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Dukakis on Kitty's addiction

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on Kitty's disclosure that she was addicted to prescription drugs and sought treatment. He is asked if he has ever been chemically dependent; answers no.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/08/1987

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 on construction jobs

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis holds State House press conference on creating construction jobs through “emergency public works bill” to boost state economy. William Bulger, Chester Atkins, Vincent Piro endorse program. Frank Keefe, Evelyn Murphy, Sharon Pollard, Alden Raine stand by.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1983

Dukakis on criminal justice package

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on criminal justice and law enforcement package. On stage - Lois Pines, Paul White, Paul Harold, Philip Johnston, James Shannon. Legislation includes 1) safe roads act 2) multi-copy prescription bill 3) auto theft and fraud prevention 4) organized crime RICO statute 5) presumptive sentencing 6) better court resources 7) request for new cabinet position - secretary of criminal justice. Dukakis strongly supports furlough program but discontinues it for lifers. SJC Chief Justice Edward Hennessey endorses initiative to increase judges.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/28/1988

Dukakis on deinstitutionalization

Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS PC ON HOUSING FORMER MENTAL PATIENTS, FUND FOR THE HOMELESS. deinstitutionalization. MANUEL CARBALLO.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/23/1983

Dukakis on deinstitutionalization

Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS PC ON HOUSING FORMER MENTAL PATIENTS, FUND FOR THE HOMELESS. deinstitutionalization. MANUEL CARBALLO, WILLIAM CALLAHAN.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/23/1983

Dukakis on revenue forecast

Description: Michael Dukakis, Edward Lashman, Robert Crane, Stephen Kidder and Philip Johnston hold press conference on poor revenue forecast necessitating more service cuts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/25/1990

Dukakis opposes troops to Honduras

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on lawsuit to prevent Massachusetts National Guard troops from being sent to Honduras. Seen as unconstitutional usurpation of state's authority to train Guard. Attorney General James Shannon explains filing action in federal district court in Boston. Dukakis reiterates vehement opposition to contra aid. He strongly favors Arias peace process for Central America. Also comments on FBI infiltration of sanctuary movement vis-à-vis Old Cambridge Baptist Church (OCBC) break-ins. Interview with John Roberts of ACLU: break-ins thought to be an attempt to intimidate activists via right wing Latin American interest groups feeding into FBI. Attributes surveillance to Reagan's executive order. Cautions civil liberties and social action groups to be aware they could be targeted by informants.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1988

Dukakis pre-announcement

Description: Introduced by press secretary James Dorsey, Michael Dukakis holds state house press conference to announce formation of presidential campaign committee as a prelude to official candidacy. He uses the marathon as a metaphor for the campaign. Concludes statement with traditional Greek oath of honor and duty. Takes questions from press. Evelyn Murphy, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987

Dukakis press conference

Description: Governor Michael Dukakis press conference on the high costs of health care delivery and the Medicaid budget. He discusses the tight budget for the next fiscal year.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/18/1976