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Democrats Shift 1964 Rhode Island Strategy Marks New Start
The Rhode Island political scene shifts as Democrats in the General Assembly seize initiative in 1964 after last year’s vetoes and budget battles. They push pay raises, a vocational school, fair housing, consumer protections, and health program takeovers while eyeing a sales tax increase to fund next year’s spend, aiming to credit themselves and limit the governor’s leverage. The plan hinges on a substantial year-end surplus and potential stalemates over revenue measures.
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John H Chafee
Chafee
General Assembly
Colt Farm
Bristol
Green Acres
Baby Hoover Commission
Democratic Party
Kennedy
Consumer Protection Agency
Afl-Cio
State Health Department
Special Commission