In a Tuesday interview with Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to discuss their call for sanctions against Turkey over imprisoned American pastor, Andrew Brunson.

Senator Shaheen Welcomes NH Businesses to Washington for the 6th Annual Experience New Hampshire.

More here: http://1.usa.gov/1dOqD64

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor in support of her bipartisan resolution honoring the lives of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, who were brutally murdered by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and mourns the loss of Foley and Sotloff and strongly condemns ISIS while calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by the terrorist organization.

The resolution was unanimously approved by the Senate on September 9th. Read more about the resolution honoring James Foley and Steven Sotloff here: http://1.usa.gov/1slfZaN 

Senator Shaheen, New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation, and the New Hampshire State Society welcomed more than 40 New Hampshire businesses to the fifth annual Experience New Hampshire reception on Capitol Hill. The reception brings together businesses, organizations and policymakers to showcase Granite State small businesses and products.

Read more here: http://1.usa.gov/1poXx0L

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called on her colleagues to support an extension of unemployment insurance in a speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, February 6, 2013. In her remarks Shaheen highlighted the consequences that the failure to extend unemployment insurance has already had on the economy and Granite State families; to date New Hampshire has lost an estimated $1.8 million worth of economic output as a result of lost emergency benefits.

Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) took to CNBC's Squawk Box earlier this month during the government shutdown to issue a bipartisan call to reform our broken budget process which will help avoid future manufactured crises. Shaheen and Isakson have introduced the bipartisan Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act which would convert the annual spending process to a two-year budget cycle in the same way New Hampshire budgets at the state level. http://1.usa.gov/YukEnL

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) went to the Senate floor today to call on Congress to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government running past October 1 and avert a government shutdown. Read more here

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) this morning renewed her call for Russia to follow through on its commitment to secure and destroy Syria's chemical weapons stockpile. During her remarks Shaheen announced plans to introduce an amendment to the Senate's Syria resolution that would pressure the Assad regime to take credible, concrete steps to eliminate their chemical weapons stockpile. 

Shaheen also repeated her call for the Senate to act on her energy efficiency legislation that she has introduced with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). The legislation would create 136,000 jobs while also reducing pollution and saving taxpayers money. Read more here

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to tout her energy efficiency legislation that will create jobs, save consumers and taxpayers money, and reduce pollution by lowering energy consumption across the country. The Senate will move to full debate on the bill in September. Read more here

Senator Shaheen took to the Senate floor this afternoon to voice her support for a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates low. In her remarks, Shaheen also announced her support for the Reed-Warren Amendment to lower the cap on the student loan interest rates. Read more here: http://1.usa.gov/19irMhG.

Senator Shaheen and the New Hampshire State Society hosted more than 35 New Hampshire businesses during the fourth annual Experience New Hampshire reception, an event highlighting the unique offerings of the Granite State. Read more here: http://1.usa.gov/10uYkQk.

Senator Shaheen appeared on MSNBC with Thomas Roberts to discuss her continued work as a member of the Senate Armed Services to end the crisis of sexual abuse in the United States Armed Forces. Read more here: http://1.usa.gov/12rnnY3 (June 4, 2013)

Senator Shaheen spoke at a press conference this morning with a bipartisan group of senators to call for immediate action to address sexual assault in the military. Shaheen has been a leader in fighting the crisis of sexual abuse in our Armed Forces and has worked extensively to provide care and services for victims. (May 16)

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor to express frustration over the obstructionism of Republican senators who boycotted the nomination vote of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency. (May 15)

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the Internet sales tax legislation that the Senate is considering this week. Shaheen is opposed to the measure — which would require online retailers to establish a costly and burdensome sales tax collection infrastructure — and plans to file amendments to the bill to exempt New Hampshire from the new regulations.

Senator Shaheen teams up with Senator Rob Portman to re-introduce their bipartisan energy efficiency legislation. The bill is a win-win-win, Shaheen said, as it strengthens the economy, reduces our energy use and protects the environment. Read more: http://1.usa.gov/XTnyZq

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to support her budget amendment that would protect women's access to primary, preventative and reproductive health care. In her remarks, Shaheen noted that women should make family planning decisions with their doctors and their families and those decisions shouldn't be dictated by their employers. (March 22, 2013)

Senator Shaheen spoke with Andrea Mitchell about the need to address sexual abuse in our armed forces. At a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, Shaheen pressed top-ranking members of the military on possible steps to prevent sexual abuse and potential reforms to the military justice system. Read more: http://1.usa.gov/YooHVz

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today to honor the life of New Hampshire Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan, who passed away earlier this week after a battle with breast cancer. Morgan, a leading advocate for LGBT rights in the military, leaves behind her wife, Karen, and five-year old daughter, Casey Elena. Her family will not be eligible for survivor benefits because of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to urge her colleagues to come together and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) without further delay. Shaheen has been a strong advocate of VAWA and has visited crisis centers across New Hampshire to emphasize the essential services the program offers to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Senator Shaheen appeared on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews to offer her perspective on the confirmation hearing of Secretary of Defense nominee Senator Chuck Hagel.

