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Neal Decries Republicans Heartless Obstruction of $2,000 Checks for Struggling Americans

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Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after House Republicans blocked approval of the CASH Act, legislation the Chairman introduced to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000: “If not for congressional Republicans, $2,000 checks would be heading to Americans…

Chairman Neal Introduces the CASH Act to Provide $2,000 Payments to Americans in Need

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Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) introduced the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. Upon introducing the new legislation, Chairman Neal said: “For months, Democrats have consistently sought to provide Americans with a…

Second COVID-19 relief package is coming

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congress has passed a pandemic relief package that is aimed to help American families struggling, as well as resources to vaccinate a nation. Leaders are calling this a major accomplishment as more money comes to struggling businesses. Congress voted on Monday evening to approve a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine…

COVID stimulus only the beginning, Massachusetts lawmakers pledge

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After both houses of Congress passed a $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package on Monday night, Massachusetts lawmakers pledged to continue fighting for more aid after President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. The lawmakers touted Democrats’ efforts to secure, at minimum, direct cash payments to Americans and rental and food assistance in the final…

Chairman Neal Statement on Green Energy Investments and Jobs

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Today, following House passage of a legislative package that included extensions of energy-related tax credits, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement underscoring the importance of pro-worker policies accompanying future investments in the green energy sector: “During a time of great uncertainty for the nation, we have advanced a…

Brewers, Restaurants, Federal Workers Set for Tax Wins in Congressional Deal

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The beer industry, struggling restaurants and federal workers forced into President Trump’s payroll-tax deferral all stand to gain from the year-end congressional agreement reached Sunday. The deal includes tax breaks aimed at supporting the economy during the coronavirus pandemic as well as extensions of popular provisions that were set to expire at the end of the year.…

Chairman Neal Floor Statement on he COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Agreement

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(As Prepared for Delivery) After long, intense negotiations, we are finally here today with relief in sight for the American people. This agreement isn’t perfect, but it will offer struggling workers, families, and business with some immediate support. Americans are suffering, wondering how they’ll afford to put food on the table and stay in their homes. Democrats…

New COVID stimulus deal: Not perfect but will deliver desperately needed support, Rep. Richard Neal says

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Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts on Monday said the recently-struck COVID-19 stimulus deal is not perfect, but will offer “desperately needed support” to Americans grappling with the economic fallout of the pandemic. “This deal is a good starting point and an important step in the short-term, but more must be done as the pandemic continues to grip the nation…

Chairman Neal Statement on the COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Agreement

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Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral end-of-year legislation: “This agreement isn’t perfect, but it will offer struggling workers, families, and businesses desperately needed support. Americans are suffering, wondering how they’ll afford basics like food,…

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren get COVID vaccinations

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In separate tweets over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey all announced they have received the first of two COVID vaccinations. Each tweet was accompanied by a shot of the lawmaker getting vaccinated. All had similarly worded statements of support for the vaccine. Neal, like his Democratic colleagues from the Massachusetts delegation,…

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