By Paul Tuthill
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Springfield, MA – The US Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that one billion dollars was being awarded to communities to help reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. The city of Springfield Massachusetts received the largest grant of any community in the state. City officials say it is because of their track record in spending earlier grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. They also credit political clout. .. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill....