Description: In debate, George Bush mentioned Michael Dukakis' antiwar stand, referring to Shea Amendment introduced in 1970 state legislature, calling for exemption of Mass. residents from service in undeclared Vietnam war. Sens. Jack Backman, David Locke.
Description: Rep. Richard Voke firmly revises budget with many cuts, and forbids new taxes. Barbara Anderson approves. Human services advocates are dismayed. Dukakis, Sen. Patricia McGovern, James Braude.
Description: Ways & Means Committee hears testimony on Medicaid budget. Rep. Richard Voke has terse exchange with Philip Johnston. Quadriplegic man explains why he needs Medicaid assistance.
Description: Richard Voke lists many items cut from state spending and chastises press for relying on 15 second bites. Steven Pierce pledges to veto future tax increase. Barbara Anderson.
Description: FY90 budget emerges from conference committee. Richard Voke challenges Dukakis to exercise line item veto power to eliminate waste. Sen. Mary Padula criticizes Voke for creative bookkeeping.