State of Rhode Island secondary Archives: on Homeland Security
Allan Fung:
Property tax exemptions for disabled veterans
As Mayor, Allan has been at the forefront of listening to, and caring for his local veterans. Cranston became the first community in Rhode Island to provide a property tax exemption for its disabled veterans. So here's what Allan is going to do:
Make Military Pensions Tax Exempt. Expand Locations for our Veterans Affairs Offices. Expand Job Opportunities for Veterans. We'll also ensure that veterans hiring preferences in state government and at the universities are in place and being adhered to.
Source: 2018 Rhode Island governor Campaign website AllanFung.com
Sep 1, 2018
Donald Carcieri:
Gratitude to armed forces for defending our freedoms
I'd like to recognize a proud Rhode Islander. Sergeant First Class Eric Blue was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, earned in Afghanistan. Sergeant Blue distinguished himself by his heroic actions during a complex ambush.
Despite being under heavy fire, he heroically maneuvered through the area to find and evacuate a wounded soldier. It is to men and women like Sergeant Blue that we all owe the deepest gratitude for defending our freedoms and protecting our country.
Source: Rhode Island 2010 State of the State Address
Jan 26, 2010
Gina Raimondo:
Close deficit, boost budget of RI Veterans Home
Raimondo has announced plans to bolster the Rhode Island Veterans Home in her tax and spending plan for this fiscal year. The plan would close the $2 million deficit in fiscal year 2020 and increase funding next year,
WPRI-TV reported. Officials say the proposal will increase revenue by about $880,000 and generate general revenue savings of the same amount.
Source: Associated Press on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jan 17, 2020
Gina Raimondo:
At least 3% of contracts to go to veteran-owned companies
Raimondo has told veterans she's redoubling the state's efforts to help them. Veterans will now be given a preference when state contracts are awarded. The state gives a similar benefit to women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
The bill sets a goal that at least 3% of the total value of all state contracts available to businesses in each fiscal year be awarded to veteran-owned companies.
Source: Seattle Times on 2018 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jan 17, 2020
Jack Reed:
No Benghazi cover-up; had 11 hearings & 25,000 documents
Q: You heard Senator McCain call Benghazi and those e-mails a cover-up?REED: The congress has already had 11 hearings on the topic, over 25,000 pieces of documentation have been provided to the Congress. In fact, the e-mails in question, I believe,
were available in February in the context of the John Brennan confirmation hearing.
Q: What about the White House "talking points"? We find these 12 different versions, including a very definitive statement, we do know that Islamic extremists with
ties to al Qaeda participated in the attack. That did not appear in the talking points.
REED: That did not appear in the talking points, but I recall when Ambassador Rice was being interviewed on one of the TV shows she essentially said there were
extremist elements. She did not contradict that. The president's statement a day after the event, was this was an act of terror. So, there's no attempt that there was a story being created that there was no terrorist involvement.
Source: ABC This Week 2013 on 2014 Rhode Island Senate race
May 12, 2013
Mark Zaccaria:
Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal
Question topic: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Zaccaria: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Rhode Island Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
Seth Magaziner:
For veteran's healthcare, tax credits for businesses
Veterans and their families deserve much more than our thanks and appreciation--they deserve high-quality health care including mental health care, affordable education and job training, and employment opportunities as they transition from military
service to civilian life. In Congress, he will stand up for veteran's healthcare as well as tax credits for businesses that hire veterans and expanded education and job training programs.
Source: 2022 Rhode Island House campaign website SethMagaziner.com
Jun 19, 2022
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