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« At RIC, diversity ranges from powwow to origami / Photo | Today | Sen. Moura to propose 24-hour gambling bill » October 4, 2007Senate leader Montalbano standing by AlvesSenate President Joseph Montalbano said today that he stands by Sen. Stephen D. Alves, D-West Warwick, and will not push him out as Senate Finance Committee chairman. Alves, a stockbroker, denies allegations he killed tax-incentive legislation last June as payback for not receiving pension fund business from Johnston. The matter is under FBI investigation. Republican Governor Carcieri has called on Alves to step aside as chairman. But Alves rejects the idea, and Montalbano said he is “100 percent’’ behind Alves’ staying on the job. Montalbano, a North Providence Democrat who recently settled a case with the state Ethics Commission, said, “I don’t make leadership decisions based on newspaper articles.’’ He said he based his decision on Alves’ service in the chairmanship. “He’s got a record of accomplishment. He’s a person of compassion.’’ -- Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsAldo | October 5, 2007 12:32 AM link As a resident of West Warwick, I completely agree that Alves should step down. He is corrupt and has abused his power for too long. If he is such a good Senator, why is his town is such bad shape. He has done nothing for West Warwick or Rhode Island except leach off of both. He is an embrassment to the town and state. Montalbano is no better. He and Alves should be sharing a cell together in a Federal jail! I really hope the FBI investigation finally sticks it to Alves. Also because we share the same last name, several times people have asked me if I am related to him. I always answer emphatically, "Hell NO!" Bob Alves | October 5, 2007 8:18 AM link Go look at any pond and you'll find that the scum tends to coagulate. It's no different in Rhode Island politics. Patrick | October 5, 2007 8:37 AM link If your a Alves in RI you have a golden ticket... it's about time someone got under the dirt and dig the Alves out all you need to do is open your eyes and look around in school systems,colleges , board members and state job and you will find a Alves in every part.. why is that? Tracy | October 5, 2007 11:16 AM link This is what we keep voting for? One corrupt politician "standing by" another corrupt politician. Man, we've got to get rid of these people once and for all. It's just unbelievable! Mikki Sanders | October 5, 2007 12:33 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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And he might have added, “And he got me the legal work for West Warwick! That is, another $86,000 in my pocket!"
Never mind that he brought an illegal SLAPP suit against WW Taxpayers for writing letters to the editor or threatened Councilmen in town who disagreed with him. He's still my boy!
As he replied to Ed Achorn in Oct 2004, "You're speaking with a friend of Stephen Alves."