U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Friday that President Barack Obama was “too slow” to recognize that Americans need to know more about what is…
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Q&A: Senator Reed on Islamic State, Gun Violence, Climate Change & More
Senator Jack Reed backs President Obama’s view that American troops should play a supporting role, rather than a primary one, in the fight with Islamic…
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Seveney, Pagliarini Win In Senate District 11 Primary
Democrat Jim Seveney and Republican John Pagliarni Jr. came out on top in a special primary election Tuesday for a vacant seat in the Rhode Island state…
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TGIF (Thanksgiving Edition): 21 Things To Know About RI Politics & Media
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I’m grateful for our listeners/readers at RIPR, my excellent colleagues in the local media, the staffers and spokespeople…
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The Pulse: A Deeper Dive Into Health Inventory Finds Gaps In Care
Rhode Islanders with Medicaid coverage may have a more difficult time finding a doctor. And every obstetrics and gynecology practice in the state has a…
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First Look: Survey Says RI Lacks Primary Care, Mental Health Providers
Rhode Island may not have enough primary care doctors to meet the need. That’s one conclusion from a major survey of the state’s health care inventory….
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Why Such Huge Racial Disparities In Health?
That’s a loaded question, but one that Brown University President Christina Paxson tried to unpack at a lecture Monday night.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column as we head into the run-up to Thanksgiving. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome via email, and you…
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI CEO To Retire
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s president and CEO Peter Andruszkiewicz has announced his retirement, effective May 2016. He’ll stay on with…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
How’s that presidential campaign working out for you? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and feedback are welcome via…
