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Central Falls teachers had their first planning session with district officials since they learned that all High School teachers would have to reapply for their jobs. Teachers' Union President Jane Sessums says the meeting yesterday was productive.
This week on Political Roundtable, Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri talks about the budget, renewable energy, and his biggest regret in his seven years in office. Here's WRNI's political reporter, Ian Donnis.
Governor Carcieri discusses a wide range of topics in a session with Scott MacKay, Ian Donnis and Maureen Moakley on WRNI's Political Roundtable Friday. The conversation ranges from Rhode Island's troubled economy to the red ink in the state budget to his biggest regret in his seven years as governor. Roundtable runs every Friday on Morning Edition at 5:40 and 7:40. The show is also posted at the WRNI website, WRNI.org.
What a difference a few weeks make. The AP's Ray Henry reported the following earlier today:
The head of a troubled Rhode Island school that fired all its teachers has agreed to use a mediator in upcoming negotiations with the teachers' union.
Obama Postpones Trip To Indonesia
President Barack Obama is delaying his trip to Asia next week to focus on his big push on health care. The White House Tweeted the announcement. His family was going to go with him but they will not now.
