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Niki Tsongas: We cannot afford to turn our backs on hard-working Americans and those who want to work during these difficult economic…

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
We cannot afford to turn our backs on hard-working Americans and those who want to work during these difficult economic times.
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Niki Tsongas
Massachusetts

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Tsongas emphasizes the importance of supporting working Americans in tough economic times.

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