Facebook group says Congress has raised the minimum wage three times in 25 years while giving itself 15 raises
"Since 1988, Congress has raised its own salary 15 times 'to reflect rising costs.' But raised the minimum wage only three times."
"Since 1988, Congress has raised its own salary 15 times 'to reflect rising costs.' But raised the minimum wage only three times."
In a poll, "53 percent of young Republican voters . . . under age 35 said that they would describe a climate [change] denier as…
Rhode Island's unemployment insurance system "is the most expensive such system in the country."
"We have created new jobs here in Cranston -- more than 1,000."
"Providence has more of its pension fund invested in hedge funds and is less transparent" about it than the state.
"Soldiers Donating to Tea Party Now Face Punishment Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice."
Gov. Lincoln Chafee has imposed "a mandatory abortion fee" on all Rhode Islanders who buy health insurance through the state’s Obamacare exchange.
"Local law enforcement . . . will have access to the [Obamacare] Data Hub’s treasure trove of personal info."
"Thirteen hundred" applicants in Rhode Island signed up for insurance through Obamacare.
"Wind power is the most undependable form of renewable energy."
The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority "was supposed to exist only until the bonds used to build the Newport Bridge were paid off through tolls.…
"Global surface temperatures have been flat for 16 years."