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Congressman Neal reacts to State of the Union address in press conference

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Democratic Congressman Richard Neal gave President Trump’s State of the Union address a mixed review. During a Springfield news conference Wednesday afternoon, Neal said the president missed an opportunity. Neal said, “On the issue of immigration, the president missed the moment. I think he talked about bipartisanship in the early stages of…

Massachusetts Democrats Swiftly Condemn Trump's SOTU

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Several Massachusetts Democrats came out swinging with criticism in response to President Trump's State of the Union speech. Trump addressed a deeply divided Congress and nation Tuesday night, touting his economic gains — including the GOP tax plan passed last month — and highlighting issues of immigration and terrorism abroad. While the president sought to…

Glass manufacturer expanding, but new hires slow

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Workforce development is a common theme in manufacturing, and Germany-based glass manufacturer SCHOTT is no different. The company, with two locations in Southbridge and a North American headquarters in New York, is expanding but struggling to fill vacant positions. The company had a visit this month from Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), about what can be done to help fill those positions with…

US Rep. Richard Neal invites Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi as guest for President Donald Trump's 1st State of the Union Address

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Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi will join U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as the congressman's guest for President Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address next week. Neal, who is using his pick to highlight the federal response to the opioid abuse epidemic, said he is "thrilled" Cocchi will accompany him for the president's Tuesday speech before a joint session of…

Sunday on DC Dialogue: U.S. Representative Richard Neal

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Tune in this Sunday morning for the latest episode of DC Dialogue on New England Cable News. In our first show of 2018, Jim Brett and guest host Peter Howe of NEC member Denterlein are joined by U.S. Representative Richard Neal, the Dean of the New England Congressional Delegation and Ranking Member of the influential House Ways & Means Committee.  In a wide…

Rail report prioritizes north-south passenger routes through Springfield

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BOSTON -- A draft report from the state Department of Transportation gives top priority to growing passenger rail routes between Springfield and points to the north and south. The report, issued Friday, gives lower priority to a proposed route from Springfield to Boston, saying further study is needed. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal praised the report's conclusions on the the north-south…

US Rep. Richard Neal seeks White House update on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands hurricane recovery efforts

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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, asked Trump administration officials this week to provide an update on the federal government's efforts to restore electricity and other basic services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands -- territories hit hard by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. The Springfield Democrat, who recently joined other Massachusetts lawmakers in traveling to Puerto…

A battle to hold on to pensions and the dreams they carried

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They thought they were the lucky ones — truck drivers and warehouse workers who counted themselves among the dwindling number of Americans still guaranteed a private pension. But that promise of a monthly check, once considered ironclad, is now in doubt for more than a million retirees and older workers nationwide, including tens of thousands in Massachusetts and neighboring…

Elected officials and business owners mingle to help 'Holyoke grow'

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HOLYOKE -- Disputes like the recent federal government shutdown highlight divisions in Washington that are unlikely to change soon, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said Wednesday at a Chamber of Commerce event. "It's hard to do a reset to get back to talking about what's serious...," said Neal, D-Springfield. Republican President Donald Trump's public approval ratings hover around the…

Congressman Neal congratulates Chesterfield on receiving significant federal grant

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CHESTERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal paid a visit to the Hilltowns Thursday. Congressman Neal was in Chesterfield to offer his congratulations on a significant federal grant. It’s a $1.7 million HUD grant meant to support the work to end homelessness. It’s designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Hilltown CDC…

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