rights - The World
Rhode Island CD-1 Congressional Primary Race Update! Endorsements For Carlson & Amo!

Rhode Island CD-1 Congressional Primary Race Update! Endorsements For Carlson & Amo!

Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell Endorses Don Carlson for RI-01 From The  Don Carlson For Congress Campaign: Today, Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell announced that he is endorsing Don Carlson in the race for the First Congressional District. “Don Carlson came from working-class roots, achieved remarkable success in the renewable energy sector, and understands Congress from his early[Read More…]

by — July 14, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics
Commandant of Marine Corps General David H. Berger Relinquishment of Office Ceremony July 10, 2023 (Video/Biography/State To The Senate)

Commandant of Marine Corps General David H. Berger Relinquishment of Office Ceremony July 10, 2023 (Video/Biography/State To The Senate)

    From www.Marines.Mil Commandant Of The Marine Corps GEN. DAVID H. BERGER General David H. Berger assumed the duties of Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 11, 2019. A native of Woodbine, Maryland, General Berger graduated from Tulane University and was commissioned in 1981. He commanded at every level – including a Reconnaissance Company; 3d Battalion, 8th Marines[Read More…]

by — July 11, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics

US Secretary of State Blinken Delivers Remarks at Meeting Launching Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, thank you very, very much.  Amery, Alicia, thank you so much for those important, powerful, insightful interventions.  It’s a great way to close out the session today.  And thanks to everyone who has participated in today’s ministerial, the expert panels, and to every country and every regional and international organization that is joining the global[Read More…]

by — July 9, 2023 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
Colin Kahl-Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Holds Briefing on US Deployment of Cluster Bombs

Colin Kahl-Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Holds Briefing on US Deployment of Cluster Bombs

The Pentagon Transcript July 7, 2023   STAFF:  All right, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to our in-person and virtual participants in today’s press briefing. To my left in the room, we are grateful to have the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Dr. Colin Kahl.  We’ll have roughly 30 minutes today for our discussion, and we will endeavor to[Read More…]

by — July 8, 2023 — 1 comment — Human Rights - The World
Pentagon Press Secretary General Ryder Holds Briefing: Cluster Munitions/Confucius Institute/Wagner Group 07/06/23

Pentagon Press Secretary General Ryder Holds Briefing: Cluster Munitions/Confucius Institute/Wagner Group 07/06/23

BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right, good afternoon, everyone. Hope you had a good 4th of July holiday. I have a few things to pass along at the top, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions. As I highlighted last week, July 1 was the 50th anniversary of the all-volunteer force. To commemorate this important milestone, Secretary Austin[Read More…]

by — July 7, 2023 — 0 comments — Uncategorized
White House Press Briefing July 5, 2023-Press Secretary Jean Pierre: Issues of the Day, Gun Violence & Cocaine?

White House Press Briefing July 5, 2023-Press Secretary Jean Pierre: Issues of the Day, Gun Violence & Cocaine?

White House Press Room Transcript July 5, 2023 2:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hey, hey. Q    Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hi.  Happy Wednesday.  I got the day right.  (Laughter.)  Okay, here we go. Good afternoon, everyone.  Yesterday, the President addressed the wave of tragic and senseless shootings we saw over the holiday weekend in communities across America, including shooti- — shootings[Read More…]

by — July 6, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics
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