In The News
Carriers, lawmakers seek solutions to flood of robocalls
by Tim Callery
CONCORD, N.H. - More than 48 billion robocalls were made to American phones last year, making many people wonder whether anything's being done to stop them. Some robocalls can be useful, such as a snow closing from school or notification of a late payment. But more often, robocalls are scams. >> Download the FREE WMUR app "The people that are perpetrating robocalls are criminals," said Assistant Attorney General Brandon Garod. "They're people usually overseas that are attempting to c… Continue Reading
May 09, 2019
Proposed Legislation Would Ease Professional Licensing Process for Military Spouses
by Patricia Kime
Several members of Congress have introduced a bill that would make it easier for military spouses to maintain a small business or transfer professional licenses as they move from state to state. The legislation, known as the Portable Certification of Spouses, or PCS, bill, would give the Pentagon the authority to develop interstate agreements for professional licensing -- a provision that would help the estimated third of working military spouses in careers requiring state licenses. The bill a… Continue Reading
May 06, 2019
Growing pains: Shaheen talks cash flow issues with Salem small business
by Madeline Hughes
SALEM, N.H. - Foxx Life Sciences needs more space, employees and capital to continue funding the company's growth. The business that develops and manufactures lab equipment has seen over 40% growth in six of the last seven years, and that growth doesn't happen easily, according to President and CEO Thomas Taylor who started the company out of his Windham home in 2008. "We face a huge cash flow crunch," he told U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, when the Democrat visited the 55,000 square-foot facility … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
NH lawmakers push for broadband improvements
by Staff
As leaders of both parties met in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to jumpstart a major infrastructure plan local leaders called on them to include improvements to broadband internet access. President Trump and top Democrats, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, agreed in broad terms to work toward a $2 trillion investment in roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Many of the details, including how the massive plan will be funded, must still … Continue Reading
April 29, 2019
Androscoggin Valley Fish & Game Association celebrates 100th annual banquet
by Edith Tucker
BERLIN - Four hundred celebrants enjoyed the 100th annual banquet of the Androscoggin Valley Fish and Game Association, Inc. on Friday evening, April 26, at St. Anne's Hall. Most were associate members of the association, but distinguished banquet guests included District 1 Executive Councilor Mike Cryans, Mayor Paul Grenier, Rep. Larry Laflamme of the N.H. House Fish & Game Committee, and N.H. Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen jump-started the … Continue Reading
April 23, 2019
Shaheen listens to health care worries in Salem
by Madeline Hughes
SALEM, N.H. - Getting a wheelchair for Seth Peake, a 14-year-old from Northfield, is a six to eight month process every time he needs a new one through his medical insurance. Peake has been in a wheelchair since he was about 2 or 3 because of his hemophilia. To live with his genetic disease Seth needs about $250,000 in medication a month. He and his mother Cristelee were in Salem visiting with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and medical professionals at Northeast Rehab to discuss the impact of the Aff… Continue Reading
April 22, 2019
Planned Parenthood national president thanks NH delegation for support
by Doug Alden
CONCORD - The national president of Planned Parenthood visited New Hampshire on Monday, thanking members of the Granite State's congressional delegation for their support of women's health initiatives and their opposition to pending restrictions to a federal funding program set to take effect next month. After touring a health center in Derry, Dr. Leana Wen spoke to a gathering at New England College's Concord campus about the potential ramifications that a so-called domestic gag rule on Ti… Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: The Affordable Care Act protects millions yet it is under attack again
by Senator Jeanne Shaheen
As you may know, the Trump administration is accelerating its efforts to undo the Affordable Care Act in federal court. I'd like to share with you some of the ways I and my Democratic colleagues are working to protect your health care and the expanded coverage and reduced costs the ACA has brought to millions of Americans. It's been nearly nine years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Thanks to this landmark legislation, we've cut the uninsured share of the population by alm… Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Shaheen: Women’s rights vital to foreign policy
by John Doyle
DURHAM -- Protecting women's rights must be "a pillar" of American foreign policy, according to U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. Reflecting on a recent trip to Afghanistan, Shaheen said "probably the No. 1 success" she has seen since the start of U.S. intervention in 2003 has been the progress women have made. "It's not unilateral, it's not across the board," Shaheen said. "But girls are now in school, women are in the universities. Nearly one-third of the Afghan Parliament is composed of wome… Continue Reading
April 15, 2019
Shaheen, Warren push for free tax filing service from IRS
by Ethan DeWitt
Tax filing season is a haven for the organized. For those whose record keeping is below par or those who are punctuality-challenged, it can quickly turn to a nightmare. It can also become fairly expensive. While some free tax filing options exist, anyone looking to maximize their deductions often pay between $30 to $100 for a basic online service, and potentially much more for in-person assistance. This year, New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is among a handful of Democrats looking to provide … Continue Reading
April 15, 2019
Shaheen joins trio of senators visit Afghanistan, Iraq
