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William H. Shaevel, former Moakley State Senate staffer from 1967 through 1970, Moakley’s law partner and current treasurer of the Moakley Charitable Foundation, recalls his time working with Congressman Moakley. The interview covers important state legislation that Moakley helped pass; Moakley’s private law practice; the political environment in South Boston; Moakley’s political campaigns; and the relationship between Congressman Moakley and his staff. He concludes with the personal impact Congressman Moakley had on his career and life.
