Congressman Richard Neal Honored by Seniors for Work on Social Security

Congressman Richard Neal was honored with an "Award of Appreciation" by the Massachusetts Senior Action Council today in Springfield for his efforts to defeat President Bush's proposal to privatize a portion of American's Social Security accounts. He was cited by the organization for helping organize community members and for educating them about the facts around Social Security.

Speaking before a gathering at the Good Living Center on East Columbus Avenue, Neal said "We have to remain steadfast in our support of the guarantee of social security." He made an appeal to keep President Franklin Roosevelt's "greatest domestic achievment in the history of America" in tact. He said President Bush miscalculated by underestimating the backlash to his plan from seniors over 55 who, though not affected by his plan, were looking out for the interests of younger generations.