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Morning News Podcast
10:39 am
Wed March 20, 2013

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Most adults failed a mock NECAP test.  Glass could be used as cover material at the state landfill under a proposed bill.  These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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Politics
3:08 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

Congressman Langevin Witnesses Investiture of Pope Francis

Credit Congressman Jim Langevin's Office
Congressman Jim Langevin witnessed the induction of Pope Francis

Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin was among the 200,000 people who thronged Vatican City Tuesday for the installation mass of Pope Francis. The Catholic congressman called it one of the most meaningful and spiritual experiences of his life.

Langevin was part of a congressional delegation that represented the United States at the investiture of Pope Francis.  The Rhode Island democrat says he was thrilled and honored to be there.

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Morning News Podcast
9:39 am
Tue March 19, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

A winter mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain makes the morning commute slippery.  URI says it has a record number of admission applications.  These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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Politics
8:34 am
Tue March 19, 2013

EthicsHeldHostage.com Protests Recent General Assembly Vote

Credit Catherine Welch / RIPR
RI House of Representatives

A good government group has created a web site to protest what it calls the unprecedented wiping out of a legislative vote.

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