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November 13, 2006

Common Cause's Phil West honored tonight

PROVIDENCE -- As his 18-year career at Common Cause Rhode Island comes to an end, Phil West will be honored tonight at a retirement celebration at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

West served as the executive director for the nonpartisan government watchdog organization for nearly two decades, pushing such reforms as term limits, open meetings and separation of powers.

His group opposed efforts to bring a "no-bid" casino to Rhode Island, and supported last week's successful ballot question that gives voting rights to felons immediately after leaving prison.

Tonight's gala begins at 6 p.m. and will include a presentation by the Ocean State Follies. For more information contact (401) 861-2322.

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