MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal’s old-school charm may have aided their return.

MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal’s old-school charm may have aided their return.

By Julian E.J. Sorapuru Globe Staff WASHINGTON — It was St. Patrick’s Day, and a who’s who of Washington politicians with Irish roots had assembled at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon on Capitol Hill. Among them, Representative Richard Neal of Springfield. But he wasn’t there just to glad-hand; he had a mission, one written on […]