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Deadline to vote for Kennedy successor

Today (Wednesday) is deadline for registering to vote in next month's primary election to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate.

Palin book goes after McCain camp

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to

Pelosi backs Capuano for MA Senate race

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano in the special election for the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

RI gov vetoes same-sex funeral planning

Angering gay rights supporters, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri Tuesday vetoed a bill that would give same-sex couples the right to plan the funerals of

Deceased lawmaker's son wins election

The son of late State Representative Thomas Slater will succeed his father as the new representative for Providence District 10.

Caprio launching ads for gov. campaign

Rhode Island's general treasurer, Frank Caprio, is launching a campaign for the governor's office in the 2010 election with radio, TV and Internet ads.

RI gov blocks election of interim senators

Rhode Island's Republican governor has vetoed Democratic-backed legislation stripping him of the power to appoint interim U.S. senators.

Governor vetoes saltwater fishing fee

Governor Don Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would require Rhode Islanders to purchase a $7 license for recreational saltwater fishing.

Lawmakers to meet on RI economy

Democratic lawmakers will soon meet in private to discuss Rhode Island's failing economy and its budget crisis.

Ethics complaint against RI AG tossed

Rhode Island's Ethics Commission has unanimously voted to dismiss a complaint accusing Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a gift.

Robert Corrente won't run for RI gov

Former U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente says he's not running for governor.

RI gov. weighs dozens of bills

Gov. Don Carcieri must soon decide whether to support or veto a stack of bills passed by Rhode Island lawmakers during a frenzied special session.

Bishop wants sit down with Rep. Kennedy

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence wants to discuss national health care overhaul with Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy.

Mass. Senate hopefuls spar in debate

All four Democratic candidates for the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat said their party leaders in Congress should force through a health care bill with or

Mass. Senate candidates to meet

After talking past each other, the Democrats vying to succeed Sen. Edward Kennedy are sitting down face-to-face.

Likely candidates for RI governor meet

Likely candidates for Rhode Island Governor talked about their families' political histories during a discussion Sunday night at Rhode Island College.

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