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Lawmakers discuss infrastructure law improvements at Union Station in Springfield

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Federal money could be coming to the state as soon as next summer as part of the major infrastructure bill that was passed in November. Former Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh was in Springfield Monday morning talking about how the bill will create economic growth. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh was joined by Congressman Richard Neal and six area mayors at Union Station to highlight how the…

US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh touts passenger rail in visit to Springfield Union Station

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said Monday that communities should see funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill hit the streets in mid 2022 and underscored the importance of passenger rail in the Bay State during a visit to Springfield.   Accompanied by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, Walsh made his remarks at Union Station following a closed door…

Neal Votes for Annual Defense Bill to Meet the Needs of Servicemembers and Military Families

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Last evening, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass bipartisan defense legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, that strengthens America’s security and meets the needs of our servicemembers, veterans and military families.  This robust bill bolsters pay and improves benefits for servicemembers, combats sexual assault in the military and…

Rep. Richard Neal cites jobs at Warren Pump, General Dynamics in defense bill vote

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said Wednesday that his vote to help pass the $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act strengthened both national security and local communities.   It includes provisions addressing highly toxic PFAS contamination in the groundwater around military bases, like Westfield’s Barnes Air National Guard Base, as well…

Neal Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 18, 2022: “Republicans once again stymied our ability to pass a long-term funding bill, so today’s legislation is merely a stopgap measure. While the Senate GOP threatens to shut down the…

Congressman Richard Neal calls East-West rail, linking Boston and Western Massachusetts, a ‘top priority’

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A passenger rail link between Boston and Western Massachusetts is “one of the most essential infrastructure investments we anticipate making” now that a federal infrastructure package has been signed into law, Congressman Richard Neal said Thursday. “Trains connecting Boston to Worcester, Springfield and onto Pittsfield is a top priority of mine,” Neal, the chairman of the U.S. House…

Neal flexing muscles for east-west rail

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US REP. RICHARD NEAL on Thursday signaled that he intends to use his considerable clout in Congress to deliver significant infrastructure funds for Massachusetts, particularly his personal priority — east-west rail. “Trains connecting Boston to Worcester, Springfield, and onto Pittsfield are a top priority of mine,” said Neal, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. “The…

Neal Praises House Passage of Build Back Better Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means voted for the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation action to bring down the everyday costs that Massachusetts families face.  This landmark legislation creates good paying jobs, cuts middle class taxes and lowers the costs of health care, child care and family…

US Rep Richard Neal hails passage of Build Back Better Act after a ‘pretty remarkable week’ in Washington

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SPRINGFIELD — Fresh from a long night of managing debate and securing passage of the $2 trillion Build Back Better Act, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal explained Friday afternoon the impact of what he called once-in-a-lifetime legislation.   “It’s a really terrific piece of substantive work,” said Neal, D-Springfield.   He hosted a press conference at the federal…

Congressman Neal visits Springfield to discuss Biden's Build Back Better Act

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM)--The House of Representatives passed president Joe Biden's Build Back Better Act. Congressman Richard Neal stopped by the Courthouse Atrium in Springfield Friday.   To praise the passage of the $1.9 trillion spending act. Something he said will benefit middle-class families right here in western Mass. "The child credit the pay family…

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