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Insurance subsidy for jobless ends

Lt. Gov. Roberts expresses concern that newly unemployed will not be able to afford COBRA coverage without the federal subsidy.
Providence Journal; February 27, 2010

Lt. Governor cites 'power of art' at opening of Sherlock Memorial show

The lieutenant governor talks about the importance of the arts business community in Rhode Island.
Warwick Beacon; February 26, 2010

Cool responses to rate-hike requests

The lieutenant governor challenges insurers to find ways to tackle rising health-care costs.
Providence Journal; February 17, 2010

Lt. Gov. Roberts to run for reelection, not for Congress

The lieutenant governor announces her intention to run for a second term.
Providence Journal; February 17, 2010

Roberts pushes local arts spending

The lieutenant governor announces a statewide tour arts and culture-related small businesses.
Providence Business News; February 15, 2010

RI health insurance commissioner reduces Blue Cross rate hike proposal

The lieutenant governor reacts to the 7 percent rate hike for Blue Cross direct-pay plan customers.
Providence Journal; February 9, 2010

BCBSRI direct pay increase authorized

The lieutenant says the approved rate hike is still too high for struggling Rhode Islanders.
Providence Business News; February 8, 2010

RI Attorney General, Blue Cross Agree to Rate Hike

The lieutenant governor speaks out against the agreement to raise direct-pay rates by 9.5 percent.
Providence Journal; January 29, 2010

Health insurers seek to increase rates for businesses

The lieutenant governor opposes Blue Cross Blue Shield's proposed health insurance rate increases for small and large groups.
Providence Journal; January 26, 2010

URI holds forum on health care, human rights

The lieutenant governor speaks about health care on a panel sponsored by URI, Rhode Island for Community & Justice, and the Providence Human Relations Committee.
Providence Journal; December 11, 2009

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