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Big Dig cost hike could hurt Mass. credit rating By LAURA BROWN A staggering $1.4 billion Big Dig cash gap disclosed this week will freeze the state's credit rating and may delay a pending bond issue, officials said yesterday as stunned lawmakers called on Gov. Paul Cellucci to explain the problem. "The governor's going to have to decide how to close the gap," said Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Robert A. Havern III (D-Arlington), who scheduled a hearing on the funding problem for next Thursday. Regional Federal Highway Administration chief Peter Markle yesterday called the size of the Big Dig cost increase "a surprise," adding he warned the state he will withdraw federal approval for a special form of construction financing if project officials do not give him more detailed information about added costs and funding solutions by April 15. Massachusetts Turnpike Authority officials may hike tolls on the Pike east of Route 128 and at the harbor tunnels sooner than expected - and look at further toll
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Legislators love to hate will of the people
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Pike officials stuck in neutral on how to cover Dig costs
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Super authority to run highways on drawing board
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Pay raise? He's got authority; Shacking up on a venture at old Cheri
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RACING BEAT Taxes take their toll Seven percent hike hinders track wagering
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Mass. brass promises to freeze Pike tolls
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The Monday morning BRIEFING
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ELECTION 2002; Mitt: O'Brien a tax-&-spender; Invokes `dark' Dukakis days on state whistle-stop tour
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Swift drops appeal in battle with Pike renegades
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