Washington, DC By Andy McKeever Thursday, October 31, 2013 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Five mayors, two congressmen and too many local and state politicians to count have worked on the improvement project...
Springfield police to use $1 million Justice Department grant to combat crime in South End
Oct 29, 2013
Washington, DC SPRINGFIELD – A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will be used by local law enforcement agencies to coordinate and concentrate anti-crime efforts in the Hollywood...
Rep. Richard Neal on end of government shutdown: Republicans would have gotten the same deal 17 days ago
Oct 18, 2013
Washington, DCBy Robert Rizzuto, The Republican Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., has served in Washington for nearly 25 years and seen his share of politicking. But in regard to the 16-day government...
Congressman Neal Speaks Before the House Vote to Fund the Government and Lift the Debt Ceiling
Oct 16, 2013
Washington, DC Congressman Richard E. Neal speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives during the evening of October 16, 2013
Congressman Neal Meets with President Obama about the Government Shutdown
Oct 10, 2013
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — Congressman Richard E. Neal was among the members of the House Democratic Caucus who had a private meeting with President Barack Obama on Wednesday to discuss the...
Statement of Congressman Richard E. Neal on the Federal Government Shutdown and the Affordable Care Act
Oct 2, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the federal government shutdown and the Affordable Care Act: "I am very disappointed that Tea Party intransigence...
Rep. Neal: Congress Needs to Vote on a Clean Spending Bill
Oct 2, 2013
Washington, DC (WGGB) — Several units of the federal government have been shut down, over 800,000 employees have been furloughed, and the political wrangling continues in Washington...
Congressman Richie Neal, Sens. Elizabeth Warren & Ed Markey laud $3.8 million grant for Springfield Public Schools
Sep 27, 2013
Washington, DCBy Robert Rizzuto, The Republican The Springfield school district is getting a cash infusion for its magnet school program, thanks to a new Department of Education grant announced on...
City of Springfield and Eastman Dedicate Congressman Richard E. Neal Indian Orchard Community Park
Sep 23, 2013
Washington, DCCommunity celebrates reopening of one of Indian Orchard’s oldest parks SPRINGFIELD, Mass., September 23, 2013 – The City of Springfield, Massachusetts and Eastman Chemical Company...
New Partnership To Help Homeless Veterans
Sep 17, 2013
Washington, DCA Massachusetts-based veterans outreach organization and a Springfield anti-poverty agency have been awarded a federal grant for a partnership to help homeless veterans in western...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal seeks congressional approval on Syria
Sep 5, 2013
Washington, DCU.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., is the latest member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to offer praise and support for President Barack Obama's decision to seek...
Neal Helps House General Aviation Caucus Reach Milestone
Jul 29, 2013
Washington, DCNeal Helps House General Aviation Caucus Reach Milestone On Thursday the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) along with other major aviation organizations, announced that the...
Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield ready to begin construction on concrete runway
Jul 23, 2013
WestfieldWESTFIELD – The reconstruction of a $13.5 million runway at Barnes Regional Airport, which will be made of concrete to better accommodate the military F-15 fighter jets, will begin Aug. 5...
Congressman Richard E. Neal Recieves Friend of the National Parks Award
Jul 17, 2013
Washington, DCCONGRESSMAN RICHARD E. NEAL RECEIVES FRIEND OF THE NATIONAL PARKS AWARD Voting Record on Park Issue Earns Prestigious Honor Congressman Richard E. Neal was honored today with...
Lawmakers prepare letter to FCC asking for Ch. 5 exemption
Jul 17, 2013
Washington, DCAccording to state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, D-Lenox, a "delegation letter" to be signed by Massachusetts U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, who is being sworn...
Congressman Richard E. Neal Announces $288,089 in Federal Grants for Community Health Centers in Western Massachusetts
Jul 16, 2013
Washington, DCCONGRESSMAN RICHARD E. NEAL ANNOUNCES $288,089 IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS Springfield, Holyoke and Great Barrington to benefit ...
Springfield, Holyoke, Great Barrington health centers win grants
Jul 16, 2013
Washington, DCCongessman Richard E. Neal (D-Springfield) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $288,089 in outreach and enrollment grants to four...
Holyoke Soldiers’ Home applauds federal grant for facility upgrades
Jul 13, 2013
Holyoke, MAHOLYOKE - Veterans and officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday lauded a $305,000 federal grant to the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, allowing a new, more sophisticated fire...
Congressman Richard Neal and Superintendent Paul Barabani Announce $305,000 Federal Grant for Improved Fire System at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home
Jul 12, 2013
Washington, DCCongressman Richard Neal and Superintendent Paul Barabani Announce $305,000 Federal Grant for Improved Fire System at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home (HOLYOKE) - Congressman Richard E. Neal...
As clout fades, state delegation gets unity push Rep. Neal, the next dean, stresses common interests
Jul 6, 2013
Washington, DCThe clout of Massachusetts lawmakers may be near its lowest ebb. The state’s two senators have less combined seniority than any pair in the country. The House delegation, possibly the...