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Disabled people protest Medicaid cuts

Description: Disabled people, some in wheelchairs, protest inside State House against Medicaid cuts. Stephen Tocco makes weak attempt to appease. One woman wields crutch. Red dye thrown on State House.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/23/1991

Disenfranchised by health care system

Description: Barbara Gray at community mental health workers' rally for better pay. David Cohen at disabled activists' rally for personal care services for chronically ill and handicapped living at home. Van with wheelchair lift.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/20/1988

Dukakis on alternative energy

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on possible energy crisis from Iraq Kuwait conflict. Urges diversification in alternative sources and reduced dependence on foreign oil. Opposes Georges Bank drilling.Kuwait supporters march at State House
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/13/1990

Dukakis signs FY91 budget

Description: Upon signing FY91 budget (not shown), Michael Dukakis explains what it entails. AIDS activists shout outside press conference.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1990

Dukakis' budget cuts

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference to announce drastic line item vetoes to balance FY90 budget. Calls $500 million cuts "worst thing I've ever had to do in my political career." Mothers with children protest at Dukakis' office.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/13/1989

East Boston resident vs. Massport

Description: Federal Aviation Administration. East Boston residents sing a song protesting incursion of airport into their neighborhood (Neptune Rd. East Boston). David Davis, Tom O'Neill, Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Fred Salvucci all seen. Interview with a woman about plane noise and eminent domain. She feels that the people in the neighborhood are being uprooted. Interview with a man on noise abatement and eminent domain for Logan expansion. Residents would like to prevent the destruction of their neighborhood. Interview with other longtime residents complaining about Massport.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/22/1977

Elderly protest home care cuts

Description: Senior citizens dressed in Halloween costumes rally in State House halls to protest cuts in elder home care. Sen. John Houston, Rep. Marjorie Clapprood.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/30/1989

Estrich on pro-choice movement

Description: Susan Estrich explains that pro-choice movement must be more vocal and committed in order to protect abortion rights. Pro-choice advocates rally at Government Center; chanting, signs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1989

Everett teachers strike

Description: Striking teachers rally and picket in front of Everett City Hall. City advertises for replacements.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/18/1989

Experimental AIDS therapies

Description: Deborah Prothrow-Stith releases directory of clinical trials of experimental AIDS treatments. ACT-UP protesters. Test tubes, culture dishes, lab technicians.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/31/1989