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Rep. Richard Neal addresses infrastructure funding and government oversight

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Richard Neal U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | Official U.S. House Headshot

Richard Neal U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | Official U.S. House Headshot

Representative Richard Neal, serving Massachusetts' 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 1989, recently shared a series of tweets addressing infrastructure funding and government oversight issues. Neal, who has been active in public service since replacing Edward Boland, continues to engage with his constituents through social media.

On January 27, 2025, Rep. Richard Neal expressed satisfaction at joining officials from North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, and Southbridge in celebrating their receipt of funding under the USDOT's RAISE program. He highlighted that these projects "exemplify the transformative impact that" such funding can have on communities. The full tweet can be viewed here.

The following day, January 28, 2025, Neal communicated his office's commitment to addressing concerns raised by local governments and other organizations. He stated emphatically that "Congress oversees the public purse, not the President," emphasizing a clear message of support and advocacy for his constituents. The original post is available here.

Later on January 28th, Neal addressed issues faced by Community Health Centers across Massachusetts regarding access to their Payment Management System at HHS. He confirmed that "2 million people in MA whose health insurance is at risk" due to these challenges. More details can be found in his tweet here.

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