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Richard Neal: “The Education Department, special services, special needs…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal on government shutdown, pressure on GOP

Published October 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:44

… Start, if things aren't resolved soon, could that add to the pressure that you've already mentioned? Sure. There's food assistance that could be in real jeopardy come November 1st. And The Education Department, special services, special needs, those with disabilities that's going to be impacted. So I think all of these instances are but good examples of why they need to proceed with the negotiation. We are not saying for one second that we don't want to negotiate. (02:44–02:52)

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