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Rep. Richard Neal

@neal.house.gov

Serving the 1st District of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives, with 83 cities & towns in western & central MA. Ranking Member of @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social. https://neal.house.gov/

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U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February The payrolls number was worse than the gain of 50,000 jobs economists expected and a sign that the job market continues to struggle in nearly every sector.

More from @wsj.com here:

06.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Workers and families across Massachusetts and the country were promised lower prices on Day 1.

Over 400 days later, prices are up and the job market is shrinking.

Democrats refuse to join Republicans in settling for this failure. The American people deserve better.

06.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Neal Statement on February 2026 Jobs Report SPRINGFIELD, MAβ€” Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the February 2026 jobs report:

Democrats will fight for an economy that moves forwards, not backwards. My full statement here:

06.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February The payrolls number was worse than the gain of 50,000 jobs economists expected and a sign that the job market continues to struggle in nearly every sector.

Republicans have ignored the red flags of Trump’s limping economy for months.

Now, the American people are paying the price of a shrinking job market spurred by Trump’s illegal tariff scheme.

06.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight, I voted to pass the War Powers Resolution and force the President to make his case in plain view of the American people.

Unfortunately, congressional Republicans continued to demonstrate their subservience to the President, rubber-stamping a war the American people do not want.

05.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin Earlier, sources said Trump called Republicans asking if he should fire her.

This is long overdue.

However, this doesn't change the fact that DHS needs serious reforms, & impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens need to be conducted.

We must defend the rule of law & the basic civil liberties that define our democracy.

abcnews.com/Politics/tru...

05.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My statement on the Trump Administration's strikes on Iran: neal.house.gov/2026/02/28/n...

28.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

After cutting Medicaid and Medicare and refusing to extend the ACA enhanced credits, President Trump is now proposing changes that would increase your deductibles.

If they can cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans, they can make health care more affordable.

26.02.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

My Democratic colleagues on the @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social sat through a 17-hour markup of Trump's One Big Ugly Law.

Believe us when we say it was 17 hours of talking about tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, not the middle class.

25.02.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What does the "golden age of America" look like under Trump?

Grocery prices are up, & SNAP benefits are cut to finance a tax cut for billionaires.

Health care costs are up, & Medicare & Medicaid are cut to finance a tax cut for billionaires.

It's golden for billionaires, not for working families.

25.02.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Trump is using his State of the Union address to try to sell the American people on the idea that we’re in a "golden age."

But I’ll be right here in my office, putting in the work to deliver real results for the American people.

24.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neal Statement on Republican Depletion of Medicare Funding WASHINGTON, DCβ€” Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report that shows that Republ...

My full statement: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

24.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A | Fortune The CBO estimates that benefit reductions would start at 8% in 2040 and steadily climb to a 10% cut by 2056.

Republican billionaire handouts are putting lives at risk. Their wealthy giveaways slashed 12 years off of Medicare benefits, impacting our nation’s seniors most.

Democrats are doing everything we can not only to reverse course, but chart a better path. fortune.com/2026/02/23/h...

24.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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All of western & central Mass is under a Winter Storm Warning, with some communities expected to see 12”+ of snow.

⚠️ For safety tips, visit mass.gov/snow
πŸš— For road conditions, visit mass511.com
🚨 For emergency updates & resources, visit mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-emergency-management-agency

22.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just hours after the Supreme Court rejected unlawful tariffs that hit working families with higher prices, Trump unveiled a new 10% tariff.

He will stop at nothing to raise costs on the American people.

20.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court Trump tariffs ruling could put U.S. on hook for $175 billion in refunds, estimate says Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in his dissent, warned that "the refund process" for tariffs "is likely to be a 'mess,'" citing oral arguments

Trump's illegal tariffs cost Americans $1,000 in 2025.

Democrats fought to put an end to these tariffs. We won't stop fighting to return what was wrongfully taken from the American people.

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/s...

20.02.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

Today’s decision is a victory for the American people, the rule of law, and our standing in the global economy.

Congress writes trade law, and today’s ruling restores that fundamental truth. Democrats fought hard for this win for the American people, but our work to lower costs doesn’t stop here.

20.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

This is why Dems have been making the case that Trump’s tariffs are illegal.

Our economic policies should be rooted in credible data and facts, not the ego of one man who refuses to admit his policies are failing the American people.

20.02.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The Embarrassing Truth About Tariffs Why is Trump so upset about Federal Reserve economic research into his trade policies?

β€œHere’s a better idea: If your tariff policy is so unpopular that you have to bully the central bank into not talking about it, maybe it’s time for a new policy.”

A great read from @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/opinion/kevi...

20.02.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: I joined the Spencer community to celebrate a $960,000 earmark I secured for their sewer collection systems project.

This investment will ensure families, businesses, and residents in Spencer continue to have access to safe, reliable water.

Read more‡️
neal.house.gov/2026/01/27/n...

19.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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For months, Democrats warned about Republican cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Now we’re seeing the consequences.

Like hospitals across MA-01, Baystate depends on this funding to care for seniors, working families, & vulnerable residents.

Without it, jobs will be lost, & health care costs will rise.

19.02.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Wishing a blessed Ash Wednesday to all who observe.

As Christians around the world mark the beginning of Lent, may this season be one of reflection and renewal.

19.02.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ramadan Mubarak to all who worship in MA-01 and around the world. May this holy month of Ramadan be filled with peace, reflection, and renewal.

18.02.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Lunar New Year, MA‑01! Wishing everyone happiness, good health, and prosperity in the year ahead.

As we welcome the new year, we honor the significant contributions of Asian communities throughout the country and the rich traditions that strengthen our nation.

17.02.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to fighting for a better America.

From the Civil Rights Movement to the Affordable Care Act, he championed justice and equality, paving the way for generations of leaders who carry that work forward.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family.

17.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

If the president can sue the IRS for $10B over the disclosure of his information, these victims should too.

Chairman Smith must immediately bring Acting Commissioner Bessent before @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social to answer for this egregious violation of taxpayer privacy.

11.02.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 hours until Republicans face a choice: your wallet or bending the knee to Trump.

Ranking Member @neal.house.gov:

10.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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The special bond between πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ & πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ reflects generations of a shared commitment to prosperity and peace.

I look forward to working with the UK’s newly appointed Ambassador to the US, Christian Turner, to preserve this partnership and unlock new opportunities for cooperation between our people.

10.02.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s no ambiguity here. This is vile and racist.

The American people deserve better.

06.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neal Statement on the Failed Promise of Trump Rx SPRINGFIELD, MA β€” Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration unveiled an all style, no substance website that leaves...

My full statement here: democrats-waysandmeans.house.gov/media-center...

06.02.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0