Daily Archive for September 28th, 2009

Tentative Agenda Released for RNC Northeast Conference | October 2-4

Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

repbookThis tentative agenda is subject to change.

Marriott Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island
October 2nd, 3rd & 4th (Friday – Sunday)

Friday, October 2nd

2:00 – 6:00 PM Check-in and Registration

4:00 – 6:00 PM Training by RNC staff

Voter Vault Training will continue on Saturday

Program Begins at 5:00 PM

5:00 PM Welcome Comments Jody Dow – MASS GOP National Committeewoman

5:00 – 5:30 PM Governor Jim Douglas of Vermont

5:30 – 5:45 PM Former Congressman Rod Simmons – Republican Candidate for US Senate, Connecticut vs Chris Dodd

6:00 – 8:00 PM Welcome Cocktail Party
Off-site at the Newport Harbor Hotel, one block from the Marriott.

All Registered Attendees Invited with 2 Drink tickets – Given at time of Sign-In
(Dinner on your own)

Saturday, October 3rd

RNC – Training Sessions Continue

8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast @ Marriott

Conference Co-Chairman Louis Pope & Jody Dow

9:00 AM Governor Donald L. Carcieri of Rhode Island

9:30 AM Ken McKay – Republican National Committee Chief of Staff

Update on 2009 Election and beyond

10:00 AM Panel of Congressional Candidates from Northeast (approx 45 minutes)
(8-10 minute speeches – 10 minutes questions)

Candidate – Justin Bernier 5th District Connecticut

Candidate – John Loughlin 1st District Rhode Island

Candidate – Charles Lollar 5th District Maryland

10:45 AM Congressman Thaddeus McCotter 11th District of Michigan

Update on Legislative Issues from Capitol Hill

11:15 AM Former New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff

Governor John Sununu – Chairman of NH

Overview of Issues Facing Candidate & State Parties in Northeast

Question & Answer Period – Discussion of Issues & Challenges

12:30 PM Lunch – in Marriott Atrium (Plated lunch tables of 10)

Lunch Speaker: Tony Blankley

Quick Break

1:45 PM Curt Anderson – Campaign Strategist & Media Advisor

Jim McLaughlin – Pollster & Campaign Strategist

Discussion on Issues & Trends and Strategy

2:30 PM Conference Adjourns – Guests explore & tour Newport

BREAK TIME

6:00 – 8:00 PM Rhode Island Republican Party Invites Registered Attendees to a Reception at “Christie’s” Restaurant & Lounge. Within walking distance from the Marriott Hotel.

Registered Attendees Welcome with RED Ticket Given at Registration

Dinner 15% off with Christie’s Flyer given at Registration

(Dinner on Your Own)

8:00 PM – Midnight Late Night Party & Fundraiser – Sponsored by: “Young Republicans of
Rhode Island”

$20.00 cover charge & cash bar at the Brick Alley Pub across from the Marriott Hotel.

Sunday, October 4th

9:00 – 10:00 AM Sunday Brunch at the Marriott

9:45 AM Grassroots Programs and Successful Registration Ideas

#1 Attleboro Massachusetts Republican Central Committee

#2 Additional Grassroots Programs TBA

10:30 AM Former Lt Gov. Kerry Healy of Massachusetts

11:00 AM Panel Discussion of Young Republican Leaders throughout Northeast

YR State Leaders (5 minutes each) discussion on how to attract young voters

11:30 AM Conference Adjourns

Conference Registration of $125.00 includes: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & tickets into both Receptions.

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News from Representative John Loughlin

Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

JohnLoughlinForCongressDear Friend,

Are you ready to reclaim our government from out-of-control spending, ever escalating taxes, and a federal take over of health care? I know I am! That’s why I decided to challenge Congressman Kennedy.

I pledge to bring back responsive representation to the First Congressional District. That’s why I am hosting a Health Care Town Hall meeting.

Health Care Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Brantal’s Restaurant
91 Crandall Road
Tiverton, RI 02878

Sure, Congressman Kennedy held a forum, but it was sponsored by special interests and for special interests, public not invited. I invite all who feel they have questions, and need to get answers, to attend my meeting. After all, this is your town hall meeting. In fact, we’ll create a DVD and mail it to the Congressman’s Washington, DC office so he can see what you think about healthcare.

Wednesday also marks the end of fundraising quarter and soon after, we will report how we did. If you can make a small contribution before Wednesday on-line, we will cross that finish line very strong.

Thank you for all your support and help – together we will restore responsive leadership to the First Congressional District.

All the best,

John Loughlin

P.S. You can make a difference for our State and our Nation. Contact John at (401) 523-9700 or rep-john [at] cox [dot] net to volunteer.

Source: State Representative John J. Loughlin II

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RIGOP Files [Another] Ethics Complaint Against Attoney General Patrick Lynch

Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

patrick_lynchThe state GOP has filed an ethics complaint against Atty. Gen. Patrick C. Lynch that accuses him of violating the state’s $75 gift cap by accepting a roundtrip plane ticket worth $428.50 from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association for a trip to New Orleans last year.

The complaint, filed late last week by state Republican party chairman Giovanni D. Cicione, marks the second time the state GOP has asked a state regulatory agency to call Democrat Lynch to task for his frequent out-of-state trips, and the way he has accounted for them on his public disclosure filings. Lynch has announced his intention to run for governor…

The complaint that Cicione filed with the state Ethics Commission zeroes in on a different issue: A state regulation prohibiting public officials from accepting any gift valued at more than “$25 per instance and up to $75 per year from each interested person.”…

Read More: Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

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Kennedy: People Can ‘Opt Out’ of Listing STDs, Abortions in Electronic Health Records

Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

Patrick-KennedyRep. Patrick Kennedy Says People Can Opt Out of Listing STDs, Abortions in Gov’t-Mandated Electronic Health Records.

(CNSNews) – Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D.-R.I.) says people will be able to stop doctors from including records of sexually transmitted diseases and abortions in the new national system of Electronic Health Records that was mandated by the stimulus law enacted in February.

The law says that doctors, hospitals and other health care providers must create an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for every American by 2014 or else face deductions in their Medicare payments. The EHRs are supposed to be integrated into a national health care IT system where health-care providers nationwide as well as the government would have the ability to access them when authorized.

“This is totally going to be up to the individual,” Kennedy told CNSNews.com when specifically asked if these EHRs would include any STDs or abortions in a person’s medical history…

Read More: CNS News

And if you actually believe him, we have a bridge in Newport to sell you!

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RI Right to Life Annual Walk-A-Thon for Life | October 3

Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

lettherebelifeThe Rhode Island Right to Life Committee will be holding their Annual “Walk-A-Thon for Life” in Downtown Providence on Saturday, October 3rd. Registration is from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and the 3-Mile Walk Begins at 10:00 A.M.

The Walk-A-Thon originates in front of Rhode Island Right to Life Headquarters at 266 Smith Street, and goes on a 3-mile route through Downtown Providence, with a closing address at the Rhode Island State House. Event is rain or shine.

Join them as they walk in solidarity with the unborn, the ill, the disabled, and the elderly … for their lives! Please be generous with your support. All donations from Walk-A-Thon Sponsors and Participants will be matched by anonymous donors. Call (401) 521-1860 to participate.

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