Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference to discuss a fair and progressive way to carry out tax cap through an increased personal exemption. He opposes the mandated cut because it favors wealthiest taxpayers. Charts comparing governor's proposal with CLT method. On Richard Gephardt's accusation that he is only a regional candidate, Dukakis challenges him to debate in Iowa. Says the state's economic recovery is not due to defense contracts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/06/1987
Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference: 1) denounces veto of Civil Rights Restoration Act 2) opposes brokered Democratic convention 3) stresses importance of visiting every primary state even if not favored there 4) discusses allocating state revenues to welfare, ET program, emergency aid to homeless, and assuring affordable housing. Met with anti-crime council regarding furlough policy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1988
Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference on auto insurance reform. Sen. Linda Melconian, Rep. Frank Woodward, secretary of consumer affairs Paula Gold. Working on bill to create at least 5.5% savings for consumers. Also addresses state college tuition increases; delegate selection process; start of Secret Service protection.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1988
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
Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS ANNOUNCES TO LEGISLATURE AND AT PC FORMATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. KEVERIAN INTROS HIM AS 'NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES'
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987
Description: Via slow-scan video from the Paris World Trade Center, Michael Dukakis holds a transatlantic press conference on his trade mission. He does not wish to discuss Evelyn Murphy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/11/1990
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
Description: Dukakis defends his handling of the budget crisis, as state's bond rating is lowered. He speaks at PC standing in front of a line of aides. (blue curtain)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/19/1989
Description: Dukakis' typical press conference responses intercut with presidential scenes to illustrate humorously his possible musings about becoming chief executive.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/27/1988
Description: Press conference on carcinogenic risk of pesticide EDB in processed grain and flour products. Charts showing risk levels in parts per billion.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/08/1984