http://www.universalhub.com/taxonomy/term/1253 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en-US http://www.universalhub.com/node/5086 <p>State Sen. Marian Walsh <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/20/legislators_consider_holding_public_hearings/">wants another Ward Commission</a> to keep the Big Dig debacle from ever happening again (for you whippersnappers, the Ward Commission exposed endless corruption and greed after UMass buildings started crumbling).</p> <p><a href="http://point08.blogspot.com/2006/07/walsh-calls-for-public-hearings.html">Great idea</a>, Sco writes:</p> <blockquote><p>... I can't see how DiMasi could object unless he's afraid of what such a commission might uncover or whose feathers it might ruffle. The best way for Beacon Hill to regain any of its credibility is to haul everyone and anyone who was ever involved in the Big Dig in front of a camera and microphone to answer tough questions under oath. If that means some current and former politicians have to sweat it out, even better. ...</p></blockquote> <p>Ah, but who should be forced to testify? Charlie on the MTA <a href="http://www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2891">has a list</a>, starting with:</p> <blockquote><p>Jim Kerasiotes: Head of the Big Dig from 1991-2000. Dictator. Had hard drives sand-blasted so data couldn't be recovered by investigators. The biggest villain. ...</p></blockquote> http://www.universalhub.com/node/5086#comments Driving Politics Big Dig I-93 James Kerasiotes turnpike Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:06:56 -0400 adamg 5086 at http://www.universalhub.com