VOA NEWS – Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — The U.S. president and the vice premier of China confirmed on Thursday that while significant progress has been made, there is no new trade agreement yet between the world’s two largest economies. «We’re certainly getting a lot closer,» Trump said sitting at his desk in the Oval Office […]readmore
VOA NEWS – Ken Bredemeier U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday at the White House with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, a sign that the world’s top two economic powers could be nearing a trade agreement after marathon talks. The two countries had originally hoped to reach an agreement by March 1, but even […]readmore
VOA NEWS – Michael Bowman CAPITOL HILL — U.S. lawmakers of both parties say hurdles remain for approving a new trade pact between the United States, Canada and Mexico, rejecting President Donald Trump’s call for prompt votes on a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA. Last year, the administration made good on […]readmore
VOA NEWS – Michelle Quinn SAN FRANCISCO — In the U.S. economic battle with China, the Chinese government is often portrayed as a kingmaker, making large investments in research and paving the way for Chinese companies to thrive. China, it turns out, is a good foil for U.S. industries as they ask the U.S. government to […]readmore
Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving young people. The FDA and poison control centers receive voluntary adverse experience reports about tobacco products. After examining reports between 2010 and early 2019, […]readmore
Senators tout benefits of financial education and teaching students about smart saving, wise investing, and responsible spending WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teaching things like budget planning and money management in schools, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are introducing legislation recognizing April as […]readmore
RI will receive at least $3 million in federal affordable housing funds this year as a result of Reed’s efforts WASHINGTON, DC – After a month long delay in the transfer of mandatory funding to two affordable housing funds, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced it is providing payments of $244.86 million to the […]readmore
Catholic school in Pawtucket becomes first high school in R.I. to complete training through RWU’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 3, 2019 – After studying Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” Saint Raphael Academy students recreated the masquerade ball, listening to Elizabethan music and learning Elizabethan dance. After researching Mexican culture, they used 3D […]readmore
Additional test site more convenient for northern Rhode Island residents; visit www.dmv.ri.gov to schedule your test at our new office CRANSTON, R.I. – R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding the locations for its driver’s license road tests today with a new test site in Woonsocket. Applicants holding a driving permit can now schedule their […]readmore
James Glawson is charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree child molestation and second-degree child molestation after additional victims came forward during the ongoing investigation. Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that three additional sexual assault and child molestation charges have been […]readmore
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