Congressmen offer support for UMass Law School

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By CBS 3 Springfield News

Story Published: Nov 18, 2009 at 1:47 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 18, 2009 at 1:47 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) - Three members of the state's congressional
delegation back the idea of a UMass law school.

Sen. John Kerry and Reps. Barney Frank and James McGovern wrote
a letter to Gov. Deval Patrick saying a public law school "will be
another example of how this university strategically helps our
region."

Trustees at the private Southern New England School of Law have
offered their campus in exchange for the state assuming $2.5
million in debt.

The UMass Committee on Academic and Student Affairs was voting
on the plan Wednesday. It then goes before the Committee on
Administration and Finance on Dec. 2, and the full UMass Board of
Trustees on Dec. 10.

Opponents include state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate
Tim Cahill. They say the state cannot afford to accept the offer
during a recession.

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