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February 28, 2008

Package of bills aims for equality

Four Providence legislators are meeting this afternoon to introduce a package of 10 bills they say will promote racial and economic equality throughout the state.

Rep. Grace Diaz, D-Providence; Sen. Juan M. Pichardo, D-Providence; Rep. David A. Segal, D-Providence, East Providence; and Rep. Joseph S. Almeida, D- Providence, are meeting with a number of immigrant activist groups, neighborhood associations and other activist groups .

The news conference will be moderated by the Ellen Gallagher, community outreach coordinator for the International Institute of Rhode Island, which offers legal and social services to immigrants and refugees.

The group is meeting at the State House today at 3 p.m.

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