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Kottmyer nomination, take two

Description: Nomination of Diane Kottmyer for judgeship is resubmitted to Governor's Council. Many, including Wayne Budd and Joseph Oteri, speak on her behalf against anonymous critics.Peter Eleey,James O'Brien.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1990

Launching Central Artery project

Description: "Ground breaking" ceremony for the Central Artery project (aka the Big Dig), where they used welding equipment to dismantle a bridge, rather than shovels to literally break ground. Interview with Public Works commissioner Jane Garvey on nature of the project and its funding. Michael Dukakis and William Bulger speak at the ceremony. At the same time, a public hearing is being held at the State House, where State Inspector General Joseph Baressi is trying to overhaul the way the state does business with consultant, which Baressi thinks is a problem with the Central Artery project. Following the edited story is b-roll of the construction site environs and the ceremony, as well as excerpts of Dukakis's speech, Bulger's speech, and other speakers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/12/1990

Legislators' voting records

Description: Reps. John MacGovern, Frances Alexander, Byron Rushing, Steven Pierce, Robert Cerasoli, Robert Bohigian defend their roll call records and attendance in the legislature. Tote board, quorum.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/08/1990

Legislature in recess

Description: While legislators are in recess and campaigning for reelection, they are criticized for being absent as governor announces major budget cuts. Rep. Kevin Fitzgerald, Sen. Robert Buell.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/02/1990

Len Umina fights for coverage

Description: Independent candidate for governor Len Umina struggles for coverage of his campaign. Even the SJC would not mandate his inclusion in the Weld Silber debate. Jacques Natz, Nicholas Paleologos.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/18/1990

Limiting legislative session

Description: John Silber proposes limiting legislative session to six months and legislators' terms to three. Weld agrees. Weld says he might delay tax rollback if poor revenue forecasts go on. Nurses group endorses Weld.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/03/1990

Long term deficit

Description: Public policy analyst Joe Slavet says state budget will be in trouble for a long time with or without tax rollback. Students rally against Question 3. CLT ad. Very elderly people in wheelchairs in nursing home.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/24/1990

MWRA annual report

Description: MWRA publishes expensive annual report to attract bond investors. Photos of Paul Levy. Comparison to Turnpike Authority report.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/01/1990

Mahoney confirmation

Description: Governor's Council unanimously confirms judicial nominee Paul Mahoney after controversy and investigation. Edward O'Brien, James O'Brien.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/12/1990

Masconomet students

Description: Masconomet Regional High students lobby for Prop 2 1/2 override in Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton. Computer classroom. Toddlers on playground. Voters in booths. Houses, church, Town Hall in Boxford.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/13/1990