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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.

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Feb 14, 2024

I remind everyone every single Republican in Congress voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and against funding for the IRS to do its job.

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Feb 14, 2024

Again, before the Inflation Reduction Act, we didn't have the resources to put in the work to close these gaps.

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Feb 5, 2024

Our historic Inflation Reduction Act is starting to take hold, saving the American people money and delivering more breathing room.

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Feb 5, 2024

More Americans have health insurance today than ever before: 21 million people signed up during the latest open enrollment.

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Feb 5, 2024

We are talking about delivering savings of up to 25 percent, and yet our Republican colleagues are still making efforts to block the law.

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Jan 31, 2024

This is not the bill I would have written, but this is sensible policy. There is no denying the fact that, despite what the two previous speakers have said, 16 million children will benefit immediately from the expansion of the child tax…

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Jan 31, 2024

I am not opposed to the legislation, no. I am not claiming time in opposition. That is the point. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Smith), and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy) each will…

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Jan 31, 2024

We have heard the arguments here. This is what is possible. Despite what some have said here, this does expand the child tax credit. It is clear. No legislation that comes to this floor is perfect. We tried very hard, and we succeeded on…

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Nov 14, 2023

Let there be no doubt that I, along with our colleagues on the Democratic side, are here today to condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms.

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Nov 14, 2023

Our first priority must always be safety. Universities also have a responsibility to cultivate safe and supportive learning environments.

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Nov 14, 2023

Freedom to talk about ideas is not the freedom to threaten people based on their identity.

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Nov 14, 2023

Over a month ago, Hamas unleashed evil, slaughtering 1,200 people and kidnaping hundreds, including Americans.

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