Pittsfield, MA | Tony Dobrowolski, The Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — While impeachment is front and center of all things political in the nation's capital these days, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal,...
Rep. Neal highlights east west-rail among Dems’ transportation priorities
Feb 3, 2020
North Adams, MA | Dusty Christensen, Daily Hampshire GazetteNORTHAMPTON — As Democrats in the nation’s capital unveiled a $760 billion infrastructure plan last week, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal was front...
Neal: Impeachment process ‘the responsible thing to do’
Feb 2, 2020
Pittsfield, MA | Tony Dobrowolski, The Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — The House's decision to seek impeachment charges against President Donald Trump was "the responsible thing to do," U.S. Rep....
Sky’s the limit for Drury senior entering Air Force Academy
Feb 2, 2020
Washington, DC | The Berkshire EagleU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, joined family, friends and classmates of Drury High School senior Holly Boudreau on Friday to celebrate her appointment...
US Rep. Richard Neal on Brexit and future trade negotiations: ‘Many important questions remain’
Feb 2, 2020
Washington, DC | Jackson Cote, MassLiveCongressman Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he expects to work closely with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer...
TD Bank Agrees To Keep Branch Open In Springfield With Reduced Hours
Feb 2, 2020
Washington, DC | Alden Bourne, NEPRTD Bank has reversed itself and decided to keep a branch open in a Springfield, Massachusetts, neighborhood — at least part-time. Last October, TD Bank announced...
Chairman Neal Statement on Brexit
Feb 1, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on Brexit: “The United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union today and starts a...
TD Bank branch in Springfield’s Mason Square to remain open after outcry from customers, local officials
Feb 1, 2020
Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD — TD Bank has reversed a decision to close its State Street branch in Mason Square after an outcry from customers and local officials. The branch...
Congressman Neal weighs in on impeachment trial
Feb 1, 2020
Springfield, MA | Jordyn Jagolinzer, Andrew Masse, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Now to the latest in President Trump's impeachment trial. The Senate is voting tonight to reject...
Medicaid Rule Hurts Massachusetts Families, Neal Writes
Jan 31, 2020
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a comment letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar...
Drury Celebrates Classmate’s Appointment to Air Force Academy
Jan 31, 2020
North Adams, MA | Tammy Daniels, iBerkshiresNORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The entire Drury High School student body rose on Friday morning to give one of their own — Holly Boudreau — a standing ovation to...
House and Senate Social Security Leaders Slam Controversial Disability Proposal
Jan 30, 2020
Washington, DCTop Democrats overseeing Social Security policy in the House and Senate today objected to a Social Security Administration (SSA) proposal that would cause people with disabilities to...
Neal Statement on Signing of USMCA Implementing Legislation
Jan 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA)...
Chairs Neal, DeFazio, Pallone Release $760 Billion Framework to Make Transformative Infrastructure Across U.S.
Jan 29, 2020
Washington, DCToday, the Chairs of three U.S. House Committees released a framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment in infrastructure that would address some of the country’s most urgent...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Paving the Way for Funding and Financing Infrastructure Investments
Jan 29, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon, and welcome to our witnesses and audience members. Thank you everyone for being here today. Our nation’s infrastructure systems have...
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Democratic colleagues tout broadband, east-west passenger rail in $760 billion infrastructure plan
Jan 29, 2020
Washington, DC | Jim Kinney, MassLiveU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Wednesday touted the possibility that a new $760 billion infrastructure plan by Democrats could bring broadband internet to rural...
New platform at Union Station improves access
Jan 29, 2020
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, Reminder PublicationsSPRINGFIELD – If the people attending the press conference introducing the new rail platform at Union Station were expecting more news about...
Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Legislative Proposals for Paid Family and Medical Leave
Jan 28, 2020
Washington, DC(As prepared for delivery) Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing to discuss legislative proposals to provide paid family and medical leave for American workers. Next Tuesday will...
Neal Statement on the Passing of Former Health Subcommittee Chairman Fortney “Pete” Stark
Jan 26, 2020
Washington, DCWays and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Fortney “Pete” Stark, who served as Chairman of the Ways...
Neal Statment on the Passing of SDLP Deputy Leader Seamus Mallon
Jan 25, 2020
Washington, DC - Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the Friends of Ireland Caucus in the United States Congress, released the following statement today after Social Democrat and Labor...