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Rhode Island State Rep. John Loughlin, D-Tiverton, folds the Rhode Island state flag after announcing his candidacy for Congress before members of the media, in Lincoln, R.I., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Loughlin says he's seeking the seat held by Patrick Kennedy, faulting Kennedy for focusing on health care reform rather than trying to help deal with unemployment.

Xavier's Maureen Hester (13) pumps before shooting against Rhode Island's Lara Gaspar (25) during an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier's Dee Dee Jemigan drives to the basket past Rhode Island's Lara Gaspar and Chari Lehnertz (55) during an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010.

Rhode Island's Megan Shoniker (10) drives past Xavier's Amber Harris (11) during their NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I. on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010.

Rhode Island's Anisha Wilson goes to the basket against Xavier's Ta'Shia Phillips during an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier's April Phillips (42) gets a shot off over Rhode Island's Andrea Buck (32) while Megan Shoniker (10) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier's Dee Dee Jemigan has her shot blocked by Rhode Island's Lindsay Harris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier's Alesia Barringe drives past Rhode Island's LAra Gaspar during an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier's Ta'Shia Phillips (53) tips a rebound away from Rhode Island's Lindsay Harris during an NCAA college basketball game in South Kingstown, R.I., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Xavier head coach Chris Mack reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati. Xavier won the game 72-61.

Rhode Island guard Stevie Mejia, front, is fouled by Xavier center Kenny Frease in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati. Xavier won the game 72-61.

Rhode Island forward Delroy James (21) blocks a shot by Xavier guard Dante Jackson (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati.

Xavier forward Jamel McLean (22) shoots against Rhode Island center Will Martell (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati.

Xavier guard Jordan Crawford (55) drives to the basket against Rhode Island in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati. Crawford scored 21 points and had 12 rebounds in the game won by Xavier 72-61.

Rhode Island head coach Jim Baron questions a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati.

Xavier guard Jordan Crawford (55) drives against Rhode Island forward Lamonte Ulmer (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati. Ulmer scored 12 points for Rhode Island and Crawford led Xavier with 21 points. Xavier won the game 72-61.

Xavier guard Terrell Holloway (52) drives tot he basket as Rhode Island center Will Martell (32) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Cincinnati.

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 22: Job seekers look at job postings that are displayed on a bulletin board at the Career Link Center One Stop job center January 22, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The California Employment Development Department announced today that the unemployment rate in California for December remained at 12.4 percent, unchanged from the previous month. California is fifth in the nation for unemployment behind Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island and South Carolina.

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 22: Job postings are displayed on a bulletin board at the Career Link Center One Stop job center January 22, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The California Employment Development Department announced today that the unemployment rate in California for December remained at 12.4 percent, unchanged from the previous month. California is fifth in the nation for unemployment behind Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island and South Carolina.

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 22: Job seekers look at job postings that are displayed on a bulletin board at the Career Link Center One Stop job center January 22, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The California Employment Development Department announced today that the unemployment rate in California for December remained at 12.4 percent, unchanged from the previous month. California is fifth in the nation for unemployment behind Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island and South Carolina.