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Dukakis on revenue forecast

Description: Michael Dukakis, Edward Lashman, Robert Crane, Stephen Kidder and Philip Johnston hold press conference on poor revenue forecast necessitating more service cuts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/25/1990

Dukakis opposes troops to Honduras

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on lawsuit to prevent Massachusetts National Guard troops from being sent to Honduras. Seen as unconstitutional usurpation of state's authority to train Guard. Attorney General James Shannon explains filing action in federal district court in Boston. Dukakis reiterates vehement opposition to contra aid. He strongly favors Arias peace process for Central America. Also comments on FBI infiltration of sanctuary movement vis-à-vis Old Cambridge Baptist Church (OCBC) break-ins. Interview with John Roberts of ACLU: break-ins thought to be an attempt to intimidate activists via right wing Latin American interest groups feeding into FBI. Attributes surveillance to Reagan's executive order. Cautions civil liberties and social action groups to be aware they could be targeted by informants.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1988

Dukakis pre-announcement

Description: Introduced by press secretary James Dorsey, Michael Dukakis holds state house press conference to announce formation of presidential campaign committee as a prelude to official candidacy. He uses the marathon as a metaphor for the campaign. Concludes statement with traditional Greek oath of honor and duty. Takes questions from press. Evelyn Murphy, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987

Dukakis press conference

Description: Governor Michael Dukakis press conference on the high costs of health care delivery and the Medicaid budget. He discusses the tight budget for the next fiscal year.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/18/1976

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference to discuss a fair and progressive way to carry out tax cap through an increased personal exemption. He opposes the mandated cut because it favors wealthiest taxpayers. Charts comparing governor's proposal with CLT method. On Richard Gephardt's accusation that he is only a regional candidate, Dukakis challenges him to debate in Iowa. Says the state's economic recovery is not due to defense contracts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/06/1987

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference: 1) denounces veto of Civil Rights Restoration Act 2) opposes brokered Democratic convention 3) stresses importance of visiting every primary state even if not favored there 4) discusses allocating state revenues to welfare, ET program, emergency aid to homeless, and assuring affordable housing. Met with anti-crime council regarding furlough policy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1988

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference on auto insurance reform. Sen. Linda Melconian, Rep. Frank Woodward, secretary of consumer affairs Paula Gold. Working on bill to create at least 5.5% savings for consumers. Also addresses state college tuition increases; delegate selection process; start of Secret Service protection.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1988

Dukakis signs FY91 budget

Description: Upon signing FY91 budget (not shown), Michael Dukakis explains what it entails. AIDS activists shout outside press conference.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1990

Dukakis to form campaign committee

Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS ANNOUNCES TO LEGISLATURE AND AT PC FORMATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. KEVERIAN INTROS HIM AS 'NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES'
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987

Dukakis via slow-scan in Europe

Description: Via slow-scan video from the Paris World Trade Center, Michael Dukakis holds a transatlantic press conference on his trade mission. He does not wish to discuss Evelyn Murphy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/11/1990