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Massachusetts House Passes Supplemental Budget

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget this week which added some spending, and dealt with the Patrick Administration’s request to deal with a $550 million dollar shortfall in this budget cycle. The House declined to accept the … Continue reading →

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Dimasi Re-elected

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

House Speaker Sal Dimasi, in a sweeping display of power, was re-elected House Speaker today, losing just 7 Democratic votes on the floor. The Democrats who voted present were: David Torrisi (D-North Andover) Jennifer Callahan (D-Sutton), Stephen Canessa (D-Fall River), … Continue reading →

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Torrisi Throws Dimasi Overboard

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

State Rep. David Torrisi (D)North Andover has indicated he will vote “present” next week instead of voting for Sal Dimasi’s re-election as House Speaker. From the Globe: Representative David Torrisi, the House chairman of the Committee on Labor and Workforce … Continue reading →

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