The head of the Massachusetts Highway Safety department has had seven car accidents and nine traffic tickets. Sheila Burgess, was apparently recommended for the job after years of political consulting with no actual experience in highway work. A spokesman for Democratic governor Deval Patrick said that part of the reason why Burgess was hired was that she was recommended by Rep. James McGovern, who is just one of her former bosses who has political connections. Read more.
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