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Peter Lucas: Flaws in Pacheco Law? Pacheco doesn’t think so

The Lowell Sun | Peter Lucas | May 19, 2015 How many Massachusetts politicians do you know who have a law named after them? Not many, I am sure. But one who does is state Sen. Marc Pacheco, author and champion of the “Pacheco Law,” which, from time to time, Republicans and conservatives love to …

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Why The Globe Is Wrong About MBTA Reform

WGBH | Jim Aloisi | May 19, 2015 Monday, May 18 was one of those days when I thanked God for small favors. I read The Boston Globe’s editorial on the proposed MBTA “reforms” later in the day, thus avoiding having it spoil my breakfast and lunch. As I normally precede dinner with a libation, …

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Critics fault key findings in Baker panel MBTA report

BILL GREENE/GLOBE STAFF/FILE Critics say the report’s flawed findings, taken together, overemphasize the T’s management failings and distract from the need for more funding for the agency.

Boston Globe | By David Scharfenberg and Nicole Dungca | May 19, 2015 When Governor Charlie Baker announced his plan to overhaul the beleaguered MBTA, he repeatedly cited a critical report by his own T review panel. But a closer look at the document suggests some of the panel’s signature findings are not as clear-cut …

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