Business & Economy
Elizabeth Roman
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The rail car shells coming from China and bound for Springfield had been held by federal authorities amid a dispute. This led to the company, CRRC, furloughing more than 140 workers this week.
Kaliis Smith
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The Dream Eaters perform for Live Music Friday, we talk with the leadership at Tapestry Health about their programs and upcoming gala fundraiser, and a women-produced sparkling Wine Thunderdome at Tip Top Wine Shop with Lauren Clark.
Tony Dunne
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This week, The Rundown discusses furloughs at a Springfield rail car maker, contracts awarded by ICE to a Pittsfield armored car company, and a multimillion dollar windfall for the Hampden County District Attorney’s office.
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