Description: Rep. Steven Pierce tries to explain away his error in late filing of income taxes for five years. James Rappaport finds this oversight curious.
Description: Steven Pierce proposes budget which includes all of Richard Voke's cuts plus more; calls for no new taxes; and relies on layoffs and consolidation. Voke ridicules him. Michael Dukakis comments.
Description: Interview with contemporary classical composer and conductor Pierre Boulez. He comments on how to reach audiences with new music. Performance excerpt at IRCAM Paris from “Boulez Now.”
Description: Pilgrim I nuclear power plant exteriors in Plymouth. Atomic energy symbol on building. Boston Edison sign. Water flowing out to sea in discharge channel. Pan grounds to transformers and high tension wires.
Description: Department of Public Health study of elevated cancer rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant is still in progress. Boston Edison claims bias against them. Plymouth residents claim undue delay of findings.
Description: Emergency response evacuation plans deemed unsatisfactory for communities neighboring Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. Plant also has problem with containment vessel and has been closed since April. Interiors. Gov. Michael Dukakis testifies at Energy Committee hearing.
Description: A walk through Pilgrim nuclear plant pointing out safety improvements made since shutdown two years ago. Area residents say plant should not reopen despite Edison claim of readiness. Exterior,interiors.