Nicholas Mattiello

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In this April 30, 2014 photo, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, center, stands near reporter Jim Baron, left, and House spokesman Larry Berman, right, on the floor of the House Chamber before going into session 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)

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In this April 30, 2014 photo, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, applauds as guests are introduced during a recess 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)

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In this April 30, 2014 photo, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello laughs 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)

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In this April 30, 2014 photo, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, left, speaks with Rep. David Bennett, D-Warwick, right, 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)

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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)

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Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, of Cranston, R.I., sits at his seat (middle, blue tie) in the Rhode Island House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Providence, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 during the voting process for a new House Speaker. 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)

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Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, of Cranston, R.I., sits at his seat (lower, middle) in the Rhode Island House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Providence, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 during the voting process for a new House Speaker. 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)

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Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, of Cranston, R.I., accompanied by his wife, Mary Ann, is sworn in as the new Speaker of 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)

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Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, of Cranston, R.I., presents his wife, Mary Ann, with a bouquet of flowers after he was 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)

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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)

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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)