Description: Rep. Steven Pierce tries to explain away his error in late filing of income taxes for five years. James Rappaport finds this oversight curious.
Description: Steven Pierce proposes budget which includes all of Richard Voke's cuts plus more; calls for no new taxes; and relies on layoffs and consolidation. Voke ridicules him. Michael Dukakis comments.
Description: Michael Dukakis and James Shannon speak at annual service in memory of police officers who died in the line of duty. Families get red roses. Honor guard. Taps.
Description: Michael Dukakis, Robert Crane, William Weld, Marjorie Clapprood, Steven Pierce sing and joke at St. Patrick's Day lunch in Beverly. George Keverian sings "You'll Never Walk Alone." b-roll: William Golden's poor taste remark about Clapprood.
Description: Hosted by Senate minority leader David Locke, newly elected Republicans gather in State House hall to show pride. Sens. Paul Harold and Michael Barrett discuss alternatives to Bulger as Senate president.