Richard Neal

Rep. Neal on GOP, guns and the AMT

WAMC News — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:21:15 +0000

WAMC caught up with Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, a Democrat. He addressed various topics, including federal gun control reforms. Neal says he supports President Obama’s call for a range of gun control measures, but says his fellow Democrats shouldn’t take an all-or-nothing stance when bargaining with Republicans.

Massachusetts House Delegation Backs "Fiscal Cliff" Deal

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:32:50 +0000

The all Democratic Massachusetts House delegation voted for the compromise to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. By the very nature of compromise there were good things and bad things in the bill in the view of Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal. He called a yes vote " the responsible position".

Women's College Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:30:00 +0000

A women’s college in Massachusetts has received a substantial financial boost from the federal government. It will mean an overhaul of the curriculum and new services to help ensure student’s graduate. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Neal Defeats Opponents in MA Democratic Primary

Lucas Willard — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:42:21 +0000

The results of the Massachusetts Democratic primaries are in, and incumbent Congressman Richie Neal has won the seat 1^st Congressional District seat held by retiring Congressman John Olver. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

Neal Wins Nomination for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District

Lucas Willard — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:52 +0000

Springfield Congressman Richie Neal the three-way race for the democratic nomination for Massachusetts 1^st Congressional District against former state senator Andrea Nuciforo, Jr. of Pittsfield, and Alford writer & activist Bill Shein in yesterday’s Democratic Primary. WAMC’s Lucas Willard has more…

With all 277 precincts in the newly drawn 1^st Congressional District reporting, Neal won handily with roughly 65% of the vote.

Congressman Seeks To Reauthorize Stimulus Act Program

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Democrats on the US House Ways and Means Committee, led by a Massachusetts Congressman are looking to revive a program from the Economic Recovery Act. Proponents say it will help fund local public works projects that create jobs. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports