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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

AFDC during pregnancy

Description: Interview with pregnant girl needing AFDC, which is endangered by state budget cuts. Jack Backman says these benefits are necessary for healthy births. Premature baby in incubator. welfare.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/11/1991

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

Bromery on public education

Description: Resigning chancellor Randolph Bromery disagrees with governor's attitude toward public education. Stephen Tocco claims education is "very high priority" for Weld, but not as high as public safety.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/06/1991

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

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

Cellucci testifies to Ways and Means

Description: Paul Cellucci testifies before House Ways and Means Committee on state budget. Rep. Susan Schur questions him about thousands of public sector jobs lost.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/12/1991

Connecticut off track betting

Description: In Connecticut, off track betting takes place at Bradley Teletheater. Horse races shown on monitors. State gaming board says as revenue source it is becoming marginal. People in line to place bets. OTB.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/13/1991

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

Danvers State Hospital

Description: Families of mentally ill people plead at public hearing for Danvers State to remain open. Patients in vocational workshop. Hospital buildings and grounds. David Forsberg says institutional funds must be cut.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/09/1991