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Rhode Island sees gambling bills move in General Assembly
Rhode Island lawmakers debate legalizing state lotteries to fund education welfare and urban renewal. Resolutions from Rep Ricci and Sen Savage push constitutional amendment and a study commission, while Breslin and Slater press cash bingo limits for local groups. A national lottery measure by Rep Paul Fine faces hearings delays.
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Rhode Island
General Assembly
Mago L. Ricci
Providence D
Senate
Newport
Joseph A Savage
Sen Savage
Newport County
Robert J M. Breslin, Jr
Warwick R
Breslin
Warwick
Eleanor F. Slater
Board of Police Commissions
Providence
New York
U. S
House of Representatives
Paul A. Fine