Word: dukakises
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Despite the Legislature's override of Gov. Michael S. Dukakis cuts in state aid to Massachusetts cities and towns, city officials said yesterday they are planning for next year on the assumption that they will not receive the slashed funds.
Dukakis cut a total of $210 million in local aid from the state budget, $110 million by a conditional veto. These funds could be restored if the money become available. On Wednesday, the House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to restore the remaining $100 million, which Dukakis vetoed directly.
But despite the override vote and heavy public criticism, Dukakis continues to hold his ground and refuses to free the $100 million. The governor said he made the cuts "under the authority given to me by the Legislature. I can't distribute those funds unless they're there and they...
The year-old health-care law was touted last year during the Dukakis presidential campaign as the first of its king in the nation, but advocates say the House changes would gut the bill.
But Forman said the health care law was enacted last year "in a mad rush" to help the Dukakis presidential campaign. He said the state should know the costs before implementing the bill.