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Richard Neal, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing Massachusetts’ 1st district, shared his perspectives on current political and economic issues through a series of tweets on March 4, 2025. Neal has been an influential figure in Congress since 1989, following his tenure in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

In a tweet posted at 15:40 UTC, Neal criticized the President's recent actions, stating "In just 6 weeks, the President has wreaked havoc on our economy and the American people." He expressed concerns about the impact of pursuing a trade war with allies, which he believes raises prices and puts jobs at risk. According to Neal, these actions have led to a negative outlook for economic growth and a decline in consumer sentiment.

Later that day at 21:05 UTC, Neal addressed concerns regarding Social Security. He asserted that "After years of hard work and a lifetime of contributions, our seniors shouldn't have to worry about Republicans meddling with their Social Security." Neal emphasized that this issue is an attack on the nation's seniors.

In another tweet at 23:28 UTC, Neal highlighted the story of Mike Slater, describing it as one centered around service. He noted that "Mike Slater's story can be summed up in one word: service." Slater served four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before continuing his commitment to service by working as Director of Veterans' Services for South Hadley and later as Program Support Assistant.