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  1. Articles mentioning both Congressman John W. Olver and Congressman Richard E. Neal

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    1. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      ...g Economic Recovery grant program. Signed by Senators John F. Kerry and Scott Brown and Congressmen John W. Olver and Richard E. Neal, the letter shows their support for freight infrastructure improvements to accommodate 286,000-poun... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    2. High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 1 2011) Transportation

      High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved U.S. Reps. John Olver and Richard Neal and Sen. John F. Kerry and federal and state transportation officials said Friday that the U.S. Dep... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Northampton

    3. Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 24 2011) Information Technology

      Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield - who along with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst was instrumental in securing the federal funding for the expansion - hailed the project ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Holyoke

    4. Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 21 2011) Information Technology

      Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet ... close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print The Republican | Dave RobackCongressman Richard E. Neal speaks at Monday's announcement of the boadband expansion of the Massbroadband 123 Newtwork. At lef......othing happens without One Federal Street,” Dumont said. Neal, D-Springfield, worked with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst , to secure the federal funding. Neal said it's right for the government to step in and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    5. PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2011) Transportation

      PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system ...transit announced last week by members of the state’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. Along with the Greater Springfield transit agency, authorities in Boston, Lowell and Fi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    6. Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) Transportation

      Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said, “Having been an outspoken and longtime supporter of high speed rail, both an ......cted to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, commented, “This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    7. Cooperation on rail plans wins praise - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2010) Transportation

      U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said the inclusion of money for high speed rail projects in the stimulus funding th......g a high speed rail system in the Northeast with systems in other regions of the country. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, said that the recognition of regional cooperation in this field was what prompted him t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    8. Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Transportation

      Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub We applaud U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, John W. Olver, D-Amherst, and Sen. John F. Kerry, who issued statements in support of the grants, for their conti... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

    9. PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010) Transportation

      PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses ... signed by President Barack H. Obama. The new buses and vans are replacing old vehicles. U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and John W. Olver, D-Amherst, and U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry all issued statements in support of the grants. “These hybr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    10. Federal officials announce expansion of broadband access at Greenfield Community College Thursday

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 8 2010) Information Technology

      ...0 businesses in central and Western Massachusetts. “This is a big funding deal,” said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, in a polite paraphrase of a remark made by Vice President Joseph Biden earlier this......oseph Biden earlier this year. Also speaking at the event was U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry and U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Greenfield Community College   Springfield

    11. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to get 29 new buses thanks to federal stimulus funding

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010) Transportation

      ...s grateful for last year’s work on the stimulus by U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and John W. Olver, D-Amherst. In addition to the new vans and buses, the stimulus package is paying for several other... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    12. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ..., line. In addition, $50 million will fund improvements to Vermonter service in Vermont. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, chairman of the House Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, said the ...... along the densely-populated (Interstate) 91 corridor." "It's more than I expected," said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield. Neal said he thought the money designated for the Western Massachusetts projects mi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    13. Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus funds, including adding station service in Holyoke, Northampton, Greenfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 27 2010)

      Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus funds, including adding station service in Holyoke, Northampton, Greenfield ...., line. In addition, $50 million will fund improvements to Vermonter service in Vermont. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, chairman of the House Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, said the ...... along the densely populated (Interstate) 91 corridor.” “It’s more than I expected,” said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield. Neal said he thought the money designated for the Western Massachusetts projects mi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    14. Task force established to help with creation of high-speed computing center planned in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...napik, R-Westfield * Natalie M. Blais, economic development specialist with the office of U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst * Kevin Kennedy, aide to U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield * Brenna E. Murphy, Holyoke city councilor at large * Donald R. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    15. Western Mass. projects funded in spending bill

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2009) Education

      ...ntatives includes $13.9 million in funding for Western Massachusetts projects, officials said. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, announced $11.1 million for his district, while Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, announced his district will receive a total of $2.8 million. Neal spokesman William... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Holyoke Medical Center

    16. Qteros, the 'Microsoft of Energy,' Lands in Chicopee

      Explore BusinessWest (Oct 27 2009)

      Qteros, the 'Microsoft of Energy,' Lands in Chicopee ...inued presence in this area. She also has high praise for the two Congressmen for the area, calling Richard Neal and John Olver “diehard supporters.” Echoing her colleague’s praise for their host city, Leschine found Chicopee t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver

    17. U.S. Census bureau to open 2 new offices in Western Mass. to make sure everyone is counted next year

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2009) Education

      U.S. Census bureau to open 2 new offices in Western Mass. to make sure everyone is counted next year ...n front of a tenement block and guess the number. And, that will be the temptation,” said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield. Neal and U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, attended the event along with 44 other elected officials and community leaders from Ham... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

    18. Student count might tip census in Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 26 2009) Education , Health Care

      ...ion last year, has 10 U.S. representatives, including two in Western Massachusetts: Democrats John W. Olver of Amherst, representing the 1st Congressional District, and Richard E. Neal of Springfield, representing the 2nd Congressional District. Past counts have resulted in Massachus... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Western New England University   Springfield

    19. Mass. lawmakers, insurers keeping close tabs on health-care debate

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2009) Education , Health Care

      Mass. lawmakers, insurers keeping close tabs on health-care debate ...t is the cost-cutting portion of any federal health care reform that might bring changes. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said Massachusetts does extraordinarily well when it comes to payments from Medicar......a public plan. But Neal said he voted for a public option in the Ways & Means Committee. U. S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst said in a written statement that he is a strong supporter of a ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Health New England

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