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Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Biden posthumously awarded Butch Lewis with a Presidential Citizens Medal: 

“Today, President Biden rightfully recognized changemakers, Rita and Butch Lewis, for their exemplary service and advocacy to their fellow pensioners and the nation. The high honor of the Presidential Citizens Medal is reserved for those who have fought the odds against some of life’s most persistent problems for the good of their neighbors and community. The middle class built America, and our unions built the middle class, and folks like Rita and Butch made sure that wasn’t forgotten. I’ll never forget the first time they both stepped into my office, and put a face to a crisis known by too many of our workers. They were tenacious partners in getting the legislative solution, aptly named after Butch, into law, and now, 1.2 million pensioners sleep easier knowing their life’s work has been protected. 

“Rita and Butch, we are a grateful nation for your service.”

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