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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday February 18, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Susan G. Komen: Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Rhode Islanders
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Senator Samuel D. Zurier (D-Providence) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental b  more

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Robert Deeley of Diocese of Portland
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Appoints Rev. James Ruggieri as Successor * * * Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Portland, and has appointed Reverend James T. Ruggieri, as Bishop-elect of Portland. Bishop-elect Ruggieri is a priest of the Diocese of Providence, and currently serves as pastor at St. Patrick's parish and S  more