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Neal, Kelly to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Signing of the Good Friday Agreement

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U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) announced that he will be introducing a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.   “The historic significance of this agreement cannot be understated,” said Congressman Neal. “With the 51st anniversary of Bloody Sunday approaching, let us remind…

Neal Statement on Record-Breaking ACA Enrollment

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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on record-breaking Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment, representing a 13% increase over last year:   “Thanks, Obama. Thanks, Biden.”

Neal Statement on the Passing of Clodovaldo Concepcion

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Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Clodovaldo Concepcion. “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Clodovaldo ‘Clodo’ Concepcion, a steadfast activist for the City of Springfield, and a true embodiment of the American dream. After immigrating to the U.S. from Cuba, Clodo went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force before settling in his beloved…

Neal Congratulates New Chairman Jason Smith

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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) congratulates incoming Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO): “Leading the Ways and Means Committee is an awesome responsibility, and I congratulate Jason on his selection as the new Chairman. We have worked together for years on some of the most consequential issues, and I look forward to continuing the Committee’s tradition…

Neal Blasts Republican Bill to Protect Tax Evaders

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After a week of Republican chaos, confusion and crisis, their first messaging bill shows they can’t run the risk of a stronger, fairer tax administration. It’s bad for their donors and even bad for their own leader. This isn’t about middle class families or small businesses. It’s about Republicans putting their own political interests ahead of the country’s. The American people know…

Neal Statement on Speaker Pelosi

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Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi earned the adage, ‘you never bet against Speaker Pelosi,’ and that’s what makes this announcement so bittersweet. No Speaker of the House has ever achieved more. From her historic rise to the first female Speaker to her long list of accomplishments, she…

Neal Statement on October 2022 Jobs Report

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Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) October 2022 jobs report: “This month’s jobs report shows the continued strength of our labor market. Jobs have been added every single month of the Biden presidency, and this stable, growing jobs picture is essential in our fight against inflation.…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $2.1 Million for Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects in Massachusetts Communities

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected five Massachusetts organizations to receive $2,157,520 in grants to conduct community air quality monitoring in multiple communities in the Commonwealth. The grants are among 132 air monitoring projects in 37 states which will receive $53.4 million from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan to enhance…

Rep. Richard Neal, AmeriCorps CEO and Springfield native Michael D. Smith, talk service with local volunteers

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For years, AmeriCorps was able to bring in members without having to recruit, said AmeriCorps CEO and Springfield native Michael D. Smith.   But now, like anyone with jobs to fill, AmeriCorps finds it has to work to fill slots in the federal agency for volunteering and service.   “Dr. (Martin Luther) King said it best, anybody can be great because anybody can…

Congressman Richard Neal and Reaction to Fed Reserve Meeting

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Bloomberg Baystate Business With Tom Moroney, Joe Shortsleeve, Kim Carrigan, Anne Mostue and Janet Wu 11-2-22 MA Congressman Richard Neal talks about his appearance before the Boston Chamber of Commerce today, and also discusses the midterm elections and energy prices. Janet Wu speaks with Rick McConnell, CEO of Waltham-based Dynatrace, which just announced earnings this morning.…

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