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Springfield Announces $2 Million To Help People Pay Housing Costs Amid Pandemic

Jun 12, 2020

Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCWith concern Massachusetts could be heading for a housing crisis, the city of Springfield has announced an assistance program.  The city of Springfield is...

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Neal, Pallone React to New CMS Guidance Prohibiting Seizure of Nursing Home Residents’ Economic Impact Payments

Jun 11, 2020

Washington, DC | The clarified information follows a letter to Administrator Verma raising concerns about the practiceToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House...

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Neal, Lewis Urge IRS to Consider Relief for Taxpayers Receiving Outdated Balance Due Notices

Jun 11, 2020

Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) expressed their concern over the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS)...

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Announce Over $71 Million Awarded in CARES Act Funding for emergency shelter and support for individuals experiencing homelessness

Jun 11, 2020

Washington, DC  United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch...

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Congressman Neal and Mayor Sarno Announce Local Partnership with Way Finders for $2 Million Mortgage, Rent and Utility Assistance

Jun 11, 2020

Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and President and CEO of Way Finders Peter A. Gagliardi for an...

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Way Finders make $2M in federal funds available for rent, mortgages in coronavirus pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveWay Finders, the Springfield based housing agency, received $2 million in federal money that will help 800 to 1,000 Springfield families who’ve lost income in...

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal to announce partnership with Way Finders, $2 million assistance grant

Jun 11, 2020

Springfield, MA | Ariana Tourangeau, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal are announcing a partnership with Way Finders for $2 million...

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Lawmakers move to stop nursing homes from taking residents’ stimulus checks

Jun 10, 2020

Washington, DC | The Associated PressSome nursing homes have demanded that low-income residents turn over their $1,200 economic stimulus checks — a cash grab lawmakers want to halt. Senators Chuck...

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Hundreds gather to pray for nation at Springfield City Hall

Jun 10, 2020

Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – A man playing the shofar – the sacred Jewish ram’s horn trumpet – stood at the top of the steps of City Hall, released a...

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Neal, Pallone Call on CMS to Stop Nursing Facilities from Seizing Residents’ Economic Impact Payments

Jun 8, 2020

Washington, DC | Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been hotspots for COVID-19 and represent nearly one in three related deathsFollowing reports that some nursing homes and...

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Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS’s Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Jun 8, 2020

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) followed up with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after concerning information was...

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Congressman Neal Co-Sponsors the Justice in Policing Act

Jun 7, 2020

Springfield, MASpringfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal co-sponsored H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act, Democrats’ bold, transformative legislation to reimagine the culture of...

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Neal Underscores the Need to Build on Existing COVID-19 Response Policies for Economic Resurgence

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement emphasizing the importance of passing additional legislation...

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3000 Gallons of Milk to be Donated to Massachusetts Families in Need

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – More than 3000 gallons of milk will be donated to Springfield residents in need on Friday June 5 as part of the Oasis Food Pantry weekly food donation event. The...

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Chairman Neal Statement on the May 2020 Jobs Report

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2020 jobs...

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Oasis Food Pantry receives help from Congressman Richard Neal

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Oasis Food Pantry was ready with volunteers to help fill each of the cars in the long procession needing a supply of food, which...

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Officials: Economy gains 2.5 million jobs in May

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MA | Lindsey Kane, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Some good news for the country’s economy today...the U.S. unemployment rate fell to just over 13 percent in May which...

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Oasis Food Pantry receives milk to held feed 3,000 families

Jun 5, 2020

Springfield, MA | Elizabeth Román, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — Families picking up weekly food boxes from Oasis Food Pantry in Springfield received gallons of milk along with their fresh produce and meat...

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Basketball Hall of Fame launches commemorative coin collection

Jun 4, 2020

Springfield, MA | Hector Molina, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Basketball Hall of Fame launched their first commemorative coin series Thursday morning. The Hall of Fame partnered with the U.S....

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Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro’s Brazil

Jun 3, 2020

Washington, DCToday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Committee Democrats expressed their opposition to the Trump Administration’s intent to pursue an expanded...

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