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Congressmen Tiberi and Neal Introduce STOP Act in the House to Address Overdose Spike From Synthetic Opioids

September 15, 2016 Press Release
Today, Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA)  introduced the Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, legislation designed to help stop dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil from being shipped through our borders to drug traffickers here in the United States.

Sens. Warren, Markey, and Reps. McGovern, Neal, and Tsongas Announce $2.6M in Grants to Massachusetts Fire Departments

September 9, 2016 Press Release

NEAL, GUINTA, COMSTOCK INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO COMBAT HEROIN AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSES IN THE UNITED STATES

April 17, 2015 Press Release

The Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015 addresses America’s  growing Heroin epidemic

The Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015

April 17, 2015 Press Release

Over the last decade, overdoses from opioids have increased dramatically in the United States. Every day, 120 people die as a result of drug overdose fueled by prescription painkillers, and another 6,748 are treated in emergency departments for the misuse or abuse of drugs. Nationwide, drug overdoses now claim more lives than motor vehicle accidents.

 

House Small Brewers Caucus Reestablished in New Congress

March 17, 2015 Press Release

TIBERI, NEAL, REED INTRODUCE BILL TO INCENTIVIZE JOB CREATION AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES

February 10, 2015 Press Release

U.S. Congressmen Pat Tiberi (R-OH), Richard Neal (D-MA), and Tom Reed (R-NY) today introduced a bill that would make permanent a tax credit proven to create jobs and encourage community investment.

Brady, Neal lead effort to Repeal Windfall Elimination Provision

February 5, 2015 Press Release
Bi-partisan measure ends unfair WEP provision; provides each treatment in Social Security for teachers, fire fighters and law enforcement

SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE AND CONGRESSMAN RICHARD E. NEAL INTRODUCE RETIREMENT SAVINGS BILL

January 22, 2015 Press Release

Auto-IRA Act will help enhance retirement security

White House Honors Re-entry and Employment “Champions of Change”

June 27, 2014 Press Release

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June 27, 2014

White House Honors Re-entry and Employment “Champions of Change”

Mass. Congressional Delegation Applauds New Funding to Clean and Revitalize Brownfields

May 29, 2014 Press Release

More than $4 million in funding for numerous projects throughout Commonwealth

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Tallying Up The Costs And Benefits Of More Western New England Train Service

July 20, 2016 In The News
If you want to take a train from Springfield to Boston, there’s only one a day and it’s notoriously slow. But a new federally funded study looks at the cost and benefits of expanding train service to Boston — and Montreal.
 

Panel Discussion, Film Screening Sheds Light On Heroin Epidemic

July 20, 2016 In The News
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County has seen 105 people so far this year taken to the hospital after overdosing.
 
That's on pace for more than 300 in a year.
 

Panel discussion at BCC probes 'solutions in our community' to addiction

July 19, 2016 In The News
PITTSFIELD — Again and again viewers saw the syringe full of yellowish fluid pierce an arm, a hand, even a neck, perhaps imagining — or re-living — how the scourge depicted in "Heroin: Cape Cod, USA" is right here in Berkshire County.
 

Photos: Peg Sterns, 1928 Technical High School graduate, returns to Springfield school

July 19, 2016 In The News
SPRINGFIELD-- Peg Sterns, a graduate from the Technical High School class of 1928 in Springfield, took a trip back to her alma mater on Monday.
 
At 105-years-old, she still remembers much about the school even if only the facade and front steps remain on Elliot Street.
 

Rep. Neal: Congressional Delegation Vigorously Opposed Pipeline Expansion

July 18, 2016 In The News
Congressman Richard Neal says he has been part of widespread opposition to a pipeline expansion project in southwestern Massachusetts that is currently on hold.
 
Speaking in Great Barrington Monday, the Democrat says the federally-approved Connecticut Expansion Project could not have been more vigorously opposed by the region’s Congressional delegation.

Great Barrington Fire Department snags grant for new oxygen tanks

July 18, 2016 In The News
GREAT BARRINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, congratulated members of the Great Barrington Fire Department on Monday for winning what he termed a "handsome" $160,477 award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
 

Pretty and profitable: Iredale Mineral Cosmetics has international economic outlook

July 18, 2016 In The News
GREAT BARRINGTON — Iredale Mineral Cosmetics may have Berkshire roots, but it's a company with an international outlook.
 
Thirty percent of the firm's current revenue comes through products that Iredale Mineral Cosmetics exports to 52 different countries through 32 separate distributors, according to CFO Robert Montgomery.
 

Neal Weighs In On Brexit Vote

June 24, 2016 In The News
Springfield Congressman Richard Neal says he’s surprised Britain’s voters decided to leave the European Union by a decisive margin. Neal says despite the break off from the EU, he doesn’t expect the British government to completely isolate themselves from other European nations.
 

Watch: U.S. Rep. Richard Neal urges House Republicans to move on 'gun control' measures during sit-in speech

June 23, 2016 In The News
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, urged Republican leaders Thursday to bring up two so-called "gun control" measures for consideration as House Democrats staged a sit-in.
 

West Springfield Fire Department receives federal grant to help upgrade equipment

June 20, 2016 In The News
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Congressman Richard Neal joined local officials Monday to announce a $48,000 federal grant for the West Springfield Fire Department, which will use the money to upgrade aging equipment.
 

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