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October 27, 2006

Carcieri, Fogarty duel over spending, jobs, ads

PROVIDENCE -- At their second-to-last debate, Rhode Island's candidates for governor fought this afternoon over spending, jobs and negative ads.

Republican Governor Carcieri faces Democratic challenger and Lt. Gov. Charles Fogarty, in next month's election. Taped today, their one-hour debate on Channel 6 (WLNE) TV will air Sunday at 7 a.m. and at 1 p.m.

Fogarty criticized Carcieri for agreeing to increase the number of slot machines in the state. He also said state spending and the unemployment rate have remained chronically high.

Carcieri said he agreed to increase the number of slot machines at Lincoln Park only because the facility had to be sold. The former owner had been indicted, and Carcieri said the state risked losing revenue.

The Republican incumbent also said he has forced decreases in state spending.

The debate was sponsored by Channel 6 and AARP.

-- The Associated Press

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