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Rhode Island Governor McKee faces primary challenge over bridge repairs and CVS past

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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a tough primary challenge from Helena Foulkes, a former CVS Health executive. Foulkes has outraised McKee and is criticizing his handling of the Washington Bridge repair project, which has experienced delays and cost overruns. McKee, in turn, is attacking Foulkes's corporate background, accusing her of prioritizing profits over people during her tenure at CVS Health. AI

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Rhode Island Governor McKee faces primary challenge over bridge repairs and CVS past

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kimberlee Kruesi, The Associated Press ·

    Nasty Rhode Island governor rematch raises accusations of opioid peddling, nepotism and who’s the real outsider

    Helena Foulkes outraised Gov. Dan McKee and turned his handling of a $571 million bridge into her top attack line. Four years ago, he beat her.

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