June 16, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – June 16, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, a dozen U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the agency to work with State Attorneys General, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and …
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May 19, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – May 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that several communities throughout the state will receive $138,735 in federal funding to help more Rhode Islanders develop job skills and achieve econ…
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May 12, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
Providence, RI – May 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his appointment of Anne M. Nolan of Cumberland to the Rhode Island Parole Board. Nolan is President and CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, the state’s lead…
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March 7, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – March 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to protect consumers, increase transparency in the foreclosure process, and hold banks and servicers accountable for providing relief to qualified homeowners, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2011 based on similar legislation Reed introduced in 2009
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February 24, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
February 24, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today announced that the state’s annual Unclaimed Property list has been produced under budget this year. The list of 21,000 names, with total claims worth about $9.7 million, is also reaching Rhode Islanders earlier than in past years
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February 14, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – February 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, after the U.S. Treasury Department issued a white paper proposing several pathways to reform the mortgage markets, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement
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February 9, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
Providence, RI – February 9, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his plans to reactivate the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), which establishes a mechanism for Cabinet- and Director-level staff to come together to discuss better coordination of state activities for housing and homelessness. The ICH also develops strategies to address the problems associated with homelessness, makes recommendations aimed at reducing the number of homeless people in Rhode Island, and promotes and supports development of permanent supportive housing
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February 3, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
Cranston, RI – February 3, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — With forecasters predicting another significant winter weather event for Saturday, RI Emergency Management officials are warning that roof collapse incidents may increase
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February 1, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
Providence – February 1, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Emergency Management Advisory Council, joins the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) in reminding Rhode Islanders that roof collapse continues to be of high concern. The amount of recent snowfall that is piling up could weaken roof structure and cause a collapse. Homeowners and business owners should be mindful of the risk of personal injury to themselves and occupants before removing snow from roofs. Consult a contractor or home improvement professional for help in assessing the need for snow remova
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January 17, 2011 Posted by Rhode Island RealEstateRama
STATE HOUSE – January 17, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government will hold the second in a series of hearings on the homelessness crisis in Rhode Island on Thursday, January 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Senate lounge
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