"Embattled transportation chief a no-show"Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen didn't show up at a scheduled press conference this morning. His no show could mean that Governor Deval Patrick may be replacing Cohen. Deputy Secretary Thomas Cahir replaced Cohen at the previously announced press conference. Cohen's spokesperson directed reporters to Governor Patrick's office. Lt. Governor Tim Murray was at the press conference, but wouldn't confirm if Cohen is being replaced.
“I think it’s premature for speculation,” he said, when asked about it. “If and when, I’m sure it’ll be announced.”Murray said the entire state has “real challenges” with its transportation system and that fixing it is not about “any one person or individual. This is a team.”
The article goes on to detail some reasons, beyond just the massive transportation mess, that could cause Cohen to be replaced.
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He's gone!
From Fox 25 this morning:
"Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen resigned Monday, having lost the confidence of the Patrick administration as it geared up for a major push to resolve the state's sizable -- and lingering -- transportation woes."
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