Word: keverian
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...Boston Globe reported yesterday that Keverian telephoned several House chairs over the weekend and told them they would have to resign their positions if they refused to support the package...
...Mark Roosevelt '74 (D-Boston) said the package would be attacked heavily on the House floor but will probably pass because of Keverian's strong influence. Last week, key lawmakers, including Senate President William M. Bulger (D-Boston) and House Majority Leader Charles F. Flaherty (D-Cambridge) said the introduction of a tax hike was inevitable...
...John H. Flood (D-Canton), chair of the Taxation Committee and an outspoken opponent of new taxes, said the speaker did not contact him this weekend about the package. He cautioned that Keverian should not attempt to introduce a new tax package without consulting his committee...
Flood, who announced his canidacy for the 1990 gubernatorial race last month, said he will not change his position on taxes. He added that he sees no reason why Keverian should ask him to step down as committee chair...
...Keverian's move to put pressure on House Democrats comes after sharp criticism of the speaker from both parties. Many lawmakers have attributed the legislature's inaction in response to a $720 million state budget deficit to a lack of leadership and direction from Keverian...