Richard Edmund Neal (born February 14, 1949) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1989, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district. The district is based in Springfield and also includes the southern and western fringes of the Metro-West region.
Neal is a former high school teacher. He was educated at American International College and received a master's degree from the University of Hartf...
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Richard Edmund Neal (born February 14, 1949) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1989, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district. The district is based in Springfield and also includes the southern and western fringes of the Metro-West region.
Neal is a former high school teacher. He was educated at American International College and received a master's degree from the University of Hartford. Neal resides in Springfield with his wife.
Neal started his career in public service in 1973 as an assistant to Springfield Mayor William C. Sullivan (politician). In 1978, he was elected to the Springfield City Council. Neal's career continued as President of the City Council in 1979 and mayor of Springfield from 1984 to 1989. In addition, Neal taught at the Roman Catholic Cathedral High School. As mayor, Neal was recognized for spearheading the revitalization of downtown Springfield, and was acknowledged as a "Face to Watch" in 1986 by...
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