Senator Shaheen and Senator Bill Nelson appeared on MSNBC with Andrea Mitchell to discuss the nomination of Senator Chuck Hagel and the need to work towards comprehensive legislation to address gun violence.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to reiterate her call for Congress to grant disaster relief funding for fishermen in New Hampshire. Shaheen successfully urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a disaster for New England fishermen and fishing communities struggling with revenue losses and the impact of fishery management decisions. The disaster declaration now authorizes Congress to provide disaster relief funding to the impacted coastal communities.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss New Hampshire's historic all-female delegation and other current events.

Senator Shaheen wishes a healthy and happy holiday season to everyone in New Hampshire and across the country.

Ensuring that women in the military receive the same rights to reproductive health services as the civilians they protect is an issue of fundamental equality, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said today in a speech on the Senate floor. Shaheen sponsored an amendment, which was included on a strong bipartisan vote during the Senate Armed Services Committee consideration of this year's National Defense Authorization Act, that would provide women in the military who are victims of rape or incest the right to access affordable abortion care. The Shaheen Amendment would align military rules on abortion care with the policy used for civilian federal employees. Read more, http://1.usa.gov/VjG37u .

Senator Shaheen joined Chris Jansing on MSNBC to discuss ongoing budget negotiations and the need to come to the table for a long-term, balanced budget agreement. (November 27, 2012)

Joining forces at the 50 yard-line of Gillette Stadium, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and New England Patriots All-Pro Defensive Tackle Vince Wilfork have come together to support diabetes awareness. Shaheen and Wilfork today released a public service announcement (PSA) filmed as part of American Diabetes Month® calling on Patriots fans across New England to learn more about diabetes prevention and care.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the economic importance of New Hampshire's tourism and outdoor recreation industries. Shaheen has been a strong advocate of protecting outdoor recreation spaces and recently visited Eastern Mountain Sports in New Hampshire to discuss the economic benefits of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. To read more, please visit.

Senator Shaheen appeared on MSNBC's Jansing and Co. to discuss the economic impact of policy choices facing the United States.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to highlight the new preventive health benefits that will be available to women under the Affordable Care Act starting tomorrow, August 1. The law guarantees women affordable access to services such as annual breast exams, gestational diabetes screenings and contraception. To read more, please click here.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to urge Congress to bring forward her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation for a vote. Introduced with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 1000) would help businesses create jobs and consumers reduce energy costs by creating a national energy efficiency strategy. According to a recent study by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, by 2020 the legislation could save consumers $4 billion per year and help businesses add 80,000 American jobs.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to honor Olympic athlete Guor Marial, a refugee who escaped from Sudan only a decade ago and will now be competing in the marathon in London. Guor, who found asylum in New Hampshire after his escape, initially believed that he would be unable to compete because he is not a full American citizen and his home country of South Sudan does not have an Olympic team. He refused to compete under the flag of Sudan, a country where many of his family members had been tortured or killed. Upon learning of Marial's situation, Shaheen sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee urging them to approve his request to compete as an independent athlete running under the Olympic flag. His request was granted last week.

WBIN reports on the ongoing bipartisan efforts by Senator Jeanne Shaheen to support a national energy efficiency strategy that would create jobs and cut energy costs for consumers. Shaheen has led the way in championing energy efficient technologies and has introduced a bipartisan bill with Senator Rob Portman of Ohio to create a national energy efficiency program. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/NzP19O.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to voice her support for the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, which would bring transparency to corporate and special interest spending in elections. Shaheen is an original cosponsor of the legislation. Earlier in the day, an effort to bring the DISCLOSE Act up for a vote failed.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen delivered remarks at the New England Council Congressional Luncheon to address important economic issues affecting the Granite State. Shaheen also spoke about her bipartisian efforts to assist New Hampshire families and businesses and other challenges currently facing Congress. WBIN covers the event. (June 22)

Senator Shaheen and the New Hampshire State Society hosted more than 20 New Hampshire businesses during the third annual Experience New Hampshire reception, an event highlighting the unique offerings of the Granite State. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/LvoWHW.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to voice her opposition to efforts to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). Shaheen said that this resolution would severely undermine the EPA's authority to protect our nation's air from harmful and dangerous pollutants. To read more Shaheen's remarks, please visit http://bit.ly/LFsBkR.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) were joined by the Alliance to Save Energy and a diverse group of business and enviornmental leaders at a press conference to call for a vote on Shaheen and Portman's bipartisian energy efficiency bill. To read more about the legislation, please visit here.

Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) held a press conference today to support their bipartisan amendment to end excessive federal crop insurance subsidies for large American farming operations. The Shaheen-Toomey amendment would cap crop insurance premium subsidies at $40,000, reducing the deficit by about $5.2 billion over 10 years, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/LcZmu6.

With June 14 marking the 237th birthday of the United States Army, Senator Shaheen wished a very happy birthday to the Army and said thank you to all of our country's service members. (June 14)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen was joined by two-high ranking retired military officiers to speak out today in support of a provision authored by Shaheen that would give women in the military the same rights to affordable reproductive health services as the civilians they protect. Joining Shaheen were Retired Army Major General Gale Pollock and Retired Army Major General Dennis Laich. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/Mre0J0.

Alongside samples of New Hampshire's finest food and drink, and a seven-foot-tall moose, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and the New Hampshire State Society hosted more than 20 New Hampshire businesses during the third annual Experience New Hampshire reception, an event highlighting the unique offerings of the Granite State. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/LMSQbA.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to voice her support for the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help limit the income disparity between men and women in the United States. To read more, please click here.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to voice her support for the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, which would bring transparency to corporate and special interest spending in elections. Shaheen is an original cosponsor of the legislation. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/JVd6YF. (May 23)

Senator Shaheen recaps the 2012 NATO Summit. (May 23)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to discuss her bipartisan legislation to boost small business exports, The Small Business Export Growth Act, which she introduced today with Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). To read more, click here. (5/23)

Senator Shaheen appeared on MSNBC's Daily Rundown from the NATO Summit in Chicago to discuss the most pressing foreign policy issues currently facing the United States and NATO. To read more about Shaheen's priorities for the NATO Summit, please visit http://bit.ly/KGc3g1. (May 21)

Senator Shaheen spoke at a press conference to affirm her support for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and urge the House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan, Senate-passed version of the bill. Shaheen said the House version of the bill strips critical provisions for victims of domestic abuse, specifically for victims on college campuses. The House bill also weakens protections for victims in same-sex relationships, immigrant victims and women on tribal lands. To read more about Shaheen's position on the issue, please click here. (May 16)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor to affirm her support for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and urge the House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan, Senate-passed version of the bill. To read more, please click here. (May 15)

With this week marking National Travel and Tourism Week, Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to highlight New Hampshire's new tourism campaign and invite more Americans to visit the Granite State. She also spoke about the importance of travel and tourism to New Hampshire's economy. (May 10)

Senator Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor urging Congress to find a bipartisan solution to avoid an increase in student loan costs. New Hampshire already has the highest average student debt in the nation at $31,408 per student. That could increase by a combined total of $30.5 million if Congress does not stop interest rates on subsidized Stafford Loans from increasing from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1. (May 9, 2012)

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to urge her colleagues in the Senate to come together to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Shaheen spoke about her recent visits to family centers in New Hampshire, which would be unable to offer essential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault if Congress does not reauthorize this legislation. (April 26)

Senator Shaheen called on the House of Representatives today to begin working with the Senate to produce a final version of a long-term federal transportation bill. Shaheen spoke specifically of the bill's importance to completing work on New Hampshire's badly congested Interstate 93. While a project to widen Interstate 93 is underway, its future remains uncertain without a long-term transportation bill in place. (April 25, 2012)

Renewing the Violence Against Women Act is vital to providing services to New Hampshire women and families dealing with domestic abuse, Senator Shaheen said today during a press conference with Senators Patty Murray and Dianne Feinstein. Shaheen spoke about her recent visit to Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, which would be unable to offer essential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault if Congress does not reauthorize this legislation. (April 18)

Senator Shaheen was the guest this week on WMUR's Close-Up. (April 15).

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen took to the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to support a re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Act provides critical support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault nationwide. (March 15)

Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will relocate the Manchester Veterans Center to a newly renovated facility in Hooksett. The new center will increase the facility's space from 2,220 square feet to 4,975 square feet and will feature new space for physical therapy, educational activities and group meetings. Shaheen and Ayotte sent a joint letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki this week urging his department to approve a contract that would allow the Vets Center to relocate. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/xUKxIn. (March 8)

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Today marks the 101^st anniversary of the first International Women’s Day, which recognizes the achievements of women around the world. (March 8)

In an appearance on MSNBC with host Tamron Hall, Senator Jeanne Shaheen expressed relief over the Senate's decision to vote down an amendment that would have allowed corporations and insurance companies to deny insurance for preventive health services. Shaheen said that too much time has been spent arguing over ideological differences when the real focus should be investing in the nation's infrastructure and putting Americans back to work. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/yloYdp. (March 1)

