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RI Senate to vote on 4 EDC appointees from Chafee

The board overseeing economic development in Rhode Island could soon have some new members if state lawmakers approve four of Gov. Lincoln Chafee's nominees. Full story

Pension forum previews possible RI governor race

An investment forum on the financial problems facing America's cities delivered a glimpse Monday of what Rhode Islanders could expect from a potential match-up between Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Treasurer Gina Raimondo in next year's gubernatorial race. Full story

CVS opposes gov's plan to pay for business tax cut

Gov. Lincoln Chafee's proposal to shrink business taxes to boost Rhode Island's competitiveness could be jeopardized by opposition from pharmacy giant CVS Caremark Corp., which opposed the governor's plan to pay for the tax cut during a legislative hearing Wednesday. Full story

Chafee: EDC nominations coming soon

Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) says he'll make nominations for a new executive director for the Economic Development Corp. and several vacancies on the EDC's board "as soon as possible." Full story

Does same-sex marriage help or hurt the economy?

   MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts talks with Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and CNBC’s Suze Orman about the economic impact of same sex marriage.

Schilling: Company cost me baseball fortune

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said Friday that the collapse of his 38 Studios video game company has probably cost him his entire baseball fortune, and he placed part of the blame on Rhode Island officials, including Gov. Lincoln Chafee. Full story

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Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee faces reporters at the Statehouse in Providence, R.I.