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In this April 30, 2014 photo, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, right, greets Martha Aktchian, of Cranston, R.I., left, on the floor of the House Chamber at the Statehouse, in Providence, R.I. Mattiello is a centrist Democrat and former majority leader whose meteoric rise to the position followed the downfall of Gordon Fox. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mattiello forges path to power as House speaker

By ERIKA NIEDOWSKI - Associated Press

Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, of Cranston, R.I., speaks after being sworn in as the new House Speaker by the Rhode Island House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Providence, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Mattiello was elected after the abrupt resignation of Gordon Fox, one of the most powerful figures in state government, after his home and Statehouse office were raided as part of a criminal probe. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

House majority leader elected Rhode Island speaker

By ERIKA NIEDOWSKI and DAVID KLEPPER - Associated Press

Rhode Island Democratic House Majority Leader Nicholas Mattiello, right, speaks to the media Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Providence, R.I. Mattiello is seeking the speaker of the House position after Gordon Fox Fox relinquished it Saturday following twin raids Friday at his Statehouse office and home, as part of a criminal investigation. Officials have not said whom or what they are investigating. A formal House vote is expected Tuesday. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)

Lawmaker confident in bid for Rhode Island speaker

By ERIKA NIEDOWSKI - Associated Press

Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox speaks to a reporter as he emerges from his home in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, March 22, 2014 a day after Fox's home and Statehouse office were raided by federal and state authorities. Fox told reporters outside his home Saturday he would make a statement “when it’s appropriate.” Authorities raided Fox’s Capitol office and home Friday as part of an investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office, FBI, IRS and state police. Officials haven’t said who or what they are investigating. Fox wouldn’t comment when asked if he plans to resign. He also wouldn’t say if a lawyer is representing him. (AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith)

House majority leader says he has speaker votes

By ERIKA NIEDOWSKI - Associated Press