In an appearance on MSNBC, Senator Shaheen called on Congress to stop politicizing women's health and focus on issues like jobs and the economy. Shaheen made clear that women's health was an issue that should not be dictated by political ideology, but instead decided in the best interest of women's health and their families. (Feb. 17)

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a federal transportation bill to fund critical highway and transit programs. Shaheen said the bill is critical to completing work on New Hampshire's badly congested Interstate 93. While a project to widen Interstate 93 is underway, it cannot be completed without the security of a long-term agreement. To read more, visit http://bit.ly/x0zx2R(Feb. 16)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of bipartisanship and the need to eliminate unnecessary government programs. Shaheen discussed the bipartisan SUGAR Act, which would phase out the sugar support program and save consumers billions of dollars, and she honored the bill's cosponsor Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), who is currently recovering from a stroke. To read her remarks, please visit http://bit.ly/xUj4t3 (Feb. 14)

As the New England Patriots gear up for their Super Bowl bout with the New York Giants, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chuck Schumer have thrown down the gauntlet in a wager on the outcome. According to the terms of the bet, a Patriots win means Schumer will buy a New Hampshire craft beer for every member of the United States Senate and a Giants victory requires Shaheen to offer Senate colleagues a round of New York craft beers. (February 3)

With the New England Patriots scheduled to play in the Super Bowl just 10 days from now, Senator Shaheen is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to step in and help resolve a TV contract dispute that could leave thousands of New Hampshire satellite TV subscribers with no way to watch the big game. To read more, please visit http://bit.ly/yYGTtm.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke today on the Senate floor about the need for campaign finance reform to limit the influence of corporate money in the election process. Shaheen's speech comes a few days after the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Committee. (January 26)

Senator Shaheen reflects on the many inspiring Granite Staters she met in 2011, and wishes all New Hampshire families a very happy holiday season and a wonderful new year. (Dec. 19)

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke today on the Senate floor to urge Congress to provide funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). With energy costs rising and the coldest months of winter approaching, LIHEAP will provide crucial heating assistance for families and seniors in need during the winter. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/rP3t9J (Dec. 16)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to urge her Senate colleagues to extend the payroll tax cut. Shaheen argued that failing to extend cuts would raise taxes on nearly all working Americans, harming a fragile economy and costing thousands of jobs. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/vyokjp. (Dec. 13)

Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined an Air National Guard refueling mission stationed out of New Hampshire's Pease Air National Guard Base. Shaheen, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, was on board as crew members carefully guided a mission to refuel another military plane thousands of feet above ground. Shaheen praised the effort of the crew on board, adding "It's very impressive to see the skill involved and the dedication and commitment of our Guard." To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/tJhYMi. (Dec. 9)

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to support the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and emphasize the economic and health benefits of reducing air pollution. (Nov. 9)

At a military medal ceremony in Manchester, Senator Shaheen presented medals to three veterans for their military service. Brothers Clifford and Albert Provencher received medals for their service in the Army in the years following World War II, and Retired Air Force Colonel Robert Fortnam received the U.S. Air Force Air Medal for his service in World War II.  The Provenchers also accepted medals posthumously on behalf of their father, Adelard Provencher, for his service in World War I. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/tNpxhX.

At a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) press conference today, Senator Shaheen urged the FDA to issue clear and reasonable guidance on the artificial pancreas, a medical technology that has the potential to help millions of Americans living with Type 1 diabetes. Senator Shaheen has long been a strong voice in the fight to find a cure for diabetes and was recently a part of the JDRF Children's Congress with her daughter Stefany and granddaughter Elle, who has Type 1 diabetes. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/iH85V0. (November 2)

In an appearance on Fox News today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen stressed the importance of investing in American infrastructure. (November 2)

Senator Shaheen worked this week to fight a discriminatory military policy that would have prevented Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan of Rye from bringing her civil union partner to a military reintegration event this weekend. In response to Shaheen’s intervention with the Department of Defense, the NH National Guard has reversed its ruling and will allow Chief Morgan to bring her spouse to the event. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/q6vOgV.

In a speech today on the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen stressed the need for federal funding to open the Berlin prison in New Hampshire. The completed prison has sat vacant since its completion last year because of budget cuts. In the meantime, maintaining the empty prison is costing the government $4 million per year.

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies recently approved a funding bill that would prioritize funding for prisons that have been completed but are awaiting funding to open, like Berlin. To read more, please visit http://1.usa.gov/nWehlt.

Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today to call for federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help areas in New Hampshire damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. To read the full text of Senator Shaheen's remarks, please visit http://1.usa.gov/nokz1A. (September 13)

In a speech on the Senate floor in advance of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Senator Shaheen discussed how the United States' response to the attacks showed the world the true meaning of the American spirit. To read the full text of Senator Shaheen's remarks, please visit http://1.usa.gov/pLF5zi. (September 7)

Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen expressed her concern over Congress' failure to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has left 4,000 FAA employees and 70,000 airport construction workers out of work. The full text of her remarks can be found here. (August 2)

On Fox News, Senator Shaheen stressed that failing to raise the debt ceiling would be catastrophic not just for businesses and financial markets, but for American families. (July 28)

In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen explained that a default on our financial oblibations coud result in hundreds of thousands of lost jobs and higher interest rates for every American.  Click here to read the full text of the Senator’s remarks.

In an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box", Senator Shaheen called for Congressional leaders to come together to compromise on a deficit reduction plan that would raise the debt ceiling and avoid an economic collapse. (July 28)

In an interview on Fox News, Senator Shaheen emphasized the need to raise our nation's debt ceiling and expressed support for the balanced deficit plan introduced by the "Gang of Six."

In an appearance on the Kudlow Report (CNBC) with Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK), Senator Shaheen pushed for a balance framework to address our country's deficit and stressed the disastrous consequences of defaulting on our nation's credit. (July 19)

On CNBC, Senator Shaheen explained that failing to raise the debt ceiling would be catastrophic not just for businesses and financial markets, but for American families. "What we need is to get everybody to come to the table, willing to look at all aspects of the budget," Shaheen said. (July 6)

Senator Shaheen called for the elimination of unnecessary tax breaks and an increase in the debt limit in a speech on the Senate floor. (June 30)

Senator Shaheen teamed up with 12 of her fellow Senators in encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young people not to give up in the face of discriminatory bullying, reassuring them in a video release that they are working hard in the Senate to fulfill the promise of equality for all. (June 29)  Read more

At a Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Shaheen pressed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to hold NATO accountable to its commitments in Afghanistan. Read more  (June 23)

Senator Shaheen welcomed more than 20 New Hampshire businesses to Washington to showcase the state's unique offerings at the second annual Experience New Hampshire reception. Prior to the reception, Shaheen also hosted a luncheon for members of the New Hampshire business community to meet with key federal officials. (June 15)

Calling energy efficiency "the cheapest, fastest way to deal with our energy needs," Senator Shaheen discussed her energy efficiency bill on Fox Business, explaining how it could help create jobs. (June 14)

At an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, Senator Shaheen spoke about how the bill would create private sector jobs, make our economy more competitive, and start addressing our energy needs. (June 9) Read more

At an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, Senator Shaheen spoke with Velcro USA Chief Operating Officer Philip Damiano about how the bill will help keep Velcro competitive and create opportunities for additional employment at the company. (June 9)

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today to oppose the House Republican’s budget and the proposed changes to Medicare.  (May 24)

Senator Shaheen, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, talks to MSNBC's Chuck Todd about ending oil subsidies, addressing rising gas prices, and her recent energy efficiency bill. (May 18)

Continuing her support for the elimination of unnecessary government programs to reduce the national deficit, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor on May 16 in favor of legislation that would end outdated tax subsidies for oil companies.

Noting the need for immediate action on U.S. energy policy and for policies that encourage job growth and keep our economy competitive, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation that would enact a national energy efficiency strategy. (May 12, 2011)

Noting the need for immediate action on U.S. energy policy and for policies that encourage job growth and keep our economy competitive, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation that would enact a national energy efficiency strategy. (May 12, 2011)

Senator Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, expressed major concern during a full committee hearing today that the most wanted and identifiable terrorist in the world was found only 30 miles north of Pakistan's capital.

At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, Shaheen (who chairs the Committee's Subcommittee on European Affairs) questioned a panel of policy experts on how the death of Osama Bin Laden will affect U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.

In a report on NBC Nightly News on the effects of reckless budgets cuts, Senator Shaheen discussed how cuts might stop the already-built Berlin Prison from opening. Keeping the empty prison open will cost taxpayers about $4 million this year. Senator Shaheen called this shortsighted.

“We have a $276 million prison that is brand-new, that is standing empty because Congress isn't willing to put in about $28 million to get it started,” Shaheen told NBC news reporter Kelly O'Donnell.

"I urge my colleagues to reject these amendments and then to work together to craft energy policies that can help move us away from a carbon economy and transition to a clean energy economy," said Shaheen on the Senate Floor on March 31, 2011. Read More

On March 30, 2011, U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) had obligated $20 million in funding for the replacement of the Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. 

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Citing its importance to the flow of goods and services between Maine and New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen on March 1, 2011, discussed her fight for funding to replace Portsmouth's Memorial Bridge on WMUR.

On March 1, 2011, Senator Shaheen discussed a recent report from the U.S Government Accountability Office that identified duplicative federal programs with FOX News' Carl Cameron, saying it's Congress' job to ensure that government is as effective and efficient as possible.

