Word: dukakises
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Warning of "runaway growth" in state spending, the influential House Democrat offered a pared-down budget with a bottom line of $12.3 billion in direct appropriations, compared to the $12.87 billion proposed last month by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis.
Voke thus positioned the House leadership on the side of what many House members believe is the prevailing popular sentiment against any tax increase. The House budget plan presents members with a clear alternative to the higher spending and $604 million tax increase advocated by Dukakis.
Dukakis, who stood by his tax package and predicted compromise, was outwardly conciliatory, thanking Voke for starting the debate early.
"On the other hand, there are obvious differences," Dukakis added, citing his requests for more funds for local aid, higher education, toxic clean-ups and affordable housing.
State Sen. Thomas P. White (D-Worcester), chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, said he had not seen the governor's package and was not told by Dukakis that Cox had refused the position.