We know we can't simply throw more money at the problem, that there has to be a whole culture change at IHS that has to happen.
Rich Neal
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Richard Edmund Neal is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Neal has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for Social Security and has expressed concerns about privatization efforts by Republicans. Neal has also been vocal about the impacts of trade policies on American families, particularly criticizing the effects of the Trump administration's trade war.
The Massachusetts delegation lunched today with Michael Botticelli and the Sheriffs' Association of Massachusetts to talk about the opiate crisis.
The Federal Government has a responsibility to our tribes to provide for their healthcare because of treaty obligations.
Applause to the President for suggesting $1 billion in new expenditure to address this issue.
I think this is something that affects every member in this institution, in all states.
I think we need emergency supplemental funding now, along the lines of Senator Shaheen and Congress Courtney have called for.
Our failure to act on comprehensive immigration reform means that we are effectively walking away from economic growth that could also help improve the long-term financial standing of our Social Security trust fund.
We are committed to moving forward with a positive pro-growth agenda for America.
I don't think there is a way forward that doesn't involve some compromise on this point.
Time and time again, the President has refused to support bipartisan, commonsense policies that can improve the lives of millions of people across the country.
Mr. President, why don't we stick to the position that we are currently on and offer modest tax cuts to middle-income Americans and continue to pay down the debt?