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Monday that based on what she heard during a trip to Afghanistan, she's encouraged that female leaders there are pushing hard for peace. The New Hampshire senator talked to reporters by phone from Iraq after she and two fellow Democratic senators spent two days in Afghanistan. During their trip, they met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, U.S. military officials and prominent Afghan women, including an award-winning film producer… Continue Reading
April 10, 2019
Shaheen bill to address military exposure to PFAS
by Jeff McMenemy
PORTSMOUTH - U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is introducing the bipartisan PFAS Registry Act Wednesday with U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. The legislation seeks to create a national database for service members and veterans who have experienced health problems that are possibly connected to exposures to PFAS chemicals. The bill would allow military personnel and veterans to receive updates on recent scientific developments on the effects of PFAS exposure, possible treatment options and information on … Continue Reading
April 06, 2019
Your Turn, NH: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen -- The shipyard is more vital than ever to our national security
by Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Three weeks before Granite Staters and the nation went to the polls to elect the 45th President of the United States, then-candidate Donald Trump stood on stage just three miles from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and promised the crowd, "Mexico will pay for the wall - 100 percent." As we all know, the President has since abandoned all pretense of our southern neighbor paying for the wall and has instead pursued a misguided plan that is not only unconstitutional, but could be detrimental to local… Continue Reading
April 04, 2019
Bipartisan bill calls for sanctions if China doesn't crack down on fentanyl
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of senators, including one from New Hampshire, wants to make sure China delivers on its promise to crack down on fentanyl. Earlier this week, China announced that it will now regulate all variations of fentanyl as controlled substances, closing a loophole that was feeding illegal, overseas demand for fentanyl and related drugs. On Thursday, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., joined fellow Democrats and Republicans in introducing a sanctions bill that would penalize C… Continue Reading
April 02, 2019
Democratic lawmakers call on Trump to end attacks on Affordable Care Act
by Ray Brewer
WASHINGTON - About two dozen Democratic lawmakers, including New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, called on the Trump administration on Tuesday to halt its fight to have the Affordable Care Act thrown out. The lawmakers stood on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court and called on President Donald Trump to end attempts to get rid of the ACA. Trump has claimed that people with pre-existing conditions will not have to worry about losing their health care, but lawmakers said they will have no pr… Continue Reading
April 01, 2019
Sen. Shaheen introduces three bills related to health insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is introducing three bills designed to help people who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. One bill would reduce deductibles and increase cost-sharing assistance, another would help control costs for patients who need out-of-network care and the third would expand who qualifies for premium tax credits. "What we're trying to do is expand help for people who need help with the cost of coverage, and it would be done on … Continue Reading
March 25, 2019
Delegation Urges Trump To Spare Portsmouth Shipyard Projects From Border Wall Funding Pool
by Annie Ropeik
Federal lawmakers want Portsmouth Naval Shipyard spared from budget cuts tied to plans for a wall at the southern border. President Trump hopes to use his recent emergency declaration to reallocate potentially billions of dollars from military projects and other funding areas. In a recent fact sheet, the Department of Defense says it won't consider tapping into any projects slated for funding before September. The upcoming projects listed the Seacoast shipyard, which employs thousands of peop… Continue Reading
March 21, 2019
NH gets nearly $12M to fight opioid epidemic
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's congressional delegation and Gov. Chris Sununu are welcoming nearly $12 million in additional funding to fight the opioid epidemic. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced the funding Wednesday. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said the resources will help save lives. Sen. Maggie Hassan said she's pleased the Trump administration heeded calls for additional funding. Rep. Annie Kuster said the funding will help bolster local efforts to e… Continue Reading
March 20, 2019
Senators inquire about DOD, EPA stance on PFAS
by Jeff McMenemy
PORTSMOUTH -- U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan sent a letter to leaders of the Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency requesting they release communications they had with the White House about PFAS chemicals. Shaheen and Hassan were among 16 senators who sent the letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler concerning the establishment of federal drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals. The letter follows media rep… Continue Reading
March 19, 2019
Congressional delegation vows to fight for NBRC funding
by Barbara Tetreault
COOS COUNTY - The state's congressional delegation is vowing to fight President Donald Trump's budget plan to eliminate funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission. Trump's fiscal year 2020 budget proposal eliminates funding for the commission, which provides money for economic and community development projects in northern sections of New England and New York. Since 2010, the commission has awarded over $10 million to 59 projects in New Hampshire. All projects are required to … Continue Reading
