Description: Interview with Rep. George Keverian about prospective changes upon assumption of the House speakership. Expects more open process for bills, hearings; access, fairness, efficiency, rules reform; better informed membership about work schedule for late sessions; better communication with committee chairs.
Description: Rep. Thomas McGee's press conference as outgoing Speaker of the House. Rep. George Keverian's first press conference as Speaker. End of Michael Dukakis' remarks after John Kerry is sworn in as US Senator to succeed Paul Tsongas.
Description: House Speaker George Keverian talks about his Armenian heritage and growing up in Everett of immigrant parents. Ethnic pride was rekindled by his political career.
Description: George Keverian, unfeisty House speaker, says he does not allow personal vendettas to obstruct legislature's progress. Empty halls of State House.