Iraq assured Iran

Iraq assured Iran on Friday that it supports Iran's right to develop nuclear energy and will not allow Iraqi territory to be used to threaten Iran, adopting a position at odds with America's view that Iran should abandon its nuclear program.

Speaking during a visit by the Iranian foreign minister to Iraq to congratulate the new government formed a week ago, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Iraq's new government is "friendly" to Iran.

"Iraq definitely will not be a place to threaten Iran from," Zebari said at a news conference in Baghdad, with the Iranian foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, standing at his side.

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who have died in service for our country.

It was begun to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War.

After the First World War, it was expanded to include all those who died in any war.

Since 1776, the United States has lost over 650,000 to war.

378 have been killed in Afghanistan.

2,464 have been killed in Iraq.

Today is their day.

Last night we went to Providence's first Waterfire of the season.

We had friends from out of town with us and who do we bump into? The Mayor of Providence!

What a nice guy he is in person! Much more engaging than our current mayor of Cranston. Or the guy who would want to be our next mayor, Nap.

Have you seen Nap's literature? Nap's walking card that he hands out to attract voters - all it is, is a list of his education and employment - a bulleted resume. There is nothing about the city, his plans, goals - nothing. Of course I guess if you got nothing, you cannot give anything.

Also, Nap's domain name for his website is "mayornapolitano". I cannot imagine that "napolitanoformayor" was not available. The only thing it says on his website is "www.mayornapolitano.com - Coming Soon"

Does he already think he has won the race? Has he proclaimed himself mayor? He sure does act like it.

And it looks like Pisaturo quits his race for mayor. This was not at all a surprise.

Cindy Fogarty's new website is up and running.

I invite you to have a look-see!

Dear friends and neighbors,

Welcome to my campaign website. I was elected to the Cranston City Council by just a few votes in 2002, but after two years of proving myself as a hard-working and independent councilmember, I was re-elected in 2004 by a strong margin. Because I have worked relentlessly for important causes including the financial stability of our city, as well as the effort to keep Horton Elementary School open, I am well-versed in the issues that we face as a city. I am excited about this campaign season and the opportunities to meet members of the community and talk to them about what we can do together to make Cranston a stronger, more vibrant community.

I appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail!

Sincerely,

Cindy Fogarty

Sunday, the 25th will be clean up day at the Brown Street Dog Park in Providence. You can come by at noon. More info can be found here at this website.

Also, the "Heart & Sole Walk for the Animals" is on June 4th, check out this website for details.