Kirk on key homeland security, armed services panels Sep 30, 2009
Most statements echoed that of Representative Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat who called Kennedy one of the Senate s strongest voices for fairness, equality, and justice. Bryan Bender of the Globe staff contributed to this report. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Bay State still has clout Sep 16, 2009
Richard Neal, D-Springfield, hold senior positions on the committees where the nuts-and-bolts work of the House gets done. McGovern is the second most senior Democrat on the Rules Committee, where his mentor, the late Rep. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Tisei: Iran divestment proposal makes sense Sep 5, 2009
In February of 2008, six Massachusetts congressmen Edward Markey, Barney Frank, Richard Neal, John Olver, James McGovern and Stephen Lynch sent a letter to the Legislature and State Treasurer Tim Cahill urging passage of an Iran divestment bill to help prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. One month later, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni visited the State House and delivered a passionate speech in which she called for increased sanctions against Iran for ignoring international law... (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Editorial: Invite public to health-care debate Sep 4, 2009
Richard Neal, D-2nd, hosted a boisterous discussion at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Rep. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Businesses uneasy without Kennedy Sep 1, 2009
Representative Barney Frank of Newton is the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, while Representatives John Olver of Amherst and Richard Neal of Springfield are respectively subcommittee chairmen of powerful panels: Appropriations, which crafts spending bills, and the House Ways and Means Committee, which writes tax legislation. Representative Michael Capuano of Somerville is close to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, having led her transition team when Democrats regained control of the... (Boston Globe)
January Special Election Likely in Massachusetts Aug 27, 2009
Richard Neal (D) reported having $2. 53 million in his campaign bank account at the end of June. (Roll Call)
The Kennedy Succession: Preparing for a Scramble Aug 27, 2009
Congressmen Richard Neal, James McGovern and William Delahunt aren't expected to run but hey, they've got nothing to lose if they do. "It'll be a battle-and-a-half," says Phil Johnston, a former Dukakis aide and former head of the state party. (Time.com)
We need a plan to keep people from leaving the state Aug 18, 2009
These are our representatives who are particularly well positioned with their committee assignments, as Representative Richard Neal stated with a curiously disconnected implication. If they re so well positioned why are they not at least expressing the efforts they are making to turn things around. (Boston Globe)
Marlborough company 'fueling' the future Aug 8, 2009
Richard Neal, D-2nd, "is nothing short of success.". The group yesterday also included Jack Wilson, UMass president, and Martin Meehan, chancellor of UMass-Lowell and a member of the Qteros board of directors. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Reform pits city hospitals vs. rural Jul 19, 2009
I don t want to squeeze the toothpaste with the cap still on, said Representative Richard Neal, Democrat of Springfield and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, who is leading the fight to protect payments to teaching hospitals. Rural hospitals argue that they serve higher percentages of elderly and low-income patient populations, and therefore rely more heavily on government reimbursements, said Alan Morgan, chief executive of the National Rural Health Association. (Boston Globe)
Region's team has an enviable record playing in D.C. Jun 30, 2009
There were ballpark-related fund-raising events for Representatives Michael Capuano, Richard Neal, Stephen Lynch, and many others, including both Rhode Island congressmen, according to news reports. Rasky Baerlein, the Boston PR firm with close ties to Vice President Joe Biden, had a big New England party at Nationals Park. (Boston Globe)
Federal funding on rise for region Mar 23, 2009
"The minute NIH funding went up, I said, 'Hallelujah,' " said Representative Richard Neal, Democrat of Springfield, noting Massachusetts's leadership role in medicine. Representative Edward Markey, Democrat of Malden, and Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of Rhode Island, fought for $8 billion in funds to help weatherize homes, saving energy. (Boston Globe)
National service bill draws strong bipartisan support Mar 11, 2009
In the House, Massachusetts Democrats John Olver and John Tierney were among nine representatives who tied for the most liberal, while Barney Frank and Richard Neal tied for 13th most liberal of the 435 representatives. In the Senate, John F. Kerry ranked the 29th most liberal, while Edward M. Kennedy did not have enough votes last year - while he was being treated for brain cancer - to be ranked. (Boston Globe)
UK's Brown seeks US help to aid world economy Mar 5, 2009
Notably, Brown made no mention of violence in Northern Ireland in his address - an omission Representative Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat long involved in the Irish peace process, called a "staggering" commentary on the progress that has been made. Neal joined several other Irish-American lawmakers in escorting Brown down the aisle of the House floor, a courtesy that would have been unthinkable during the darkest days of the conflict. (Boston Globe)
What the $789 billion stimuluswould do for consumers Feb 13, 2009
Thanks to a provision pushed by Senator John F. Kerry and Representative Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat, about 1 million retired state and local workers who don't collect Social Security would also get the $250 checks. In some states, including Massachusetts, government employees pay into a state and local retirement systems instead of Social Security. (Boston Globe)
