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Sublime Systems, with plans in Holyoke, feted for cement in Boston office building

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Sublime Systems, a manufacturer of low-carbon cement with plans to start building a plant in Holyoke in 2025, was hailed by federal and state officials after some of its material was used in Boston’s largest net-zero office building.   The 707,000 square-foot, 17-story building that makes up One Boston Wharf is the biggest mixed-use net-zero-carbon office building in the city. It…

Neal Announces $1,000,000 for the Combined Lee Public Safety Complex

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Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined State Representative Smitty Pignatelli and Lee Town Administrator Christopher Brittain to announce a $1,000,000 earmark for the Combined Lee Public Safety Complex.   The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Congressman Neal included funding for this…

Lee public safety project gets $1 million in federal funding

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The town’s $36.7 million public safety complex and DPW project gained a $1 million boost from Congress on Wednesday.   U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, announced the federal earmark for Lee during a ceremony at Town Hall on Wednesday.   The federal money — which was part of the fiscal year 2024 spending bill signed into law on March 9 by President Joe Biden — will go…

World War II corporal posthumously given congressional gold medal

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The U.S. Marine Corps and National Montford Point Marine Association awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd. Corporal Budd, who served in World War 2 and later became Springfield’s first African American police officer, was honored from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ray Jordan Center. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Massachusetts Congressman…

Neal, Larson Blast Republican Social Security Scam

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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office, an independent and nonpartisan body, found that schemes to raise the retirement age, like those proposed by House Republicans, would slash annual benefits by 13 percent for today’s…

Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on TANF

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(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you to our witnesses for being here today.   When they are able to receive it, TANF can play an important role in making ends meet each month for families with children across the country. Bridging the gap on affording basic necessities while also helping parents and other caregivers find meaningful work and build…

Neal Statement on USTR Enforcement Action under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement

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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member released the following statement after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced enforcement action under the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA): “Today’s timber enforcement action demonstrates the unwavering commitment of USTR and the Biden-Harris Administration to protecting our workers and…

Neal Statement on the Biden-Harris Economy

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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its latest decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points:   “The Biden-Harris Administration powered a historic economic recovery through bold fiscal policy centered on American workers and families. Even as strong marker…

New cybersecurity center to monitor threats, train students opens in Springfield

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A community college in western Massachusetts has finished work on a new regional cybersecurity center. Officials gathered to mark the occasion this week as students start to take advantage of the facility. Following a lengthy redevelopment, Union Station in Springfield, Massachusetts, has become a hub for train and bus travel again over the past few years. It’s also now home…

Springfield Museums partners with Irish office to explore shared history

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The Springfield Museums today announced a partnership with the Office of Public Works of Ireland to showcase artifacts that represent the historic connection between Western Massachusetts and County Kerry, Ireland. The first exhibit honoring the relationship is now on display in the lobby of the Wood Museum of Springfield History. It is titled Gone Now, To Springfield: Celebrating…

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