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Gov. Romney Takes Control of Big Dig Probe
Gov. Mitt Romney signed legislation Friday giving him control of inspections in the Big Dig tunnel system, where falling ceiling panels fatally crushed a woman. The legislation was passed overwhelmingly by the Legislature late Thursday, which would also give the governor ultimate say on when the tunnels reopen, instead of the Turnpike Authority chairman. The move came as inspectors quadrupled the number of ceiling bolt problems found in the project, revealing there are at least 242 other points where bolts are separating from the tunnel roof. "When it comes to an issue of inspecting the tunnel system, to have the person who's been responsible for it for the last several years say, 'I'm going to inspect it' and tell us, 'It's now safe,' that's not enough," Romney said. Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello told reporters he would accept independent inspections. But he rebuffed requests that he step aside - even after state lawmakers urged him to accept a lesser role solely as an authority board member. Amorello has thus far ignored demands from the governor to step down. Posted by: Fred 2006-07-15 |
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