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  1. Articles mentioning both Congressman Richard E. Neal and Amherst

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    1. Massachusetts awarded $5 million emergency grant for storm-related road repairs

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011)

      ...moved quickly to address damaged roads and bridges that are critical to our state’s economy.” Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said the money will help rebuild damaged roads. “While more work needs to be done, ......ork needs to be done, it is an example that we are getting back on our feet.” Rep. John D. Olver, D-Amherst, said “Many people in my district suffered great losses and are ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

    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

      Palmer, Amherst and Montague, along with five communities in Connecticut and the town of Brattleboro, Vt. are expec...... 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

    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 bringing th... (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......thout 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 create faci... (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 Fitchburg rec... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    6. Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts ...int lifesciences.JPG Republican file photoIn this file photo from April 2009, Shannon L. Compton of Amherst, a post doctorate fellow at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, conducts breast and brain c......nister are among the key speakers scheduled for the symposium at Smith. Also scheduled to speak are Congressman Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield; Abigail Barrow, founding director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    7. Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass.

      Explore smith.edu (Jan 6 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass. ...ey Planning Commission, the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, will bring together some 100 resear......lace at Smith College’s Ford Hall, Green Street at Belmont Avenue, and will include lunch, at which Congressman Neal and Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins will be the featured speakers. About the Massachusetts Life Sci... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    8. 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 ......tes 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 work.” Gov... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    9. 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......il 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 to form a Ne... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    10. 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 continuing commi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

    11. 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 hybrid buses wi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    12. 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......rlier 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

    13. 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 projects, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    14. Dedication ceremony scheduled in Springfield for State Street corridor improvement project

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010)

      Dedication ceremony scheduled in Springfield for State Street corridor improvement project U.S. Secretary of Transportation Raymond H. LaHood, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, and Gov. Deval L. Patrick are among dignitaries planning to attend a dedication ceremony Thursday ...... up and down.” Phaneuf made reference to Paul Revere, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Lord Jeffrey Amherst, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, John Adams, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and many... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

    15. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ...on, $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 money for t...... 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

    16. 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 ...er $40 million was designated for a new segment of second track for the Springfield-New Haven line. Amherst, Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Pioneer Valley Life, Springfield » Vermonter rail line gets $70 ...... 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

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

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

      ...d * 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

    18. Western Mass. projects funded in spending bill

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2009) Education

      ... $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

    19. 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 f.......” And he said more of them could come via the state university and the research being conducted in Amherst. “There’s a lot of talent at UMass,” he said. “People are doing a variety ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver

    20. Chicopee welcomes biofuels company

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2009)

      ...ve.comThe technology was developed by Dr. Susan Leschine and her University of Massachusetts lab in Amherst. "I was fascinated when I first heard about this. ...and more » Chicopee welcomes biofuels company ......ick and his administration, Mass Development, Westover Economic Development Corporation, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette for continuing commitment toward a "new source of d... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette

    21. Advanced Biofuels Pilot Plant Under Construction in Chicopee

      Explore Press Release Distribution Online (Oct 9 2009) Aerospace/Defense

      ...eb (press release)Advanced Biofuels Pilot Plant Under Construction in ChicopeePR Web (press release)Richard Neal, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki, Chicopee Mayor Michael Bissonnette...... step, far more efficiently than leading competitors. Dr. Susan Leschine, a microbiologist at UMass Amherst, discovered the “Q Microbe™” on the shores of the Quabbin Reservoir. For more information about Qte... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette   Amherst

    22. 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 Hampden, Hamps... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

    23. Student count might tip census in Massachusetts

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

      ...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

    24. 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...... 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 public option ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Health New England

    25. Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick seeks stimulus fund to boost train service between Springfield, Worcester and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 13 2009)

      ...eking to provide more frequent train service on the line. The Vermonter now travels through Palmer, Amherst and East Northfield before reaching St. Albans. The administration, supported by Vermont state offi......ulate economic growth in the region, create more jobs and promote a cleaner environment," U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said. Richie, Clothes on the front lawn - High speed rail will allow for a - cleane... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Palmer

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