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Scope and Content Note From the Series: In 1972 Gov. Ken Curtis selected James Longley, a successful insurance agent, to lead a state government cost-cutting commission. Longley accepted the position and dedicated himself seriously to the project. The following year, his Maine Management and Cost Survey Commission released a report with more than 800 recommendations, which were projected to save the state at least $24 million. Among the recommendations was the suggestion of changing the state's university system. The report proved...

Scope and Content Note From the Series: In 1972 Gov. Ken Curtis selected James Longley, a successful insurance agent, to lead a state government cost-cutting commission. Longley accepted the position and dedicated himself seriously to the project. The following year, his Maine Management and Cost Survey Commission released a report with more than 800 recommendations, which were projected to save the state at least $24 million. Among the recommendations was the suggestion of changing the state's university system. The report proved...

Scope and Content Note From the Series: In 1972 Gov. Ken Curtis selected James Longley, a successful insurance agent, to lead a state government cost-cutting commission. Longley accepted the position and dedicated himself seriously to the project. The following year, his Maine Management and Cost Survey Commission released a report with more than 800 recommendations, which were projected to save the state at least $24 million. Among the recommendations was the suggestion of changing the state's university system. The report proved...