Reps. Blake A. Filippi, Michael W. Chippendale and Brian C. Newberry Guest columnists Rep. Blake A. Filippi, R-Block Island, is the Rhode Island House minority leader. Michael W. Chippendale, R-Foster, is the House minority whip. Rep. Brian C. Newberry, R-North Smithfield, represents House District 48. The IGT/Twin River legislation just passed by the House is a stacked deck against Rhode Island taxpayers. This “deal” overpays these multi-national corporations by $800 million! Although the legislation authorizes Governor McKee to bypass public bidding laws and enter into this 20-year insider deal, he is neither required to, nor should. To protect taxpayers Governor McKee should do the responsible thing and negotiate a better deal.