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Rhode Island Debate Sways Toward Bicameral System
In a Committee of the Whole debate on March 7, Rhode Island constitutional delegates argued for unicameralism versus two houses. Despite lively remarks from Norman LaSalle and Millicent Foster, the informal vote favored retaining bicameralism 53 to 5, with supporters urging efficiency and accountability but opponents warning of risk and unproven benefits.
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Norman LaSalle
Warwick
Dennis J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Frederick Lawrence
Providence
Edward P Gallogly
Nebraska
Gallogly
Rhode Island
John P. Coomey
Hawaii
Alaska
Cooney
Kevin Calemen