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Peter Palumbo

Peter Palumbo

Peter Palumbo was a Rhode Island state representative whose district included Cranston. He served in the legislature from 1994 until he was defeated for reelection in 2014. Prior to that he was a Cranston City Councilman for five years.

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Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on April 11, 2013 a House Finance Committee hearing
In Cranston, it costs $5,000 to $6,000 to send out community notifications on just one Level 3 sex offender.
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • May 12, 2013
Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on January 22, 2013 a news release
Driving with a dog in your lap is dangerous, in part, because it could fly forward in a crash. "An 80-pound dog at only 30 mph packs a 2,400-pound punch."
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • January 30, 2013
Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on March 20, 2012 a talk radio show.
"Every poll you see, the overwhelming majority of people want [E-Verify]."
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By Alex Kuffner • March 25, 2012
Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on October 5, 2011 a speech
"The Tax Foundation figures Rhode Island as the 10th highest state for state and local tax burden per capita in the country. We're the 6th worst in the country for the business tax index. We're the 3rd highest per capita in the country for all taxes."
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 14, 2011
Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on January 25, 2011 a news release
"There are nearly 500,000 registered sex offenders across the country and at any one time about 100,000 are unaccounted for."
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By Peter Lord • March 3, 2011
Peter Palumbo
Peter Palumbo
stated on September 9, 2010 an interview on Fox News' "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren"
Rhode Island gives undocumented pregnant women health insurance, plus a cash card "with $400 a month on it" and "$250 a month or $275 a month to spend on food."
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By Cynthia Needham • September 19, 2010
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