AG Wants Commission To Oversee Gambling - 2004-02-10
If voters approve a casino in Rhode Island, the industry would be overseen by the attorney general's office and regulated by an independent state agency under a bill announced Monday by Attorney General Patrick Lynch. Lynch said the proposed five-member Gaming Control Commission would approve licenses and oversee the gambling industry.

The legislation is sponsored by state Sen. Frank Caprio, D-Providence, and Reps. Peter Kilmartin, D-Pawtucket, and Joseph McNamara, D-Warwick. Proponents of a casino hope this year they'll be successful in putting the question on the ballot.
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Organization raises money, reveals new name - 2004-02-10
Fremont County's Developmental Opportunities will now be named Starpoint.

The early childhood development organization revealed its new name Friday at Casino Night at the Holy Cross Abbey. In addition to providing a venue to reveal D.O.'s new name, the event was the first fund-raiser for the organization's foundation.

"I thought it went pretty well," said Sallie Harper, the foundation's executive director.
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