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February 12, 2008 Archives


Sen. Raptakis vows to fight tax hikes

3:28 PM Tue, Feb 12, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Benjamin N. Gedan    Email

Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis, D-Coventry, said today that he would fight any effort to raise taxes on Rhode Island businesses. The Providence Journal reported last week that state Sen. Stephen D. Alves, chairman of the Finance Committee, spoke in......

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Lt. Gov. to unveil health care package

1:34 PM Tue, Feb 12, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Benjamin N. Gedan    Email

After nine meetings with stakeholders and guest speakers, the lieutenant governor is announcing eight bills that together comprise her health-care reform package. Since last October, Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts has been meeting with representatives from the public and private health-care......

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ALDI Supermarkets recruits workers

8:44 AM Tue, Feb 12, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

ALDI Supermarkets, the German-based company that plans to open five stores in Rhode Island is recruiting cashiers and shift managers for stores in Warwick and Cranston. The company held a job fair on Monday and is holding interviews today. Resumes......

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Hasbro to Webcast from Toy Fair

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By John Kostrzewa    Email

Hasbro, the Pawtucket-based toymaker that shook up its team of top executives on Monday, said it will Webcast its management presentation from Toy Fair in New York City on Friday at 8:30 a.m. Viewers can see the presentation at www.hasbro.com.......

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