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The Rise to Power of a Cambridge Lawmaker

By Chip Cummins  • 

If you asked any state legislator about Francis Xavier Aloysius Fagan today, chances are good that only a few would


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A Liberal's Dilemma

By Chip Cummins  • 

T HEY MAY NOT BE able to tell you who will win tomorrow's gubernatorial race, but political analysts and election


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CLT Emerges as Campaign Touchstone

By Chip Cummins  • 

Last week's primaries did more than just eliminate two of the four candidates vying to relieve Gov. Michael S. Dukakis


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Keverian Criticized For Handling Of Tax Bills

By Chip Cummins  • 

As new indications of the state's worsening budget crisis continue to flood the State House on an almost daily basis,


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Minority Leader Hits Right Note

By Chip Cummins  • 

The music of a political campaign can say a lot about the candidate. When politically beleaguered George Keverian '53 (D-Everett),


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Keverian to Run for Treasurer

By Chip Cummins  • 

Rebuffing critics of his leadership style as Massachusetts House speaker and defending the ideals of the state Democratic party, George


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Cities and Towns Feel the Burden of 21/2

By Chip Cummins  • 

Last fall, the town of Rockport in eastern Massachusetts needed money. Town administrators wanted to fund a new solid waste


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Flashback or Glance Forward?

By Chip Cummins  • 

As thousands of Republicans statewide prepare to endorse a candidate for governor at the GOP convention this month, many party


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En Route to the Convention: Picking Delegates

By Chip Cummins  • 

It was snowing. It was cold. But 85 Democratic voters braved the inclement weather Saturday afternoon to meet in the


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Official Threatens More Local Aid Cuts

By Chip Cummins  • 

The administration of Gov. Michael S. Dukakis plans to freeze state aid to cities and towns throughout Massachusetts if the

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