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A day in the budget debate

Description: Housing activists go to Massachusetts House Ways and Means Chairman Thomas Finneran's office to 'evict' him because of his budget proposal. The protesters are arrested. Human service advocates and religious leaders also hold separate protests. The house is debating local aid and tax increases. Rep. Thomas Finneran talks about his budget in the House Chambers. Interviews with Reps. John McDonough and Stanley Rosenberg suggesting new taxes are needed to support services.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/21/1991

Braude calls for taxes

Description: Jim Braude and Kip Tiernan head a rally outside the State House asking for new taxes to safeguard education, affordable housing, and other necessities cut short in proposed state budget.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/20/1991

Bulger reelected Senate president

Description: William Bulger reelected Senate President. Balloting and announcement inside Senate chamber. Bulger on podium, bangs gavel, makes remarks. Doors to Senate President's office.Door keeper.David Locke at podium.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/02/1991

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

Dukakis' last day in office

Description: On his last day in office, Michael Dukakis presides over Governor's Council meeting. He passes bible and key to William Weld. Exits State House with Kitty, waving to cheering crowd. Joseph Langone.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/03/1991

Flaherty in the House

Description: Rep. Charles Flaherty's inaugural address as House Speaker. Flaherty debates from the floor for the first time since becoming Speaker. Flaherty at the rostrum and in the well.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/02/1991

Iwo Jima anniversary

Description: Veterans of Iwo Jima recall the blood and intensity on the anniversary of that battle. Memorial observance at State House. File of fighting and flag raising.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/19/1991

Local aid cuts protest

Description: Mayors, firefighters and police gather forces at State House to demand local aid cuts not be implemented in budget. Mayors Mary Hurley, Jordan Levy, Michael Capuano, Rep. Tom Birmingham.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/20/1991

Lottery popular in Medford

Description: Lottery sales are on the rise in Medford though residents will not override Prop 2 1/2. Cashier sells lottery ticket. Daily numbers drawing. Convenience store.Medford center.State House exterior,bare trees.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/19/1991

MCAD

Description: Alex Rodriguez on expanded role & diminished budget of Mass. Commission Against Discrimination. New commissioner Michael Duffy on protecting gays from prejudice. MCAD office. State House exterior.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/04/1991