Rep. Niki Tsongas

Democrat  •  5th District, Massachusetts  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/01/12
Public invited to first look at the Big Book

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 ...

Source: Nashoba Publishing
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06/01/12
Public invited to first look at the Big Book

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 ...

Source: Nashoba Publishing
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06/01/12
Shirley RTC backs Golnik in U.S. rep race

...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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05/31/12
Body armor for women: Pentagon is pushed to find something that fits

“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.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor
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05/31/12
Body armor for women: Pentagon is pushed to find something that fits

...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

Source: Diggin' It
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05/29/12
Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

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 ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/29/12
Rep. Niki Tsongas: Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

...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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05/28/12
Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

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 ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/27/12
'Pages for Peace' book will hit Groton stage Saturday

...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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05/26/12
UMass-Lowell raises $700K for scholarships

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.

Source: Erie Times-News
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05/26/12
Salazar praises partnerships in Lowell's revival

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 ...

Source: Lowell Sun
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05/26/12
Brown pushes to protect Hanscom jobs, 3-star general status

...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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05/26/12
UMass-Lowell raises $700K for scholarships

...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

Source: WHDH-TV
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05/26/12
Salazar: Lowell park could be 'model' for U.S.

...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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05/25/12
Sen. Scott Brown tries to delay cuts to Massachusetts military bases

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 ...

Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican
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05/25/12
Tsongas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Improving Small Business and Federal Government Contracts

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 ...

Source: MENAFN
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05/25/12
New Legislation Aimed To Improve Small Business

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 ...

Source: Worcester Business Journal
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05/25/12
Senate Armed Services Committee adopts Scott Brown’s proposal to preserve staffing at Hanscom Air Force Base

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 ...

Source: Boston Globe
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05/25/12
'First Look at the Big Book' party

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 ...

Source: Nashoba Publishing
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05/25/12
Salazar to Dedicate New High-Tech Visitor Center at Bostons Historic Faneuil Hall

Later on Friday, Salazar will join U.S. Representative Niki Tsongas for a tour of the Lowell National Historical Park where he will see first-hand how the Park has helped spur economic revitalization throughout the city of Lowell. WHO ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/25/12
Tsongas to change Small Business Act

LOWELL -- Rep. Niki Tsongas on Thursday introduced legislation that would amend the Small Business Act to allow for a better working relationship between small businesses and the federal government. "This legislation will help small businesses ...

Source: Lowell Sun
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05/25/12
Salazar hits city today, greets UML grads tomorrow

...address for UMass-Lowell's Class of 2012. But before he takes the stage Saturday morning at the Tsongas Center, U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas will lead Salazar through the Lowell National Historical Park. More than a year ago, the democratic congresswoman from

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05/25/12
US Lawmakers and IOCC Supporters Turn Out to Celebrate 20 Years of Global Humanitarian Work

...Michigan, Rep. Shelley Berkley of Nevada, Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida, Rep. Andrew Harris of Maryland, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland, and Rep. Niki Tsongas of[...] [Published in AidNews - Read the original article

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05/25/12
'First Look at the Big Book' party

...well as former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sen. John Kerry, U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas and celebrities such as folk singer Pete Seeger and skateboarder Tony Hawk. Ever wonder what a book that is mo

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05/25/12
Romney faces tough questions on education proposals

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. WASHINGTON - The Senate rejected dueling Democratic and Republican plans on ...

Source: The Boston Globe
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05/24/12
In Depth interviews - May 24

Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), along with Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.), introduced the Small Business Fairness Act of 2012. The bill allows business to pool together their resources to compete for larger contracts and still be allowed to keep their small ...

Source: FederalNewsRadio.com
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05/24/12
8 named to Haverhill YWCA's Academy of Women

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, who served as honorary chairwoman and keynote ... Each nominee received citations from Tsongas, Fiorentini, the YWCA and state Rep. Brian Dempsey's office, along with silver bracelets donated by Gold Leaf Jewelry in Haverhill.

Source: Eagle-Tribune
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05/24/12
8 named to Haverhill YWCA's Academy of Women

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, who served as honorary chairwoman and keynote ... Each nominee received citations from Tsongas, Fiorentini, the YWCA and state Rep. Brian Dempsey's office, along with silver bracelets donated by Gold Leaf Jewelry in Haverhill.

Source: Eagle-Tribune
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05/23/12
Opposition to military closure and transfer plans reflects national budget dilemma

Niki Tsongas, a Lowell, Mass. Democrat. The Northwest Florida Daily News said: "The U.S. House approved the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday, including language critical to keeping the Air Armament Center at Eglin Air Force Base. Rep.

Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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05/23/12
Scholars to benefit from UMass Lowell celebration

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Rep. Edward Markey and Rep. Niki Tsongas are among those scheduled to attend the event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center and features cocktails, dinner ...

Source: Lowell Sun
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