On February 3, 2011, Shaheen appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the current state of affairs in Egypt.

Shaheen spoke with MSNBC's Chris Jansing on February 2, 2011, regarding the situation in Egypt from the White House lawn.

During a visit to Segway, Inc. in Bedford on January 31, 2011, Shaheen led a roundtable discussion with New Hamsphire trade association members on the federal resources available to small businesses who want to sell their goods overseas. Shaheen was joined by Export-Import Bank Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg.

On January 27, 2011, Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Johnny Isakson, (R-Ga.) introduced the Biennial Budget Appropriations Act that would switch Congress from an annual spending process to a two-year cycle, with one year for appropriating federal dollars and the other year devoted to oversight of federal programs.

"The overarching challenge facing New Hampshire and the nation is how we remain competitive in an increasingly global economy. As a former small business owner, I know it is business, not government, that creates jobs. But I believe government has a critical role to play in fostering the positive business climate we need to remain competitive," Shaheen said following the State of the Union.

At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington on January 26, 2011, Shaheen discussed the findings of the National Oil Spill Commission's report on the BP oil spill with the Commission's co-chairmen, Bob Graham and Will Reilly.

Senator Shaheen reflects back on 2010 and wishes New Hampshire residents a Happy Holiday. As she says, "As we gather with our families this holiday season, let's remember our brave men and women in uniform who are serving our country overseas. To them, and to all the people of New Hampshire: Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year!"

In remarks on the Senate floor on December 21, 2010, Senator Shaheen called on the Senate to ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New START") to restore America's ability to inspect Russian nuclear facilities.

Speaking on MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on December 21, 2010, Senator Shaheen discussed the increase in Republican support for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New START") as a result of careful efforts to address the Treaty's critics and explain its implications for U.S. national security.

Senator Shaheen on December 18, 2010, discussed the need to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to improve American national security and bring equality to our military in a speech on the Senate floor. The Senate went on to vote 65-31 in favor of the policy's repeal.

Following the Senate's vote to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' on December 18, 2010, Senator Shaheen spoke to MSNBC's Contessa Brewer about how the decision to repeal the discriminatory policy will improve U.S. national security.

Invoking the Senate's long history of bipartisanship on foreign policy matters, Senator Shaheen spoke to MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on December 17, 2010, about the need to move beyond party politics and ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New Start"). Shaheen also voiced her support and optimism for passage of the Dream Act and a repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

In a speech on the Senate floor on December 17, 2010, Senator Shaheen spoke of the need to ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New START") given its vital importance to U.S. national security and widespread support for it among the country's military and diplomatic leaders, both past and present.

Senator Shaheen on December 16, 2010, led a press conference in Washington urging ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New START") in the current congressional session. Shaheen was joined by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Chris Coons (D-DE).

In a speech on the Senate floor on December 17, 2010, Senator Shaheen spoke of the need to ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ("New START") given its vital importance to U.S. national security and widespread support for it among the country's military and diplomatic leaders, both past and present.

On December 14, 2010, following Senator Judd Gregg's farewell speech on the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen delivered remarks thanking him for his years of service to the people of the Granite State.

In an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on December 10, 2010, Senator Shaheen pressed for ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) by year's end and pointed to growing support for the legislation among Senate Republicans.

In response to comments made by Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) opposing the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), Senator Shaheen explained on the Senate floor on December 9, 2010, why the treaty is critical to U.S. national security interests.

Senator Shaheen on December 3, 2010, took to the Senate floor to advocate for an extension of tax cuts for middle-class Americans. The Senator began her remarks with a response to Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), who spoke on the same topic immediately before Shaheen.

Citing major implications for U.S. national security, Senator Shaheen led five of her Senate colleagues down to the Senate floor on December 2, 2010, to express support for ratifying the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). 

Senator Shaheen spoke with MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on December 2, 2010, about the need for the Senate to ratify the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) given its vital importance to U.S. national security.

Senator Shaheen appeared on WMUR on October 8, 2010 to discuss efforts to encourage major mortgage lenders to suspend foreclosures in all states, not just those that require a court process, until the lenders fix systemic problems with their foreclosure procedures.

Senator Shaheen appeared on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews on September 29, 2010, to discuss the urgent need for Congress to authorize subpoena power for the presidential commission investigating the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Senator Shaheen took to the floor of the United States Senate on September 22, 2010 to call for passage of the DISCLOSE Act.

Senator Shaheen calls on the Senate to pass strong energy legislation at a press conference on July 29, 2010.

Senator Shaheen speaks on the Senate floor on July 28, 2010 about how the Small Business Jobs bill will ease access to credit and help create jobs.

