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Assault weapons ban

Description: House debates and passes ban on assault weapons in Boston. Reps. James Brett, Richard Moore, Charles Flaherty at podium. Variety of guns displayed on table.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/02/1989

Check-cashing businesses

Description: Roxbury has few bank branches so residents use check-cashing stores for convenience even though large service fee is deducted. Blue Hill Avenue and Dudley Street signs. Rep. James Brett.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/05/1989

Flynn's anti-crime council

Description: Ray Flynn forms anti-crime council to focus on gun control. He especially urges ban on semi-automatic weapons. Newman Flanagan, Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Rep. James Brett.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/17/1989

Mulling over spending cuts

Description: Legislators consider the necessity of cutting state spending to reduce the deficit. Reps. Kenneth Lemanksi, James Brett, Nicholas Paleologos, Charles Flaherty.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/31/1989

Reshaping tax package

Description: House delays debate on taxes because leaders must revise proposal to improve chance of passage. McGee, Keverian,Brett,Pierce,Galvin,Hynes,Havern. Shouts f/ floor of "Mr. Speaker." Dukakis attests to confusion.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1989