Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5]

Public invited to first look at the Big Book

2012-06-01T09:03:55Z

In a celebration comprised of guest speakers such as state Rep. Niki Tsongas, the director of the Sherborn Peace Abbey, Lewis Randa, and members of the 9/11 FealGood Foundation, augmented by the exquisite voices of the award-winning Groton ...

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Public invited to first look at the Big Book

2012-06-01T09:03:55Z

Shirley RTC backs Golnik in U.S. rep race

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...people that I've ever seen, and I've worked on several. We need Jon to continue his message of jobs and the economy. Niki Tsongas' record is anti -jobs and economy. Her fight against E-Verify alone is estimated to cost up to seven million jobs. We need

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Body armor for women: Pentagon is pushed to find something that fits

2012-05-31T12:25:32Z

“Women are obviously in harm’s way – whether it’s the case formally or informally, they very much are in harm’s way,” notes Rep. Niki Tsongas (D) of Massachusetts. “We’ve had to prod the Pentagon on the issue of body armor in general.

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Body armor for women: Pentagon is pushed to find something that fits

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...are obviously in harm’s way – whether it’s the case formally or informally, they very much are in harm’s way,” notes Rep. Niki Tsongas (D) of Massachusetts. “We’ve had to prod the Pentagon on the issue of body armor in general.” And desp

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Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

2012-05-29T19:15:56Z

Last year, an Army sergeant was raped by one of her comrades while she was serving in Afghanistan. She pursued a criminal charge against her assailant but feared she would be forced to serve side-by-side with him while the investigation was ...

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Rep. Niki Tsongas: Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...several negative performance assessments and unfounded counter-accusations had been entered into her service record after she reported her assault. She learned that her record had been flagged preventing all favorable actions, including re-enlistments,

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Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

'Pages for Peace' book will hit Groton stage Saturday

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

...of the project. Massachusetts politicians, including the late Sen. Edward Kennedy and Sen. John Kerry, as well as U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, who spoke at Tuesday's school assembly, submitted letters. The children's enthusiasm and commitment to helping achi

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UMass raises $700K for scholarships

2012-05-26T17:24:57Z

Salazar was nominated for the honorary degree by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, who represents the city in Congress. Tsongas invited the secretary to visit the Lowell National Historic Park.

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UMass-Lowell raises $700K for scholarships

2012-05-26T14:04:31Z

Salazar was nominated for the honorary degree by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, who represents the city in Congress. Tsongas invited the secretary to visit the Lowell National Historic Park.

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Salazar praises partnerships in Lowell's revival

2012-05-26T07:30:49Z

Salazar was led on a tour of Boott Cotton Mills Museum and canal system by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, Lowell National Historical Park Assistant Superintendent Peter Aucella. Accompanied also by UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan ...

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Brown pushes to protect Hanscom jobs, 3-star general status

2012-05-26T01:00:00Z

...things that no other states do. To have the relationship with MIT is very important." Similar measures sponsored by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, a Lowell Democrat, passed in the House last week. Brown's amendments will next be considered by the full Senate.

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UMass-Lowell raises $700K for scholarships

2012-05-26T01:00:00Z

...expected to receive bachelor's degrees at Saturday's ceremony. Salazar was nominated for the honorary degree by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, who represents the city in Congress. Tsongas invited the secretary to visit the Lowell National Historic Park. (Copyr

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Salazar: Lowell park could be 'model' for U.S.

2012-05-26T01:00:00Z

...the city and memorialize its history. Salazar was led on a tour of Boott Cotton Mills Museum and canal system by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, Salazar will deliver the commencement speech to UMass Lowell graduates on Saturday. Lawrence Curtis, president of Bo

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Sen. Scott Brown tries to delay cuts to Massachusetts military bases

2012-05-25T16:07:24Z

The House passed a similar amendment last week, at the urging of U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell. Another amendment urges the Department of Defense to allow the Air Force to enter into an arrangement with the Massachusetts Institute of ...

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Tsongas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Improving Small Business and Federal Government Contracts

2012-05-25T13:29:55Z

May 25, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- WASHINGTON, DC - May 24, 2012 - In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to improve government contracts, U.S. Representatives Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY ...

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New Legislation Aimed To Improve Small Business

2012-05-25T12:04:01Z

U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas has introduced a bill that would amend the Small Business Act, allowing for a better working relationship between small businesses and the federal government. Tsongas, whose district includes several Central Massachusetts ...

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Senate Armed Services Committee adopts Scott Brown’s proposal to preserve staffing at Hanscom Air Force Base

2012-05-25T08:07:47Z

Brown’s amendments will next be considered by the full Senate. The House last week passed similar measures sponsored by Representative Niki Tsongas, a Lowell Democrat. Her amendments would require the Air Force to secure congressional approval ...

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'First Look at the Big Book' party

2012-05-25T07:32:00Z

Edward Kennedy, Sen. John Kerry, U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas and celebrities such as folk singer Pete Seeger and skateboarder Tony Hawk. Students involved in the Big Book: Pages for Peace Project have been invited to the United Nations every year ...

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