Rep. Richard Neal

Democrat  •  2nd District, Massachusetts  •  12th Term  •  Sworn In 1989
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06/02/12
State Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera angered over lack of Hispanic speakers at Massachusetts Democratic Convention

Bill Shein, an Alford-based political activist running against U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, and Andrea Nuciforo Jr. to represent the newly drawn 1st Congressional District, boycotted the convention after taking issue with several ...

Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican
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06/02/12
Westfield State still awaits funding for Southbridge program

“Congressman Richard Neal remains committed to establishing a Westfield State University presence in the town of Southbridge. He is also determined to see the Southbridge Business Center being utilized to its full capacity,” said William ...

Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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06/02/12
Westfield State still awaits funding

...State can offer courses in Southbridge, said Molly Watson, a spokesman for the school. Working with the office of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, the college has been seeking a federal earmark of $600,000 as seed funding for the project, with

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06/02/12
Massachusetts Democratic Convention kicks off in Springfield

...Congressional delegation took the stage to pay tribute to retiring Representatives Barney Frank and John Olver. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said that the due will be missed but their accomplishments will live on through their legacy. "Barney

Source: MassLive.com
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06/02/12
Democratic convention to decide on nominee for U.S. Senate at gathering in Springfield

...on Wednesday after previously saying he would stay out of the Democratic contest. And Warren was welcomed by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as she arrived in Springfield by train Friday. Hampshire County delegates were overwhelmingly behind Warr

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06/01/12
Springfield ceremony marks tornado anniversary

Congressman Richard Neal, Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Mayor Domenic Sarno and other state and local officials attended the ceremony as they continue working for millions of dollars that will be reimbursed by the federal government.

Source: CBS 3 Springfield
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06/01/12
The Democratic State Convention in Springfield is Underway

Friday night Congressman Richard Neal hosted a welcome party at Theodore’s on Worthington Street to welcome delegates and candidates. The delegates will be endorsing a candidate for US Senate, which will likely be Elizabeth Warren. She says ...

Source: abc40
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06/01/12
Portman may be too liked by Dems to be Republican VP

“He is very likable, a gentleman, but he is far more conservative than the demeanor would indicate,” Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) told The Hill. “He’s not acerbic, that’s for sure. But he’s very conservative.” But Republican Rep. Kevin Brady .

Source: Thehill.com
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06/01/12
Elizabeth Warren to make grand entrance in Springfield ahead of Massachusetts Democratic Convention

...will arrive at the downtown Springfield train station around 2 p.m. and make her way to Stearns Square, where U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, is expected to welcome her to the city in a speech. Later in the day, as thousands of Democratic delegat

Source: MassLive.com
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05/31/12
Ceremony held to honor firefighter Ted O’Brien

For his public service and long commitment to the Milford Democratic Committee, he received a citation from the House of Representatives and a heartfelt letter from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-2nd. “I really don’t know what to say other than thank you ..

Source: Milford Daily News
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05/31/12
Republicans Attempt to Repeal Taxes for U.S. Health Law

“In full public view this issue was vetted,” Representative Richard Neal, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said. “It was transparent and the industry by and large bought in as long as the tax was applied to foreign competition, that was the bottom line

Source: Bloomberg
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05/31/12
Congressional candidate Bill Shein to boycott Massachusetts Democratic Convention, claiming 'consistent breaches of party neutrality'

...for one of his opponents ahead of the state primary. Shein, who is the underdog in the race against longtime Rep. Richard Neal and Berkshire Register of Deeds Andrea Nuciforo Jr., wrote a letter to the state party on Thursday citing the criticisms which

Source: MassLive.com
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05/30/12
State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier runs unopposed in 3rd Berkshire District

Miller said he's looking forward to working with Democratic congressional- hopeful Bill Shein's run against U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Middle Berkshire Register of Deeds Andrea Nuciforo. Miller said he plans to be more active as a member of the ...

Source: Berkshire Eagle
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05/29/12
U.S. Rep. Neal Tours Two Lee Companies

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Ray Murray Inc. with owner Ray Murray on Tuesday. LEE, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal continued what he calls a "listening tour" of the county's businesses on Tuesday with stops at U.S. Armor and Ray Murray Inc. LLP.

