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January 27, 2010 Olver Announces $70 Million for Knowledge Corridor High Speed Rail ProjectToday, Congressman John W. Olver, Chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, announced U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $70 million for final design and construction of the “Knowledge Corridor” along the Connecticut River rail line in western Massachusetts. The competitive grant award is ... CONTINUE READING |
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January 25, 2010 Olver Announces Nominees for U.S. Military AcademiesWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District) announced that he has nominated 18 high school students from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts to U.S. Military Academies. These include West Point Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine ... CONTINUE READING |
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January 21, 2010 Olver Applauds Administration's Release of Heating Assistance FundsToday Congressman John Olver announced the release of $490 million in Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds to help low income citizens with their heating bills. Massachusetts’ share is $16,850,200. “The release of these funds will soften the blow New England is feeling this winter. ... CONTINUE READING |
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Responding to the Earthquake in HaitiE-Newsletter January 2010 By now you are probably aware of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. While it will be days before the full extent of the damage ... Thursday, 14 January 2010 CONTINUE READING |
Congress Reforms Wall Street to Protect ConsumersI am pleased to report that on December 11, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, with my support. This comprehensive ... Tuesday, 15 December 2009 CONTINUE READING |
Unemployment Benefits and Homebuyer Tax Credit ExtensionsOn November 5, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, with my support. President Obama signed H.R. 3548 into public law on November 6, ... Monday, 9 November 2009 CONTINUE READING |