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Senator
Richard T. Moore
State House, Room 111
Boston, MA 02133
Phone:
617.722.1420
Fax: 617.722.1944
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Senate budget recommendations make targeted investments to address the needs of the Commonwealth
May
15, 2008 ... The Senate Committee on Ways and Means released its recommendations for the fiscal year 2009 budget yesterday, according to Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. The $28.04 billion proposal works within the fiscal constraints of the lackluster economy to make targeted investments that will benefit the people of the Commonwealth.
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Analysis:
Biotech sees Mass.
lawmakers as friends,
foes
By
Glen Johnson
Associated Press
May
9, 2008 ... Gov. Deval
Patrick, House Speaker
Salvatore DiMasi and
Senate President
Therese Murray are
taking a road trip to
San Diego next month
for a major
biotechnology
conference. The way
things are shaping up,
they could end up as
the proverbial skunks
at a lawn party.
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Moore releases health analysis at district health fair
 May
8, 2008 ... During a community health fair held at Nichols College, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, released a health analysis of his senatorial district which was compiled by Oxford High School senior Zachary Tsetsos. The report studied the causes of premature death in the Worcester & Norfolk district and examined the relationship between premature death and access to health care.
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Legislators: Glaxo letter on gift ban may backfire
By Jay Fitzgerald
Boston Herald
May
8, 2008 ... Key legislators warned yesterday that GlaxoSmithKline’s harsh criticism of a proposed ban on gift-giving to doctors could end up backfiring and force lawmakers to “dig in their feet” on the controversial issue.
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Milford suggests statewide bill on landlord penalties
By Paul
Crocetti
Milford Daily News
May
8, 2008 ... A proposed bill that would penalize landlords of illegal apartments and help their displaced tenants is on its way to the desks of local legislators.
Landlords of illegal apartments would be made to pay relocation costs for tenants who have to move out, a payment of up to six months rent for each tenant and a fine of between $500 and $2,000, according to the proposal drafted by Public Health Director Paul
Mazzuchelli.
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Moore honors Milford’s “Senior of the Year”
 May
7, 2008 ... During a recent stop in Milford, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, presented Milford’s Michael Minichiello with a Senate Citation for his recognition as “Senior of the Year” by the Milford Council on Aging.
Sen. Moore recognized Mr. Minichiello for his years of service to the Town of Milford and the many organizations for which he selflessly volunteers. Born in 1925, Mr. Minichiello grew upon Cedar Street and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and is a 1943 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. In addition, Mr. Minichiello is a veteran of World War II, having served as a member of the Naval Seabees.
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Health
reform gives meaning
to the concept of
Commonwealth
By
Sen. Richard T. Moore
May
3, 2008 ... Our state
– this Commonwealth
– is founded upon
one of the great
themes of religious
faith – the
responsibility to care
for each other and for
those less fortunate.
The very meaning of
the term
“commonwealth”
reflects a concern and
caring for the public
good – a covenant
among members of the
community for the
welfare of the least
among us.
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State health insurance law starting to make a difference
By
Senator Richard T. Moore
May
1, 2008 ... Our region’s community health centers are examples of where and how the new health reform efforts are working.
While the national uninsured rate continues to rise, two years after the historic launch of Massachusetts health reform more than 300,000 formerly uninsured individuals now have health coverage.
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