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10:55

David - Hey, is this thing on?

10:56

David - OK, we're live! Welcome to BMG's first live-chat interview. We're delighted that it's with Niki Tsongas, the congresswoman for MA's 5th district.

10:57

David - We're just waiting for Rep. Tsongas to sign on, and then we'll get started.

10:57

David - Meanwhile, talk amongst yourselves. :-)

11:03

David - In (mostly) unrelated political news, we just endorsed Susan Passoni for the 3rd Suffolk state rep race. The endorsement appears just below this post.

11:05

Charley on the MTA - Too bad -- she looks like a fine candidate! LOL

11:05

David - Ah yes ... the coveted BMG Kiss of Death.

11:08

Charley on the MTA - To let everyone know ... Rep. Tsongas is on the Armed Services, Budget, and Natural Resource committees. She might have special insight on issues related to those things ...

11:08

[Comment From Niki]
Hi everyone, Lots to talk about with supplemental funds for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan being approved by the House yesterday, the health care reform debate, and obviously the economy. Looking forward to answering as many of your questions as I can. Let's get started!

11:08

David - OK - as you can see, Rep. Tsongas is here! Welcome to BMG -- we're delighted to have you.

11:09

Niki - Glad to finally be able to do this with you.

11:09

David - Well, we understand that DC is a busy place ... :-)

11:09

Charley on the MTA - Thanks for being with us! What can you tell us about the change of leadership in the Afghanistan war?

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