Source: iBerkshires.com
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05/27/12
Gerry Adams says dissident republican talks offer is genuine

In January 2009, Adams attended the United States presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama as a guest of US Congressman Richard Neal. On 6 May 2010, Adams was re-elected as MP for West Belfast garnering 71.1% of the vote. In 2011 the Chancellor ...

Source: Worldnews.com
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05/25/12
Fire chiefs back U.S. Rep. Neal

An organization representing 129 fire chiefs in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties is throwing its weight behind U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the hotly contested 1st Massachusetts District Democratic Primary. It is only the second ...

Source: North Adams Transcript
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05/25/12
Fire chiefs back U.S. Rep. Neal

...129 fire chiefs in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties is throwing its weight behind U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the hotly contested 1st Massachusetts District Democratic Primary. It is only the second political endorsement the Western Mas

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05/24/12
How Both Obama and Romney Threaten Your Retirement

And in February of this year, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., once again filed legislation proposing that employers who have more than 10 people on the payroll and have been in business for at least two years offer their workers a retirement savings ...

Source: Smart Money
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05/24/12
Why Obama, Romney threaten your retirement

And in February of this year, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., once again filed legislation proposing that employers who have more than 10 people on the payroll and have been in business for at least two years offer their workers a retirement savings ...

Source: Marketwatch
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05/24/12
Why Obama, Romney threaten your retirement

And in February of this year, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., once again filed legislation proposing that employers who have more than 10 people on the payroll and have been in business for at least two years offer their workers a retirement savings ...

Source: Marketwatch
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05/24/12
Report: Robust review of children's disability aid is needed

including Senator Scott Brown and Representative Richard Neal of Massachusetts, following a Globe series in 2010 called “ The Other Welfare .'' The newspaper documented how, over the past decade, behavioral, learning, and mental disorders had ...

Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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05/24/12
Children’s disability program lags on reviews, report says

including Senator Scott Brown and Representative Richard Neal of Massachusetts, following a Globe series in 2010 called “ The Other Welfare.’’ The newspaper documented how, over the past decade, behavioral, learning, and mental disorders ...

Source: The Boston Globe
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05/24/12
Convention speakers detailed

...with that race in mind. Also scheduled to speak are House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, party vice-chairs Ray Jordan and Deb Kozikowski and Massachusetts AFL-CIO President

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05/23/12
How Both Obama and Romney Threaten Your Retirement

And in February of this year, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., once again filed legislation proposing that employers who have more than 10 people on the payroll and have been in business for at least two years offer their workers a retirement savings ...

Source: Smart Money
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05/23/12
Children’s disability program lags on reviews, report says

including Senator Scott Brown and Representative Richard Neal of Massachusetts, following a Globe series in 2010 called “ The Other Welfare.’’ The newspaper documented how, over the past decade, behavioral, learning, and mental disorders ...

Source: Boston Globe
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05/23/12
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal anticipates endorsement of Western Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association in 1st Congressional District race

SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, expects to receive the nod of support from the Western Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association Thursday in his bid to represent the newly drawn 1st Congressional District in the Bay State ...

Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican
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05/23/12
Warren, Brown, Romney shape up as focuses Dem convention in Springfield

Also scheduled to speak are House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, party vice-chairs Ray Jordan and Deb Kozikowski and Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman ...

Source: Boston Herald
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05/23/12
Convention speakers announced

Also scheduled to speak are House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, party vice-chairs Ray Jordan and Deb Kozikowski and Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman ...

Source: Lowell Sun
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05/23/12
The party in Neal's office

...which the state Dem o cratic Party should have considered before deciding to operate out of U.S. Rep resentative Richard Neal’s Berkshire campaign headquarters in Pittsfield this election year. Party officials deny that this arrangement constitutes an

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05/23/12
Warren, Brown, Romney shape up as focuses Dem convention in Springfield

...with that race in mind. Also scheduled to speak are House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, party vice-chairs Ray Jordan and Deb Kozikowski and Massachusetts AFL-CIO President

Source: Boston Herald
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