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Flaherty doubts Weld on deficit

Description: Speaker Charles Flaherty has not harnessed the House votes to oppose Weld's various proposals addressing the deficit. Believes taxes are necessary but is not explicit about it. Flaherty walking.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/19/1991

Weld receives deficit package

Description: Thomas Finneran says Weld has all the power needed to fix the state budget. Peter Forman says some tools are still missing from deficit reduction package. Weld at St. Patrick's breakfast with Bulger. ,McKenna
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/19/1991

Flaherty on leadership

Description: Conversation with Charles Flaherty about his leadership of the House. Refuses to state that taxes are necessary. Blames Weld for not governing. Refers to self as visionary, optimistic.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/21/1991

Bar Association vs. Weld on sentencing

Description: Michael Keating of Boston Bar Association says sentencing is disproportionate to crime & disagrees with Weld's stance on lengthening and toughening sentences. Many shots of overcrowded prison.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/25/1991

Yandle commutation request

Description: Interview with convict Joseph Yandle, who hopes for commutation of his life sentence, but Board of Pardons has denied earlier appeal. Gov. Weld is not disposed toward prisoner leniency.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/25/1991

Senate on state pay cut

Description: Although Senate upheld veto of cabinet pay cut, Weld announces he "misjudged" and proposes 5% cut in state salaries over $60,000. Sens. Jane Swift, Nancy Alexander, Locke, McGovern, Bulger.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/08/1991

Porter's economic recovery plan

Description: Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter presents an economic recovery plan for Mass. Stresses competitiveness, confidence, and resolving the fiscal crisis at the State House. Weld with Flynn.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/09/1991

State salaries fight goes on

Description: As state deficit grows to one billion $$, battle continues in legislature over proposed cut in salaries. Charles Flaherty volunteers "a pound of flesh." William Weld responds.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/10/1991

Cellucci as acting governor

Description: In Weld's absence, Paul Cellucci acts as governor, chairs staff meeting. Comparison with predecessor Evelyn Murphy. Confirms loyalty to and partnership with Weld. Admits aspirations for the higher office.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/18/1991

Couple on general relief

Description: Couple with five children on general relief say they do not know what they would do if Weld's proposal to cut the fund is accepted. Welfare office workers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1991