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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 1. On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 safely made an emergency landing in what U.S. river? 2. How are Chaga, Enoki and Button similar? 3. Who was nominated for Best Movie Director at the Academy Awards fi ve times between 19401960 but never won? 4. On Jan. 16, 1980, Boston scientists announced the production of interferon, which fi ghts what? 5. How are Hearst, Hammond and Cinderella similar? 6. What website main page of a popular volunteer organization has a logo showing a globe made of jigsaw pieces? 7. What Middle Eastern city has an indoor mall ski area with lifts and “magic carpets”? 8. What continent is the snow leopard native to? 9. How are Canadiens, Senators and Jets similar? 10. On Jan. 17, 1706, who was born who later helped found the fi rst American all-volunteer fire company, Philadelphia’s Union Fire Company (“Bucket Brigade”)? 11. What football star nicknamed “Broadway Joe” said, “You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser”? 12. On Jan. 18, 1967, “Goose” Tatum died, who was the “Clown Prince” of what sport? 13. In January 1786 the Virginia General Assembly enacted what president’s “Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom” (forerunner of 1st Amendment)? 14. January 19 is National Popcorn Day; the fi rst popcorn machine – a street vending machine – was invented in Chicago in what year: 1885, 1929 or 1943? 15. In “Moby Dick” what character said, “As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote”? 16. In what film did Katharine Hepburn win Best Actress for playing Eleanor of Aquitaine? 17. On Jan. 20, 1937, who became the fi rst U.S. president to be inaugurated on January 20? 18. What is another word for rutabaga? 19. How are femur, fi bula and tibia similar? 20. On Jan. 21, 1948, the Flag of Quebec, or Fleurdelisé, was adopted; what stylized fl ower does it have? ANSWERS repair the damage to our communities and our economy caused by COVID-19, the set of measures included in this report sends an unambiguous signal to the people of our commonwealth that help is on the way. In our time of greatest need, we must be there to support our families, our communities, and our small businesses, and this bill will bring important relief across a variety of sectors and communities.” Opponents did not off er any arguments on the House or Senate fl oor during debate. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $52.9 MILLION FOR SCHOOLS DURING COVID (H 5164) House 157-0, Senate 39-0, overrode Gov. Baker’s veto of the entire $52.9 million in funding for one-time grants to school districts, charter schools and educational collaboratives to help in novel coronavirus prevention and to maintain and increase educational quality during the pandemic. Supporters of the $52.9 million said schools desperately need this funding to continue to operate in various modes during the pandemic. In his veto message, Gov. Baker said, “I am fi ling a supplemental budget request today for $53 million to prioritize more targeted measures to address COVID-related learning gaps.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $52.9 million.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $300,000 FOR PACE (H 5164) House 126-27, Senate 37-2, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $300,000 for the Partnership to Advance Collaboration and Efficiencies (PACE) initiative. According to its website, PACE is a collaborative initiative of Massachusetts’ nine state universities and 15 community colleges to create a “systematic eff ort for campus collaborations which will benefi t each institution, their geographic region and the state. It is designed to promote cost savings and operational effi ciencies, increase productivity and improve service delivery.” Supporters of the $300,000 said PACE has been successful in cost savings in the long run and short run and generates savings for all 24 campuses. In his veto message, Baker said his reason for vetoing the $300,000 was because it was not in his original version of the budget that he fi led. (A “Yes” vote is for the $300,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $150,000 FOR AFL-CIO (H 5164) House 131-26, Senate 38-1, overrode the governor’s veto of the entire $150,000 for the operation of the Massachusetts AFLCIO Workforce Development Programs to provide dislocated worker assistance, layoff aversion and job training with a focus on pathways to quality careers through traditional and non-traditional apprentice and pre-apprenticeship training. “At the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, we provide job-skill-based education and training because we understand that a highly skilled workforce is essential to keeping Massachusetts competitive,” reads the AFL-CIO’s website. “We believe that unions must work with employers to continuously upgrade the skills of workers and that effective partnerships are essential to that goal.” In his veto message, Baker said his reason for vetoing the $150,000 was because it was not in his original version of the budget that he fi led. (A “Yes” vote is for the $150,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 4-8, the House met for a total of 27 hours and fi ve minutes while the Senate met for a total of 27 hours and 26 minutes. Mon. January 4 House 11:03 a.m. to 6:37 p.m. Senate 12:15 p.m. to 7:33 p.m. Tues. January 5 House 12:03 p.m. to 4:34 a.m.* Senate 12:18 a.m. to 4:41 a.m.* Wed. January 6 House 11:47 a.m. to 2:06 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 2:47 p.m. Thurs. January 7 House 11:47 a.m. to 12:28 p.m. Senate 11:54 a.m. to 11:58 a.m. Fri. January 8 No House session No Senate session *Tuesday’s sessions did not end until after 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ~ Home of the Week ~ STONEHAM - UPDATED CORNER UNIT Located at BROOKMEADOW CONDOS. Featuring 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, new ceramic tile floor, new carpeting throughout, freshly painted and new light fixtures. Convenient, in-unit laundry, private balcony over looking quite side street. One deeded parking space (112) and visitor parking. Convenient location minutes from major routes, pet friendly complex. Offered at $365,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. 1. Hudson 2. They are all fungi (mushrooms). 3. Alfred Hitchcock 4. Viruses 5. They are names of U.S. castles (in San Simeon, Calif.; Gloucester, Mass.; and Orlando, Fla., respectively). 6. Wikipedia 7. Dubai 8. Central Asia 9. They are parts of Canadian NHL team names (in Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg, respectively). 10. Benjamin Franklin 11. Joe Namath 12. Basketball (for the Harlem Globetrotters) 13. Thomas Jeff erson’s 14. 1885 15. Ishmael 16. “The Lion in Winter” 17. Franklin D. Roosevelt 18. Turnip 19. They are leg bones. 20. Iris

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