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Editorial: Appreciations Senator Claiborne Pell’s Vision
New York Times, United States -
By MAURA J. CASEY Former Senator Claiborne Pell, the Rhode Island Democrat who died last week at the age of 90, is best known as the father of Pell Grants, --
Video: RI Sen. Pell, Proponent of Student Grants, Dies AssociatedPress
Claiborne Pell's Brilliant Idea Hartford Courant
Funeral Set for Former Rhode Island Senator FOXNews
The Associated Press - Houston Chronicle

Free throws lead URI to 86-77 win over Toledo
The Associated Press -
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Kahiem Seawright had 16 points and went 4-for-4 on free throws as Rhode Island beat Toledo 86-77 Tuesday night at Savage Arena. --
Losses taking their toll on Rockets coach Toledo Blade
Rams’ victory over Toledo sets stage for league play Providence Journal
Rockets show no defense Toledo Blade
Providence Journal - Providence Journal

Lawmakers Elect First Woman To Lead Rhode Island Senate
TheDay, CT -
In prepared remarks, Murphy said House lawmakers cannot depend on a stimulus plan proposed by President-elect Barack Obama to bail Rhode Island out of its --
As the Assembly convenes, hints emerge of Carcieri’s plan to curb -- Providence Journal
General Assembly begins new session Turn to 10.com
Lawmakers return to work amid recession Providence Eyewitness News
Providence Journal - Providence Journal

RI judge hears arguments in music downloading case
Boston Herald, United States -
By AP PROVIDENCE, RI — A lawyer for a Rhode Island couple whose son is accused of illegally sharing songs online says they shouldn’t have to turn over their --
RI judge hears arguments in music downloading case The Associated Press
Fate of couple's comptuer at center of music downloading lawsuit WQOW TV News 18
Harvard prof in RI to block RIAA access to BU kid’s PC Mass High Tech
Providence Eyewitness News - Zeropaid

As ESL students lag behind, Rhode Island cities look to fine-tune --
Providence Journal, RI -
But Peter McWalters, Rhode Island’s commissioner of elementary and secondary education, said those numbers should not obscure very real performance gaps --
No progress seen for 40% of ESL students Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Some New England states faulted on soldier voting
Boston Globe, United States -
It said Vermont's system is borderline, and Rhode Island's raises privacy and security concerns. For each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, --
NE states faulted on soldier voting WWLP 22News

Rhode Island lawmaker pursues tougher DUI rules
Land Line Magazine, MO -
Stuck with a label as one of the worst states for drunken driving offenses, a Rhode Island state lawmaker wants to remove that distinction. --

Rhode Island Rams win again
Protrade, CA -
They beat Toledo on the road by 9 points tonight for their 11th win of the season. All of their losses are on the road against tough teams (by 3 at Duke, --

RI philanthropist sues theater owner
Boston Globe, United States -
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein is suing to get his name back on the IMAX theater at the Providence Place Mall. --
Providence Imax sold; Imax, Feinstein 'part company' Providence Journal
Feinstein in battle with IMAX Providence Journal

Goodbye, Senator
Woonsocket Call, RI -
Jeff Bingaman and Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, all Democrats, and Republicans, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana Other --
Pell to be honored on Senate floor Providence Eyewitness News