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December 29, 2006

Day of mourning closes federal offices in R.I.

Tuesday has been declared a national day of mourning for former President Gerald Ford, who died this week.

The declaration means federal offices will be closed that day. The New York Stock Exchange will also be closed.

In Rhode Island, closings include U.S. postal services and the federal District Court in Providence.

There are no plans to shut down state government for the day, though Governor Carcieri has decided to postpone his inaugural ball, set for that night, until Wednesday.

Posted by Andrea Panciera  at 4:46 PM | Permalink

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