Archive for May, 2012
Wife of R.I. State Senator Caught Running Unlicensed Day Care
Rhode Island welfare officials have closed an unlicensed day care facility run by the wife of a state senator. Jean Cerroni, the wife of Democratic state Senator John Tassoni, Jr. was operating the unlicensed facility in a building behind her home. She had been running it for abut five years. Last week, investigators found a [...]
Colin Powell Stops Short of Endorsing Obama or Romney
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell hesitates on endorsing President Obama. Back in 2008, Powell threw his support behind Obama, calling him “a transformational figure.” Regarding President Obama’s first term in office, Mr. Powell credits the President with stabilizing the financial system and fixing the auto industry. But, Powell criticizes the President for not focusing [...]
Struggling 38 Studies Comes Under Fire
Governor Chafee criticized Curt Schilling’s video game company for being less than forthcoming about its financial health. The governor said on Tuesday that “stonewalling” by 38 Studies has made it hard for state officials to gauge the viability of the company. 38 Studios is currently going through a financial rough patch. On Monday, the Governor [...]
Taking Liberties, Final Episode (For Now!)
In this season’s final episode of Taking Liberties, Brad, Ian and Robert discuss the landscape of the presidential race, as well as updates on important Senate and international elections. We also bring up, then tear down, a novel new argument against the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Plus, of course, this week in swag. [...]