Senator Shaheen speaks on the floor of the Senate about the extension of unemployment insurance compensation on July 20, 2010.

Senator Shaheen discusses final passage of Wall Street Reform on the floor of the Senate on July 15, 2010.

Senator Shaheen called for passage of a bill she sponsored to grant subpoena power to the BP Oil Spill Commission on the Senate floor on June 30th, 2010. 

Senator Shaheen discusses her support for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on the floor of the Senate on June 16, 2010.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen discusses the costs of the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico at an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on May 25, 2010.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined Senators Harry Reid and Amy Klobuchar at a press conference on May 5th to discuss how Wall Street reform legislation will put consumers back in control and prevent big banks from gambling with the American people's money. 

Senator Shaheen, in a statement on the Senate floor, outlined the how the Senate health care legislation will improve the way health care is delivered through increased efficiency. The historic reform measures include innovative practices, such as accountable care organizations, payment reform, and medical homes, that will help the nation move away from a system that rewards volume over value.

Senator Shaheen, along with ten other freshmen Democratic Senators, introduced a collection of amendments that will broaden and accelerate efforts to encourage innovation and lower costs for consumers across the nation's health care system. The Freshmen Innovation and Value package will reduce waste and inefficiencies, decrease fraud, and simplify the health care system.

(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, along with ten other freshmen Democratic Senators, today introduced a collection of amendments that will broaden and accelerate efforts to encourage innovation and lower costs for consumers across the nation's health care system. The Freshmen Innovation and Value package, which has been endorsed by some of the nation's leading business, consumer and health provider organizations, including Business Roundtable, AARP, AFL-CIO, New America Foundation, and others.  In New Hampshire, these cost containment provisions have been endorsed by the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System and New Hampshire Voices for Health.  The Freshmen Innovation and Value package would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act currently under consideration by the Senate. 

The cost containment amendments strengthen the Senate's current health reform proposal by establishing public-private arrangements to better synchronize changes across medicine, with an eye towards preventing cost-shifting to others; eliminating red tape and fighting fraud, which drives-up costs; and compelling Medicare to become a leader in overall health reform by speeding the move toward a higher-value, lower-cost model for the future.

Senator Shaheen encouraged her colleagues to move quickly to pass meaningful and comprehensive health care reform in a speech on the floor of the Senate. She called on her colleagues to support reform so that necessary improvements can be made to the nation's ailing health care system.

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Shaheen questioned witnesses Secretary Gates, Secretary Clinton, and Chairman Mullen on their assessment of Afghanistan, expectations for the troop increase, and how success will be measured. In her remarks, Shaheen stressed the need for better coordination on the ground between the U.S. and NATO allies. The December 3 hearing comes as New Hampshire prepares to send nearly 150 additional National Guard Members to Afghanistan.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, in a statement on the floor of the Senate, urged her colleagues to make preventive health care screenings and care available to women at no cost, highlighting the cost savings and health benefits that will result if the legislation is passed.

Senator Shaheen urged her colleagues in the Senate to help make health care more affordable for small businesses by passing comprehensive health care reform that reigns in insurance premiums and provides tax credits to employers that offer coverage. Shaheen said controlling health care costs will relieve the financial burden on small businesses so that they can keep their doors open and create jobs.

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a leader in the fight to extend unemployment benefits to jobless workers in all 50 states and co-author of the Senate compromise amendment, today applauded Senate passage of a fair extension of unemployment insurance to jobless workers in New Hampshire and across the country. 

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, in a statement on the floor of the Senate, pointed to the unsustainable costs of health care and the burden they put on families, small businesses, and the economy. Shaheen pointed to research that shows costs can be controlled and quality of care improved by promoting effective delivery models that emphasize coordination and individualized care as is the case with several health care initiatives in New Hampshire.

Senator Shaheen called the delay tactics used by opponents of the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act unacceptable, and pointed to the approximately two hundred thousand workers who lost their benefits while the bill was held up in the Senate for nearly a month.

Senator Shaheen urged the opponents of the extension to stop playing politics and pass the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The bill would provide at least 14 weeks of assistance for the nearly 2 million Americans who will exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of the year.

On October 29, Senator Jeanne Shaheen discussed the need for the Senate to pass the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act that would provide at least 14 additional weeks of unemployment insurance in all 50 states. She urged her colleagues to help the 7,000 jobless Americans who exhaust their benefits every day.

Senator Shaheen, in a statement on the floor of the Senate, expressed support for the Unemployment Compensation Act, noting that each day the legislation is stalled 7,000 Americans lose their benefits. Since the legislation was first proposed, nearly 100,000 Americans exhausted their unemployment benefits.

