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Tsongas Statement on the Situation in Gaza

"Ever since Israel withdrew its forces and removed its settlements from Gaza in 2005, its citizens have been subjected to a steady bombardment of rockets launched by Hamas. As is the case with any sovereign nation, Israel has the indisputable right to defend herself and her citizens. Absent assurances that Hamas end these terrorist acts, the United States will continue to support efforts by Israel to dismantle the Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

Tsongas Cosponsors Legislation to Block Scheduled Congressional Pay Raise

Yesterday evening, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas joined with 59 of her colleagues in introducing the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009, bipartisan legislation to stop Congress' scheduled pay raise from taking effect in the coming year. Tsongas released the following statement regarding her cosponsorship of the legislation.

Tsongas Votes to Support Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act late last night, legislation which would provide a $15 billion emergency loan to aid the U.S. auto industry.