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4 hrs ago | Stars and Stripes

Supporters, critics open fire on women in combat

The Pentagon's announcement Tuesday that the service branches and U.S. Special Operations command are moving ahead with plans to put women into combat positions sparked a range of reactions from supporters and opponents.

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Related Topix: Social Software, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Air Force, US Marine Corps

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Gardner health care agency honored with award

From left, Elaine T. Fluet, president and CEO of GVNA HealthCare in Gardner, and Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong at the "Our Time to Shine" Innovations Showcase and Star Awards of Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts in Boston.

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Related Topix: Gardner, MA, Fitchburg, MA, US Politics, James McGovern, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sun Jun 16, 2013

HawaiiNews

House OKs 2-year sentence for military sex assault Angered by the...

Angered by the epidemic of sexual assault in the military, the House on Thursday endorsed a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison for a member of the armed services convicted of rape or sexual assault in a military court.

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Related Topix: Prison, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, US News, US Politics, US Senate, Carl Levin, Democrat, US House of Representatives

Magic City Morning Star

House Passes 100% Made-in-the-USA Military Uniforms

The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Michaud that would require any footwear provided to members of the Armed Forces upon initial entry be made in America.

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Related Topix: Norridgewock, ME, Skowhegan, ME, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Michael Michaud, Representative Chellie Pingree

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Boston Herald

Democratic US Sen. Warren's PAC raises $229,000

A political action committee formed by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has raised nearly $229,000 during the first six months of the year, records show.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Elizabeth Warren, US Senate, Scott Brown, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Financial Services, Federal Election Commission, Senator Al Franken, Opinion

WBUR-AM Boston

Rep. Tsongas: Bill Is 'First Step' In Addressing Sexual Assault In The Military

On Capitol Hill, the U.S. House of Representatives votes Friday on a defense spending bill that includes changes in how the military deals with allegations of sexual assault within its ranks.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Thu Jun 13, 2013

KMPH-TV Fresno

House OKs 2-year sentence for military sex assault

The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who fought for a lung transplant has a difficult journey ahead.

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Ohio, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Marine Corps Times

Pregnant Marine's murder motivates lawmaker to fight for sex assault changes

Among the female lawmakers working on military sexual assault legislation stands Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio - not the only man working to change military law and procedure to better protect assault victims, but likely the most prominent.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Military, US Marine Corps

Sat Jun 08, 2013

The Groton Line

NRWA's Campbell, Tsongas Testify To Designate the Nashua a Wild and Scenic River

A press release from Congresswoman Niki Tsongas's office announces that the effort to make the Nashua River one of the nation's Wild & Scenic Rives is moving forward.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Groton, MA, Massachusetts, Pepperell, MA, Shirley, MA, Dunstable, MA

Fri Jun 07, 2013

Daily Kos

Blast from the Past

Jim Ogonowski in Massachusetts was one of the top NRSC recruits for this cycle. An Air Force veteran and brother of one of the pilots who died in the 9/11 tragedy, Ogonowski lost a surprisingly close election for the U.S. House in 2007 to Democrat Niki Tsongas.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, John Kerry, US Senate, US Military, US Air Force, Republican, Senator Rand Paul

Sentinel & Enterprise

Tsongas' sex-assault bills moving ahead

Two bills co-written by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas that aim to cut down on sexual assault in the military and better defend victims are moving ahead with support in Congress.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, United States Naval Academy, US Military, US Army, Ohio, Claire McCaskill, US Senate

Thu Jun 06, 2013

Boston Herald

Mass. Democrats slam phone spying

Bay State Democrats are slamming the Obama administration's actions as "un-American" for secretly collecting phone records from millions of average citizens, demanding the federal government stop its sweeping spy programs.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Michael Capuano, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Opinion

US News & World Report

Military Sexual Assault Bills Get Their Day on Capitol Hill

Amid epidemic of sexual assaults within the military, the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on whether a drastic overhaul of the military justice system is needed.

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, US Military, US Air Force, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

WOAI

Lawmakers press forward on sexual assault bill

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, to to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Adam Smith, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Michael Turner, Republican

Wed Jun 05, 2013

WHIOTV

VIDEO: Rep. Turner says sex assualts cause by "criminals, not hormones"

Rep. Mike Turner took umbrage at a fellow Republicans' comments on sexual assault in the military Wednesday, saying they diminish the epidemic of sexual assault in the military.

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Related Topix: US News, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Saxby Chambliss, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Claire McCaskill, Susan Collins

Lincoln Daily News

House panel to address sexual assaults in military

Lawmakers outraged by sexual assaults in the military are moving swiftly to address the problem, tackling legislation that would strip commanders of their authority to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.

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Related Topix: Guantanamo Bay, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, US House of Representatives, John McCain, Republican

Tue Jun 04, 2013

Lowell Sun

Tsongas in keynote address: Women finding their voice in public service

When U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas strode onto the House floor for her first vote after her 2007 election, the energy of the male-dominated legislative body made her feel like she was walking off a playing field and into a locker room.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, UMass Lowell, World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Hillary Clinton

Boston Herald

Sexual assaults force changes to military justice

Determined to stop sexual assault in the military, Congress is spelling out for the services how far lawmakers are willing to go in changing the decades-old military justice system.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Barbara Mikulski, Criminal Defense Law, Law, US House of Representatives, Opinion

The Washington Post

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Here's a quick review of the seven women on the panel - in order of seniority - what they've said on the topic in recent days and information on the bills they've introduced or agreed to sponsor to help address the problem.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Claire McCaskill, US Senate, Democrat, Susan Collins, Republican, US House of Representatives, Senator Kay Hagan, Life, Veteran Affairs

Sun Jun 02, 2013

Lowell Sun

District in good hands

After serving in Niki Tsongas' Congressional Office for 51/2 years, I have witnessed firsthand how Niki has earned the support of thousands of voters.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Chelmsford, MA, Lowell, MA, UMass Lowell