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Democrats Win Leadership Roles in Rhode Island Assembly
Democrats in Rhode Island reorganize the General Assembly with Rep Joseph A Bevilacqua named majority leader and Rep John J Skiffington Jr as deputy. Rep Thomas F. Kelleher wins a high court seat over Judge John F. Doris after a four-ballot race, with Cunningham runner-up. Chief Justice Thomas H. Roberts is also elected unopposed. Governor Chafee pledges no new taxes while facing pressure to repeal the Medicare cost-sharing tax and expand coverage, amid debates on funding and the 1965 legislative agenda.
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Joseph A Bevilacqua
Providence
John J Skiffington Jr
Woonsocket
Family Court
John F. Doris
House
Matthew C. Cunningham
Pawtucket
Bevilacqua
Cochran
Kelleher
Cunningham
A. Norman LaSalle
Warwick
U.S
Doris
Mager Tsue