Word: pasting
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...take action, the statute of limitations is expiring on some of the alleged offenses of MBM executives. In light of the MBM scandal, legislation was finally proposed to create a special commission to investigate fraud and corruption in the award of state and county building contracts over the past ten years. Bellotti supported this legislation, but wanted the scope of the investigation narrowed to include only contracts involving MBM and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts--which, of course, would keep the Essex County commissioners...
...meantime, Bellotti remains silent. A scrappy veteran of past political wars, he's shedding Weld's accusations like a duck sheds water. He has labeled many of Weld's claims as lies, and accuses Weld of running a smear campaign against him. Unfortunately for Bellotti, the facts support Weld. Weld has been careful to stress the factual, verifiable basis for his broader insinuation that Bellotti is not tough enough on white-collar crime and political corruption. So far, Bellotti has yet to change his tactics. However, Weld is making an impact. Newspapers across the state have been listening to Weld...
During the past two years, RUS participation was at an all-time low; rarely did races develop in House elections, freshman participation was infrequent, and several Houses were totally without representation. Thus this year's turnout constitutes a notable improvement. This is especially true considering last spring's change in the Constitution, which created several new seats in the Legislature. The vacancies that did occur were almost all freshman seats...
Criticism of RUS has often been well-deserved. Its unsatisfactory performance in past years has contributed to a negative image. But this year's organization cannot be blamed for the discontent caused by past action--and inaction. The last to justify the mistakes of others, we are enthusiastically trying to deliver what RUS promises its constituency. The Legislature has begun meeting, and committees are setting up special events and investigating issues concerning women at Harvard. A newsletter will be distributed regularly to let women know about RUS programs and political activities...
...that Champa denied. "He was never involved in politics," says his son, Ralph Champa Jr. "He might give a contribution for $10, but he wouldn't give $1000 worth of construction for free." And Marie Howe now admits that Champa had never contributed to her political campaigns in the past...