Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleAs the new coronavirus outbreak grows across Massachusetts, Berkshire subscribers of Spectrum cable now have access to the latest news from across the state.As of...
BMC needs ventilators, as Neal assures county that help is on the way from the feds
Mar 31, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Terry Cowgill, The Berkshire EdgePittsfield — Berkshire Health Systems does not have enough testing kits for COVID-19 and has been limiting tests only to exposed staff and those in...
Democrats float potential infrastructure package as part of Congress’ next response to coronavirus
Mar 31, 2020
Boston, MA | Lauren Fox and Haley Byrd, CNN(CNN) When President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that he could support a $2 trillion infrastructure package to jumpstart the economy, it was welcome news...
‘Virtual town hall’ on virus draws 5,300
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Larry Parnass, The Berkshire EaglePeople across the Berkshires, 5,300 strong, came together Tuesday seeking answers in the age of the new coronavirus. Without ever meeting. U.S....
Coronavirus stimulus needs to get to businesses soon, US Rep. Richard Neal says at telephone town hall
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveThe $2.2 trillion federal stimulus and stability package partially authored by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal includes more than $375 billion in small business...
Coronavirus at the Soldiers’ Home: ‘There must be accountability for what happened in Holyoke,’ U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says
Mar 31, 2020
Holyoke, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveHOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal on Tuesday called for accountability after revelations about a dozen deaths at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, with several linked...
Deaths at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home prompt leadership change
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Colin A. Young, State House News ServiceThe state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home is under the control of a new leader and a clinical command team as an outbreak of the coronavirus...
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Rep. Richard Neal says seniors should receive checks automatically
Mar 31, 2020
Washington, DC | Benjamin Kail, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal is pushing for COVID-19 relief package checks to be issued to seniors and vulnerable groups automatically without needing to file any...
Neal telephone town hall addresses COVID-19 constituent concerns
Mar 31, 2020
Chicopee, MA | Amy Phillips, WWLPCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– Congressman Richard Neal held a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday afternoon to address the concerns of constituents about the COVID-19...
Rep. Neal Discusses $2T Stimulus
Mar 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Lucas Willard, WAMCOn Friday, President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion stimulus bill to support the country’s COVID-19 response. The package of legislation cleared the Senate by...
Massachusetts Delegation Calls on Trump Admin. To Lift Visa Restrictions on Foreign Medical Professionals and Students to Help Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DCSenator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation in calling on the Trump administration to ensure that...
Neal says added financial relief possible for families
Mar 28, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Larry Parnass, The Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — Even $2.2 trillion may not be enough to help Americans and businesses survive economic arrest due to the coronavirus, the region's...
Coronavirus stimulus: US Rep. Richard Neal stresses need for stability in face of ‘economic contagion’
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., one of the authors of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package passed and signed into law Friday, doesn’t like thinking of...
Congressman Neal discusses virus relief bill passage
Mar 28, 2020
Washington, DC | Duncan MacLean, WWLP(WWLP) – U.S. Representative Richard Neal hosted a conference call Saturday to discuss the massive bill passed by the House and signed by the president Friday....
Neal Statement on House Passage of Third Coronavirus Response Legislation
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DCWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
Mass. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Approve Resources & Benefits for Activated National Guard Personnel
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DCUnited States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch...
Mass. Lawmakers Urge USDA to Fully Reimburse School Districts and After-School Programs Providing Free Meals to Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DCUnited States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch...
Neal, Scott, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call on DeVos to Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds for Entire 2020 Filing Season
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), along with Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden...
Chairman Neal Floor Remarks on Third Coronavirus Response Legislation
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Mister Speaker, I rise in support of the third coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Our country is weathering...
Mass. delegation calls on Trump administration to resume visa processing for international health care workers
Mar 27, 2020
Washington, DC | Christina Prignano, Boston GlobeThe Massachusetts congressional delegation on Friday urged Trump administration officials to resume processing visas for foreign-born medical school...