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Common Cause Rhode Island Statement Responding to Gov. McKee

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Common Cause Rhode Island Statement Responding to Gov. McKee


“Common Cause Rhode Island doesn’t need anyone’s permission to hold power accountable. We continue to review the material produced by the State Police and the Attorney General and will decide in the coming days whether to file a complaint with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission."

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Jean Marion

Directeur exécutif, Rhode Island
jmarion@commoncause.org
401-861-2322

Common Cause Rhode Island fournit régulièrement des commentaires sur les questions de réforme démocratique. Pour parler avec John Marion, veuillez le contacter en utilisant les coordonnées ci-dessus.

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