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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.
My friend Mr. Brady spoke eloquently, as always, about the notion of fundamental tax reform. I mean, a reasonable mind in this Chamber might ask: When? The chairman is not even here this morning. He sends out as the starting pitcher his…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 272, nays 152, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 159]…
I thank Congressman Kevin Brady for his work to provide much-needed permanent relief to families across the country.
A power to dispose of the states forever is manifestly absurd; the earth and the fullness of it belongs to every generation.
I would remind my colleagues, as we proceed to the suggestion that we should repeal the estate tax in its entirety, we serve in the House of Representatives, not the House of Lords.
The argument that most of us hold today is that we should not remove the estate tax for the wealthiest Americans.
Remember, the estate tax is not a tax on Conrad Hilton. The estate tax is a tax on Paris Hilton.
I thank Mr. Levin for yielding to me. I want to speak specifically to what the previous gentleman has just stated. I had not intended to speak because I am going to offer the motion to recommit on our side, but the gentleman appeared in…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of the…
I am opposed to the bill in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Neal moves to recommit the bill H.R. 636 to the Committee on Ways and Means with…
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