By Noah Bierman
The Boston Globe

March 30, 2011 ... A report issued by Standard & Poor's says that Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that is poised to improve its credit rating in the next two years.

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March 29, 2011 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, bid farewell to PFC Victor E. Martinez-Pietri of Southbridge, a member of the 182nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, Massachusetts National Guard Unit, that has deployed to Afghanistan. Sen. Moore participated in the deployment ceremony on March 27th at the Conte Forum of Boston College honoring members of the 182nd as they leave for a year's service in Afghanistan.

"I am honored to call Victor a friend, and I am so very proud of him and his commitment to serve his country," Sen. Moore stated.

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Petitions FEMA for reconsideration for Worcester County

March 25, 2011 ... Spring has arrived and memories of a punishing Winter and near-record snow fall may now begin to fade. However, state and local bills for snow plowing haven’t melted away. In fact, they have further aggravated municipal budgets to the point that one state legislator is urging the federal government to provide assistance. 

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Requests Cape Wind/National Grid agreement be reconsidered

March 22, 2011 ... Senator Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, believes that individual consumers and the state economy will be harmed by National Grid's deal to purchase high cost electric power from the Cape Winds project. In a letter to the Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission, the veteran lawmaker requests "that the Department reconsider its approval of the Cape Wind/National Grid power sales agreement in view of the significantly reduced purchase prices for wind-generated electricity submitted by NSTAR and other utilities.

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March 22, 2011 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr, R-Gloucester, Sen. Steven A. Baddour, D-Methuen, and other legislators have filed comprehensive legislation reforming the state's parole system.

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By Sen. Richard T. Moore

March 21, 2011 ... When there is a federal program that helps take dangerous criminals off our street without violating the rights of innocent people, why shouldn't it be made available to state and local law enforcement agencies?

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March 18, 2011 ... The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, recently announced the launch of an open solicitation for life-sciences related capital projects beginning in Fiscal Year 2013. The Center will invest in high-potential economic development projects across the state in order to create jobs and make a significant contribution to the state's life sciences ecosystem. The Center has allocated up to $25 million in capital dollars for this initial solicitation.

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March 18, 2011 ... In the wake of the Brockton murder of a young mother and child, in which an illegal alien who formerly resided in Milford is the prime suspect, Sen. Richard T. Moore has called on Governor Deval Patrick to join the federal "Secure Communities" program. "If Massachusetts had been participating in 'Secure Communities,' it's possible that Luis Guaman would have been identified and apprehended by the authorities," Moore explained.

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Moore secures Uxbridge business $750,000 grant - creates 120 new jobs

March 17, 2011 ... After his solid re-election victory as one of the area's most successful Democratic vote-getters in an otherwise Republican leaning region, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, said his top priority would be to help create or retain more private sector jobs for his central Massachusetts district. "My priorities for the new legislative term are to help put people to work and to make state government work better for its people," he declared last November. And he's keeping his promise!

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Sen. Moore and fellow legislators led the way

March 17, 2011 ... Massachusetts is one of nine states ranked with an "A" or "B" grade when it comes to openness about government spending. Massachusetts attained a "B+" after failing the report card only a year ago, according to U.S. PIRG, a national coalition of public interest research groups that includes Mass PIRG.

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Sen. Moore leads national effort as federal deficit is cut

March 17, 2011 ... The nation's leading bi-partisan organization representing America's 7,328 state legislators, is calling on Congressional budget writers to deliver a responsible federal budget for the balance of this fiscal year as well as FY 2012 which begins October 1, 2011. In a letter to the Congressional Budget Committee chairmen and ranking minority members, the officers of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), proposed five fundamental principles that should guide federal budget development.

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March 14, 2011 ... On Wednesday, March 23rd, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will be in Uxbridge starting his day with "Coffee with Constituents." Residents are welcome to visit with the local lawmaker, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, and take the opportunity to discuss current issues and concerns.

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By Sen. Richard T. Moore

March 14, 2011 ... Over the past month or so, whether it was in an email from a frustrated Bellingham senior, a coffee shop conversation with two hard-pressed Douglas seniors, a visit to my town hall office hours by a concerned Uxbridge senior citizen, or poignant questions from those at the Webster Senior Center, I've heard a common refrain. Who is looking out for the interests of senior citizens?

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March 11, 2011 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, was in Bellingham recently for the latest stop of his 2011 Listening Tours. Sen. Moore started the day off at Towne Pizza and Cafe for "Coffee with Constituents," where he sat down with Ken Hamwey of the Bellingham Bulletin, for a candid discussion on the current political climate of the residents of the Worcester and Norfolk district and the Commonwealth, his priorities for this legislative session, and his intentions to run for reelection.

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March 11, 2011 ... Testifying in support of the proposed reconstruction of Routes 12 and 20 in Oxford and Auburn, Sen. Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) urge Massachusetts Highway Department officials to move the project forward. "My constituents from Oxford and Webster travel this stretch of road to Worcester and the Turnpike often and I want their ride to be safe and smooth," he told the officials at a public hearing on the project Thursday night in Auburn Town Hall.

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March 11, 2011 ... While most school students were elsewhere over February vacation, members (and some sisters too!) of Boy Scout Troop 1, Den 6 of Mendon, visited the State House for the opportunity to learn about the history of the Commonwealth, the historic State House and about their senate representation in the Great & General Court: Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge.

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March 8, 2011 ... Marking the 9th Annual Legislative Luncheon of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Massachusetts, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, welcomed the Blackstone Valley Boys & Girls Club and the Webster-Dudley Boys & Girls Club to the State House. Toni Poti, Patrick Lefebvre of Webster-Dudley Boys & Girls Club and Sarah Haworth, Bruce Paterson & Gerry Kennedy of Blackstone Valley Boys & Girls Club attended the luncheon that annually raises awareness of Boys & Girls Clubs' community work across the Commonwealth, and their legislative interests on Beacon Hill.

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March 7, 2011 ... Redevelopment and revitalization were the common themes heard throughout Sen. Richard T. Moore’s, D-Uxbridge, Webster Listening Tour recently.

The popular breakfast spot, East Main Café set the tone for the day as Sen. Moore met with one constituent after another, discussing the issues affecting the people of Webster. From the revitalization of the Webster-Dudley Historical Commission, the need for accessible computer training programs to educate and retrain those affected by the global economic crisis, to the importance of educating our children in the context of a global marketplace and the absolute necessity for restoring funding for adult day health services – it was an extremely productive morning.

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General Wickstrom Urges Support for Troops; Families

March 7, 2011 ... "Care packages for our troops are nice, but it would be better to help their families who wait at home, to provide for the wounded warrior on their return, and to help veterans seeking employment." Major General Steven N. Wickstrom delivered that message to those attending the 47th Annual Communion Breakfast of the Webster-Dudley Polish-American Veterans Sunday, March 6, 2011.

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By Sen. Richard T. Moore

March 1, 2011 ... What does safe health care mean to you? At some point in our lives, we will all be patients receiving medical care and services in a variety of health care settings. But receiving safe health care, whether for yourself or a loved one, is not a commodity or a guarantee. Each year medical errors and hospital acquired infections cause death or injury to over one million people! Medical error has countless causes, infinite costs, and ever-evolving solutions. If Massachusetts is to contain rising health care costs without harming quality of care, we must all remain committed to patient safety!

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