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The Springfield Museums today announced a partnership with the Office of Public Works of Ireland to showcase artifacts that represent the historic connection between Western Massachusetts and County Kerry, Ireland. The first exhibit honoring the relationship is now on display in the lobby of the Wood Museum of Springfield History. It is titled Gone Now, To Springfield: Celebrating… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration finalized action to hold China accountable for unfair trade practices:   “Standing up for American workers and protecting them from unfair trade practices has been among the hallmark achievements of the Biden-Harris Administration, and today’s action… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, released the following statement after the British government announced that it will be launching a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Solicitor Pat Finucane.   “On February 12, 1989, loyalist gunmen with links to British security forces broke into the Belfast home of Pat Finucane with… Read more »

(As prepared for delivery)   Thank you, Mr. Chairman for your kind words about our dear friend. This room certainly doesn’t feel the same without the inimitable Bill Pascrell. He was one of a kind, with a spirit that they just don’t make anymore. He will be remembered for his courageous fights and his ability to check politics on the dais. Billy could go after anyone and still… Read more »

First Resource Development Co. is marking the completion – and full occupancy – of 96 apartments in the former Knox Automobile Co. factory building in Mason Square. The project wraps a 12-year, $100 million effort to bring 295 affordable apartments to both Knox — where the first fire truck was built in 1906 — and to the neighboring 199-unit Indian Motorcycle apartments… Read more »

Letter Text (PDF)   Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal sent a letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, voicing his support for the Prime Minister Starmer’s commitment to revisiting and repealing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act of 2023.   The legislation, which became law in September 2023, halted all… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that it would pursue enforcement consultations with Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Trading relationships are only as strong as the enforcement that follows, and with today’s announcement, Ambassador Tai is… Read more »

Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the IRA ceasefire in Ireland.   “Thirty years ago, I joined in the celebration of the announcement that the IRA had declared its first ceasefire of the Troubles. Later that evening, at the direction of then-Speaker of the House Tom Foley, I traveled to Ireland to… Read more »

A coalition of the Bay State’s lawmakers on Capitol Hill have called on bankrupt Steward Health Care to look after some 1,200 workers set to lose their jobs at month’s end. “Steward must finally act responsibly toward its workers and pay them the severance and accumulated paid time off they are owed,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter sent Thursday to Steward CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre and… Read more »

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement on the passing of Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ):     “To say I am heartbroken doesn’t begin to cover it. Billy was the type of fighter they don’t make anymore. For 16 years, he has been the heart of the Ways and Means Democrats, bringing vigor and… Read more »