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Saying the military has a cultural problem in regard to sexual assault and sexual misconduct is a glaring understatement ... At worst, this is a deep-rooted and widespread acceptance of unprofessional, inappropriate and criminal behavior.
The services have come to appreciate the extraordinary challenge of the persistence of this crime throughout the different services
Following the departure of Brigadier General John McGuiness last year, I was very concerned about the Army's announcement that they would be terminating the General Officer billet at Natick LabsMore quotes »
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Abuse of women a uniform problem
no matter how they respond to these assaults. U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas painted a picture of progress after last weekend's fact-finding trip to Afghanistan, her fifth to this war-torn country. She was especially pleased to see that with the diminution of the from Sentinel & Enterprise Read more »
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Tsongas: Women can be peacekeepers in Afghanistan
just two days from her fifth fact-finding trip to Afghanistan as a member of Congress, Niki Tsongas yesterday said women will need to play a key role in maintaining peace in the country after the withdrawal of U.S. troops expected in 2014. “The situation in from The Eagle-Tribune | North Andover, MA Read more »
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Tsongas: Afghan women gaining ground
they met were part of an ever-growing group of women securing an education in the war-torn country. COURTESY PHOTO U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas meets with Afghan women leaders last weekend during her fifth trip to Afghanistan. LOWELL -- When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, from Sentinel & Enterprise Read more »
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House members push bill on military sexual assault
Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio and Democratic Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts plan to introduce the bill on Wednesday. A version of the measure is likely to be included in the sweeping defense policy bill that the House considers this summer. The legislation from Fort Worth Star-Telegram Read more »
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Fitchburg State will host Tsongas office
seeking assistance engaging with the federal government," Tsongas said. FITCHBURG -- U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas will open a new 3rd District office on Main Street on Tuesday. Tsongas' new office will be located at Fitchburg State University's Center for Professional from Sentinel & Enterprise Read more »
