Articles by: Pat Ford

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by June 28, 2021

David Cicilline (RI 1): Chair Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial & Administrative Law Delivers 3 Statements On Legislation HR3843 HR3460 HR3849

Cicilline Opening Statement for Markup of H.R. 3843, the “Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021” Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I turn to the historic bipartisan legislation the Committee will consider today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the comprehensive and painstaking investigative and oversight work[Read More…]

by June 27, 2021

Officer Dolan & The Case Of Michael Moreira: The Authorities Were Warned!

In a special edition of  “Eyez On Pawtucket”, video & emails  are provided documenting attempts to notify a variety of law enforcement authorities about dangerous interactions between Pawtucket Police Officer Dolan & the community. The obvious question ? Why Officer Dolan was allowed to continue as an active Police Officer.[Read More…]

by June 26, 2021

Climate Action Rhode Island 350.0rg: Protest Line 3 Funder Chase Bank at New Retail Branch in Smithfield, Rhode Island

“The people of Rhode Island need to know that Chase Bank is a major funder of the company building the Line 3 pipeline, and that Chase remains the top funder of fossil fuels worldwide.” From 350.org The fight against climate change is a fight for justice. People all over the[Read More…]

by June 25, 2021

Langevin Votes to Restore Environmental Protections Limiting Methane Emissions: Reversing Trump Decision to Gut Pollution Standards

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for S.J. Res. 14, a Joint Resolution to reinstate key environmental protections limiting methane emissions and roll back President Trump’s decision to eliminate standards for the oil and gas industry. Supported by Democrats and Republicans, S.J. Res. 14 seeks to restore Obama-era pollution standards[Read More…]

by June 25, 2021

A Call For American Renewal Nationwide Town Hall: Thursday, June 24 7:30PM Eastern Time

Following the national launch of A Call for American Renewal, key stakeholders in the effort to chart a new, more principled path for the GOP and the country are hosting a nationwide town hall to answer public questions and announce new developments in the path forward. Participants include former high-ranking Republican[Read More…]

by June 24, 2021

Samantha Weiser Elected as New Chair of the RI Democratic Women’s Caucus

In a special election conducted this month, the Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus elected Samantha Weiser as the new Chair of the Caucus. Previously, Weiser served as an at-large member of the Executive Committee in the Women’s Caucus. She is also a State Committeewoman for House District 7. She works[Read More…]

by June 24, 2021

Update From Stephen Miller Led America First Legal  –

Update From America First Legal  HAND THEM OVER — AFL DEMANDS RECORDS RELATING TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S OPEN BORDER POLICIES: America First Legal submitted a Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requesting all records, communications, and documents related to a host of the Biden Administration’s immigration[Read More…]

by June 23, 2021

Governor McKee Announces Choice for Department of Revenue Director

Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated  to serve as Director of the Department of Revenue, replacing Jim Thorsen, who has taken the role of Director of the Department of Administration. “We’re building a team with a history of public service and sound financial experience,” said Governor McKee.[Read More…]

by June 19, 2021

AFL President Stephen Miller Reacts To President Biden’s Operation Central American Airlift For Illegal Aliens’ Relatives

Note: AFL is led by senior members of the Trump Administration who were at the forefront of the America First movement. Our team includes President Trump’s former Senior Advisor Stephen Miller, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and Budget Director Russ Vought. We have real-world experience carrying out critical legal, policy, and[Read More…]

by June 18, 2021