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  1. Articles mentioning both Congressman John W. Olver and Springfield

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    1. City2City

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

      City2City Following up a trip a year ago to Winston-Salem and Greensboro, N.C., a delegation from Greater Springfield recently visited Grand Rapids, Mich. to see and learn how that community has earned the designation......felt the city was on the rebound. Now look at it. “Community leaders got together and, working with Congressman Olver, Holyoke Community College, and many others, have created a city on the upswing,” she continued. “T... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Springfield   Holyoke

    2. 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 acc......" improvements on the west side of the Connecticut River are completed. The Vermonter would stop in Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Greenfield. "That would remove any direct rail passenger service to Am... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    3. Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Transportation

      Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont Improvements on the Pan Am Rail line from Springfield to Northfield in the next two years will allow the Amtrak’s Vermonter line to move back to its orig...... of Transportation); Richard Davey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation secretary; U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst; Lieutenant Gov. Tim Murray; Joe Szabo, Federal Rail Administrator; and Greenfield Mayor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   William Martin   Amtrak   Springfield

    4. The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops ...husetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki, second from left; U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst; Maier, Eric D. Hagopian, president of Hoppe Technologies in Chicopee; and Grady Copes, ......igh School since 2006, more than $1 million for Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield and is just starting to raise money for Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Pal... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Palmer   Springfield

    5. 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 ......d Greenfield. Connecticut is working on a 62-mile high-speed rail project from New Haven, Conn., to Springfield. The state expects to finish design work in 2013 and launch service in 2016. More details coming i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Northampton

    6. 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

    7. 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 ...nstitute is using the city’s “Nothing 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

    8. 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 ...ast 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 Fitchburg received a total of $5.7 million. Mary ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    9. 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 east-west and a......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

    10. 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 that was proposed......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

    11. Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Information Technology

      Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials Patrick cited his support for economic initiatives including a new state data center in Springfield, clean energy such as wind power, high-speed broadband Internet for Western Massachusetts, commuter......s project starts today. The high performance computing center is coming to Holyoke,” said U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst. Using silver shovels inside one of the old Mastex buildings, officials tossed dirt from... (Read Full Article)

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

    12. 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

    13. 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 ...t 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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 8 2010) Information Technology

      ...tral 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 year. Feder......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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010) Transportation

      ... 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

    16. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ...hampton and Greenfield. Another $40 million is designated for a new segment of second track for the Springfield-New Haven, Conn., line. $100 million in rail funds coming Thursday, January 28, 2010 By MICHAEL Mc......, 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    17. 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 ...can January 28, 2010, 2:19AM amtrak_train.jpg The Republican file photoAn Amtrak train pulls into Springfield.More than $100 million for projects affecting Western Massachusetts is among the $8 billion in......., 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    18. 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

    19. 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 Trangese said ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Holyoke Medical Center

    20. 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 ...nt 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

    21. 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 Massachusetts losing a H... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Western New England University   Springfield

    22. 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 ...ent of Massachusetts residents are not covered by medical insurance. By JIM KINNEY kinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Massachusetts is doing a great job getting everyone covered by health insurance, but it is the co......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

    23. Governor's office chief quits

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 17 2009) Education

      ...o works with local officials and legislators on issues. U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass.; U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst; state Reps. Benjamin Swan, D-Springfield, and William Pignatelli, D-Lenox; and state Sen. Stephen J. Buoniconti, D-West Springfield, issued statements praising Cardona. "Elizabeth has been an extraordinary resource for the people o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield College   West Springfield

    24. Stimulus Money Gives a Real Boost to Summer Jobs Programs

      Explore BusinessWest (Jun 9 2009)

      Stimulus Money Gives a Real Boost to Summer Jobs Programs ...am, which is open to youths from across Hampden County, the YSJP specifically targets the cities of Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke, she said. In this issue, businesswest looks at the bright prospects for you......ral recovery funds, we can give more kids than ever a chance to work, earn, and learn this summer.” Congressman John Olver expressed similar sentiments. “Providing our young people with the opportunity to earn money while ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Big Y Foods   MassMutual   Palmer

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