Rep. Richard NealVerified account

@RepRichardNeal

Serving the First Congressional District of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives, with 87 cities and towns in western & central MA

Joined December 2011

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  1. I am proud to stand on the right side of history when it comes to protecting and advancing the rights of the community. Honored to receive a 100 on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality.

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  2. Thanks to for their continued attention to the importance of east/west including service that goes all the way to . This is another step in the right direction.

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  3. I urge President Trump to work closely with the Turkish government to conduct a full investigation into his reported killing. Saudi Arabia needs to be transparent and immediately answer the global community’s questions about Khashoggi’s disappearance.

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  4. The disappearance of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi in Istanbul this week should be of great concern to everyone who believes in the freedom of the press and the First Amendment. Silencing and demonizing reporters is contrary to our fundamental values as Americans.

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  5. Thank you to for awarding me with the “2018 Champion for Healthy Seniors Award.” Our seniors deserve the best care and I am committed to ensuring they receive it.

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  6. Good news for – next year’s will be 2.8%. But with the rising costs seniors face – we need to strengthen Social Security. That’s why I’m fighting to .

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  7. Congratulations to on receiving $2.4 million from the to rehabilitate and convert its 110-year-old fixed-route bus maintenance garage to a facility for paratransit operations and maintenance hub.

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  8. I am thrilled to see this transformation happen as we continue to work on the revitalization of downtown Springfield, making sure every block from the North End’s Union Station to the South End’s MGM Casino is thriving.

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  9. Thanks to & for joining me for my annual Washington Symposium last week. A great opportunity to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers and journalists about currents events in Washington.

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    As part of a larger package, the House just passed ’s bill requiring Medicare to cover Opioid Treatment Programs, giving Medicare beneficiaries increased access to a range of medication and behavioral treatment options, leading to more hope for long-term recovery.

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    Ranking Member : "In less than a year, House Republicans have handed out trillions of tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations. Now, middle-class families are on the hook for higher health care costs, and Medicare & Social Security are on the chopping block."

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    Ranking Member : House Republicans’ “second round of tax cuts for the wealthy will further compromise the future of Medicare and Social Security, depriving seniors of the benefits they’ve earned.”

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  14. Today & I voiced our support for HR 6 - a bipartisan package that includes a provision we negotiated allowing beneficiaries to receive treatment. This epidemic is a growing problem in this specific population

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    Ranking Members from Ways & Means, , and voice support for the newly-released legislative package that aims to combat the opioid crisis. ⬇️

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  16. . was awarded $1.15 million in two grants from the to develop & support curricula for internet technology and advanced photonics. I have worked hard throughout my career to protect these funding sources because I see how they are used right here in our community.

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  17. Whether it be wildfires in California, flooding in Texas, or a tornado in Massachusetts - the American principle says that we all come together to the aid of our fellow Americans. Let us not forget that.

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  18. I have visited the island of , I have heard concerns from individuals who are now in MA awaiting the ability to return home, & I have continuously called on the Trump Administration to get these Americans the help they so desperately need.

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  19. It has been 1 year since ravaged destruction through & . I have not forgotten about the victims and the recovery efforts that are still needed.

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  20. This afternoon we raised the flag in Springfield's Memorial Square as we begin anticipate the this weekend & acknowledge the one year anniversary of .

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