Description: Republican legislative leaders David Locke and Steven Pierce propose budget cuts in many areas to eliminate deficit. Keverian bangs gavel at speaker's rostrum.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/15/1989
Description: Middle East experts explain the reputation of Iraq's Saddam Hussein and the likelihood of his obtaining and using nuclear weapons.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/07/1990
Description: Mayor of Lawrence Kevin Sullivan explains making an example of drug criminals receiving welfare. Public defender says that only fraction of individuals arrested have been involved with drug trade. Police Lieutenant Baker in charge of mayor's war on drugs cites small portion of drug-related card seizures. Discussion of ethics on revoking cards after "serious felony" instead of drug activity. Public defender accuses Sullivan of taking advantage of vulnerable citizens. Baker and Kelly discuss typical arrest file with welfare card seizure.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1989
Description: Rep. John McDonough proposes restructuring Medicaid eligibility such that elders be required to count value of home in their assets. McDonough on phone at his desk.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1990
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
Description: State Rate Setting Commission established reimbursements too low to enable rest home owners to offer employees raises. Workers picket outside Commission office to demand better wages.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/17/1988
Description: Under court order, Registry of Motor Vehicles can no longer provide information from drivers' licenses. This creates dilemma for police who require details to make positive identifications. RMV officers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/19/1989
Description: Retarded workers in assembly line jobs, packing toothbrushes at Colgate-Hoyt plant in Canton. Supervisors speak highly of the reliability of these employees, despite lower productivity.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/05/1988
Description: Harvard study indicates federal efforts in drug war are misdirected; more money should be spent at local and state levels. Marijuana being cut in field, smoking joint.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/21/1989
Description: Retirement of Boston police deputy superintendent Ed Walsh, "a cop's cop." He reflects on his career.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/21/1987