The Republican endorses Rep. Richard E. Neal for Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District
MassLive
“Where was U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal on Saturday afternoon? He was in Washington, D.C., for the special House session convened by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to help save the U.S. Postal Service from dismantling by President Donald J. Trump and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. It’s right where Neal should have been, delivering an impassioned speech on the floor of the House in which he shared the damage being done to the lives of veterans and seniors, of businesses and municipalities, from Springfield to North Adams, from Easthampton to Great Barrington.”
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Letter: Congressman Neal consistently delivers
Daily Hampshire Gazette
“As readers of the Gazette’s local news reporting may know, I retired last year after serving as Cummington’s fire chief for nearly 40 years. It’s no secret rural volunteer firefighters have a tough job — but nevertheless, we are as capable and hardworking as any department in the state. Congressman Neal helps with that. He has worked tirelessly to bring funding to our communities through the Federal Fire Act Grant program, to make sure our firefighters are well-equipped and our towns are safer.”
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Letter: Richard Neal hears the voices of the district
MassLive
“I grew up in Berkshire County, and have lived in Pittsfield my whole life. I have also fostered a passion for politics since high school, and I have always been impressed with the way Congressman Neal has represented me, my family, and my community. Here in western Mass, there has always been a sentiment that our part of the state gets left behind while the eastern part of the state receives preferential treatment. Congressman Neal fights hard for my district to have its voice heard.”
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FEMA to fund more than $500,000 for Massachusetts fire departments
WWLP 22 News
“Congressman Richard E. Neal announced close to $547,000 in FEMA Assistance to fire departments across western and central Massachusetts. Neal’s office says the money will be used to support training, acquire critical equipment and emergency vehicles, and secure personal protective equipment in eight communities. “Firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line each day they go to work, and our communities are grateful for their dedication to keeping our families safe,” Neal said in a statement accounting for the funds.”
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Letter: There's a reason Olver was a fan of Neal
Berkshire Eagle
“When [former Congressman John Olver] retired and Richie became our congressman, John knew we were in good hands — and he was right. In seven-plus years as our congressman, Richie picked up where Olver left off and has consistently delivered for the Berkshires and beyond.”
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Letter: Reelect Neal for experience, influence
Daily Hampshire Gazette
“Neal has achieved a position of great power and influence in the Democratic leadership, and he is well positioned to help bring about positive change if the voters deliver our nation from Trump and his Republican enablers in the fall.”
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Chicopee’s $300,000 federal brownfield grant will include focus on Willimansett sites
MassLive
“Local officials on Wednesday announced plans to use a recent $300,000 federal grant to expand assessment of contaminated properties to include key brownfield sites in Willimansett. Mayor John Vieau and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, were among officials gathered to discuss the grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The details were presented at the central maintenance garage on Meadows Street, and in a news release from Neal’s office.”
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Congressman Neal visits small businesses in Easthampton ahead of debate
WWLP 22 News
“Congressman Richard Neal was in Easthampton Monday, one week before facing challenger Mayor Alex Morse in a debate. Well, the purpose of Neal’s visit was to hear from small businesses. He’s also looking ahead to next week’s debate against Morse. Neal visited Rock Valley Tool and Precision to find out how recent federal legislation has helped local businesses. Easthampton business owners expressed their gratitude for the PPE loans and CARES ACT so that they can stay afloat. Congressman Neal addressed President Trump’s executive orders and the need for more federal funding to those struggling economically.”
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Letter: Richard Neal is a seasoned, proven leader
MassLive
“Congressman Neal’s Committee handles most, if not all financial decisions that come before the legislature and have a direct impact on all financial matters concerning the 50 states. An extremely large responsibility.”
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Congressional Corner With Richard Neal
WAMC
“Voters are about to decide in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ first House district. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Representative Richard Neal speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock. This interview was recorded August 6.”
