Local Big Dig audio and video from Boston's WBZ

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20 Nov 2008

Gas Tax Instead Of Toll Hike?

House Speaker Sal DiMasi says a gas tax increase is a fairer way to pay for Big Dig debt. Peg Rusconi reports.

[1:00]..." It's not about the Big Dig only it's about applying this revenue not only to the Big Dig -- Piero of the transportation infrastructure across the state. I don't think it's as good idea at the -- tax talk fueled "...

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20 Nov 2008

Tolls versus gas tax

Dimasi says the gas tax is very much in play as the state grapples with debt from the Big Dig .

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[1:20]..." today hand and of course they say it's not about the Big Dig on me it's about applying this revenue now on to the Big Dig the two were Piero of the transportation infrastructure across the state. This is an area I just a big big issue. It's "...

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20 Nov 2008

My WBZ Morning Headlines 11/20/2008

World markets staggering after yesterday's drop on Wall Street. Details on this and more top morning stories.

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[2:51]..." the car and the home were destroyed. No one was hurt the Big Dig death has to be paid somehow but shouldn't be tolls or -- gas tax hike. Governor Patrick's plan to raise the tolls "...

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Lawmakers Propose Gas Tax As Toll Alternative

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19 Nov 2008

Lawmakers Propose Gas Tax As Toll Alternative

Lawmakers, including House Speaker Sal DiMasi, say the state should increase the gas tax instead of doubling the tolls. Christina Hager reports.

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[1:47]..." pay either way the idea that we're still indebted to that enormous Big Dig. It's frustrating. I think it's pretty much done I don't think any could be anything barring anymore. This is the price of "...

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DiMasi Proposes Gas Tax Hike Instead Of Toll Hike

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19 Nov 2008

DiMasi Proposes Gas Tax Hike Instead Of Toll Hike

House Speaker Sal DiMasi and other supporters say officials should look at raising the gas tax instead of the tolls. Kate Merrill reports.

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[0:17]..." Great Depression certainly have to find other alternatives to pay for the Big Dig debt. "...

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19 Nov 2008

My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 11/19/2008

Call her former state Senator. Dianne Wilkerson steps down from her job on Beacon Hill, amid a federal bribery and extortion indictment.

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[2:38]..." would be a fairer way to share in the cost of the Big Dig his comments come after Governor Patrick issued a statement saying. He'd be willing to consider a gas tax hike but any decision "...

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19 Nov 2008

My WBZ Morning Headlines 11/19/2008

Round two for the Big 3 automakers on Capitol Hill. Details on this and more top morning stories.

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[2:42]..." says would allow everyone to help pay for the cost of the Big Dig. Have gas prices hit bottom that's our poll question this morning about a third of those who respond. Already think that prices "...

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17 Nov 2008

Keller At Large 11/17/2008

Jon says, despite the promises, the Big Dig did not provide traffic congestion relief as advertised.

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[0:05]..." toll Payer funded propaganda campaign to make people feel good about the Big Dig and -- paid too much attention to the horrendous mismanagement. Waste of money and fatally flawed construction. They featured a mock radio "...

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Toll Hikes Have Drivers Look For Alternate Routes

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16 Nov 2008

Toll Hikes Have Drivers Look For Alternate Routes

With tolls skyrocketing next year, drivers are beginning to look for alternate routes. Paul Burton reports.

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[0:01]..." of the turnpike board has approved the hikes to help pay off Big Dig debt. We'll we'll fight we'll jump inside 128. The biggest increase will be at the tunnels were -- will double from 350 "...

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14 Nov 2008

Pike Costs Take Toll On Mass. Drivers

Executive Director Alan LeBovidge presented his recommendations to the Turnpike's board Friday and they approved them by a 4-to-1 vote. Karen Anderson reports.

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[1:37]..." has voted on these people. Transportation officials say they have to cover Big Dig debt. "...

[2:54]..." of course if they dismantle the turnpike authority that debt from the Big Dig. Will not go away Lisa and Jack not for a long time all right Karen thank you. If you use the fast "...