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I Publius: US Rep. Richie Neal deserves re-election
Berkshire Edge
“If there was ever a time to keep Richie Neal where he is, this is it. Richie recently met with a group of grateful entrepreneurs in Holyoke, Morse’s hometown. Under the Paycheck Protection Program, there were 10,460 loans made, totaling an incredible $1,177,312,235 in the 1st District! Morse is quoted as questioning the program, calling it a Band-Aid for a potentially fatal wound. Are you kidding? Tell that to all those people who literally would not have been able to put food on the table without that help.”
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Letter: “Richard Neal is a champion of student issues”
MassLive
“As a high school student, there are two things often on my mind that may surprise you - the environment and gun violence. The threats of climate change and deadly weapons are very real - forcing students to live in fear for their present and future. A chip bag pops in the cafeteria and we move to hide under tables; we see the plastic in our oceans and know that we will suffer because of it. Our government seems to value material things over the lives of people, whether it be refusing common-sense gun legislation to appease lobbying groups or ignoring climate change to get rich from the oil industry. But not Richard Neal. He takes direct action to preserve my future, with legislation like the GREEN Act supporting renewable energy and trade deals with Canada and Mexico that are tougher on environmental policies.”
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$1.89M federal grant to aid Holyoke Community College in fight against opioid addiction
MassLive
“A hundred community health workers will get year-long training at Holyoke Community College in the fight against opioid misuse and addiction due to a $1.89 million federal grant announced Friday... U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, joined Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal for the announcement Friday… "Everybody knows someone, a friend, a family member, dealing with the addiction," Neal said.”
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Letter: “Why I am Voting for Congressman Richard Neal”
MassLive
“We need leaders who have the ability to work to make positive growth possible for all of us here in Western Massachusetts. Richard Neal is such a leader. In the years he has served in Congress, his goal was not to make a name for himself; rather his goal has always been to serve the people he represents and to fight for what is best for all Americans.”
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‘The Black vote matters’: Springfield honors John Lewis at 55th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
MassLive
“U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and longtime Lewis friend, called the Voting Rights Act — along with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965 — as some of the greatest legislative achievements in the nation’s history.”
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John Hume, Nobel laureate and architect of Irish peace plan, dead at 83
MassLive
“U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, chairman of the Friends of Ireland Caucus in the United States Congress, worked closely with Hume for more than three decades. “It is with profound sadness that I learned John Hume passed away in his hometown of Derry today at the age of 83,” Neal said in a statement. “John was a close friend and colleague of mine for more than 30 years… The lasting peace that the people of Ireland now enjoy is due largely to his remarkable work. John Hume dedicated his like to bringing an end to one of the longest and most contentious conflicts in history, and it was fitting that he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary efforts.””
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Congressman Neal celebrates the success of the Paycheck Protection Program
Western Mass News
“Congressman Richard Neal and local business leaders came together today to celebrate the success of the Paycheck Protection Program. More than 10,000 loans were given out to small businesses across western and central Massachusetts, which comes to be more than $1 billion. The data shows that businesses of all types benefited from the program, and the congressman highlighted how important this program was for the survival of small businesses.”
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Holyoke press conference highlights PPP loans
MassLive
“The CARES Act pumped almost $1.2 billion into the economy of Western Massachusetts, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said Saturday. Neal, as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was one of the prime authors of the legislation that sent 10,460 loans to Western Mass. businesses. According to the federal Small Business Administration, $1,177,312,235 in loans of less than $150,000 each were made to area small businesses.”
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Richie Neal endorsed by Mass Retirees
The Retired State, County And Municipal Employees Association Of Massachusetts (Mass Retirees) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his longstanding record of effective leadership and delivering for the First Congressional District. The Mass Retirees also heralded Richie Neal's work protecting Social Security and advocacy in seeking to correct the injustice of the Social Security WEP law.
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John Lewis' best friends in Congress attend his funeral
Roll Call
“Among those who attended were at least 10 members of the Democratic leadership team. Pelosi noted that House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer and Majority Whip James E. Clyburn — the top three Democrats — served with Lewis for more than 30 years… The Congressional Black Caucus was well represented, accounting for roughly half of the members in attendance. Lewis was a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, so it was not surprising to see Chairman Richard E. Neal and ranking member Kevin Brady, as well as a handful of other tax writers, in attendance.”
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