Senator Shaheen made the case for health care reform by highlighting three New Hampshire initiatives-the Center for Informed Choice, the Medical Home Pilot Program, and Keene Vision 2020-that are transforming the health care system and revolutionizing how health care services are delivered to patients.

Senator Shaheen spoke in support of the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act and urged her colleagues to stop stall tactics and help those hardest hit by the recession. The job market is the worst since the Great Depression, with one job opening for every six unemployed workers.

Senator Shaheen provided examples of how health care reform will benefit Americans, specifically how the proposed legislation will improve the quality of care and lower costs. Shaheen pointed to health quality initiatives in New Hampshire that are successfully reducing the number of hospital readmissions for both seniors and frequent emergency room users. Shaheen has introduced several cost savings proposals that have been or will likely be included in the Senates final bill.

Senator Shaheen encouraged lawmakers to quickly pass the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. With nearly 2 million Americans slated to lose their benefits between September and the end of 2009, the bill would extend a much needed lifeline for those hardest hit by the recession.

Senator Shaheen, along with 13 other Democratic senators, called for the swift passage of a bill to extend unemployment benefits. The Unemployment Extension Act would help the nearly 2 million Americans who face losing their benefits by the end of this year.

Senator Shaheen took to the Senate floor with the other freshman to dispel myths about health care reform. Specifically, Shaheen outlined how the proposed consumer-based, market-driven reforms will increase consumer choice and promote competition among insurance companies.

On the floor of the Senate, Senator Shaheen called for an end to the partisan political games that have prevented the Senate from acting quickly to extend unemployment benefits. With Wall Street prepared to give out big bonuses, Shaheen called refusing to come to the aid of unemployed Americans unacceptable.

Senator Shaheen called for an end to the discrimination of women by insurance companies, calling it unacceptable that women often pay more to get less. Shaheen believes that health care reform should level the playing field for women so that they have access to the quality affordable care they need.

On the floor of the Senate, Senator Shaheen urged her colleagues to support extending unemployment benefits in all 50 states. With unemployed Americans facing the worst job market since the Great Depression, extending unemployment benefits is one of the most effective ways to the economy moving.

Along with the nine other freshman Democratic Senators, Senator Shaheen spoke in favor of health care reform, showing that it is possible to find savings in the health care system without sacrificing the quality of care.

Senator Shaheen spoke of the critical need for health care reform for New Hampshire families and all Americans. "With costs too high and access too limited," Shaheen said. "Now is the time to stabilize health care costs and reform our healthcare system."

Senator Shaheen recalled her friendship with the late Senator Ted Kennedy on September 10, 2009. Shaheen said it was an honor and privilege to have worked with such a exemplary public servant as Kennedy, calling him a role model for the next generation of public servants.

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen's first speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate focused on the urgent need to get the economy back on track by investing in clean, renewable energy. Shaheen, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is committed to ensuring that America leads the way in building tomorrow's clean energy economy, creating millions of jobs and opportunity up and down the economic ladder.

Senator Shaheen recently asked constituents how they would be affected by an increase in student loan costs that will take effect if Congress does not act to prevent a doubling in subsidized Stafford Loans interest rates. This increase in rates will take effect at the end of the month if Congress does not act. More than 650 constituents wrote back to Senator Shaheen to share their stories.

Click on the link above to hear the story of Dennis Jette, a New Hampshire resident from Nashua. Click here to read more responses.

Senator Shaheen recently asked constituents how they would be affected by an increase in student loan costs that will take effect if Congress does not act to prevent a doubling in subsidized Stafford Loans interest rates. This increase in rates will take effect at the end of the month if Congress does not act. More than 650 constituents wrote back to Senator Shaheen to share their stories.

Click on the link above to hear the story of Coua Early, a New Hampshire resident from Newport. Click here to read more responses.

On the WGIR Morning Show, Senator Shaheen discussed a bill she recently introduced with Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) that would save approximately $500 million per year by reducing the amount the federal government can spend on buying and leasing non-essential vehicles.  Read more  (June 23)

STEVE INSKEEP, host: Congress is still moving to try to get some help to people who are unemployed. The jobless rate, of course, is still high, and that prompted the House to pass a bill last month extending unemployment benefits. Since then, about 400,000 people have seen their benefits end, as infighting in the Senate has slowed down a similar bill. Last evening, the Senate voted to take up the measure, but some differences still remain, as NPR's Audie Cornish reports. AUDIE CORNISH: Partisan bickering stalled this bill for nearly a month. First, many Democrats argued that the House bill, aimed just at states with the highest unemployment rates, was too narrow. New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen was among those Democrats who pushed to broaden the provision. Representative JEANNE SHAHEEN (Democrat, New Hampshire): Unemployment isn't a New England problem or a Montana problem or a Southern problem. It's a hardship that hits every community in every state, in every part of our country. CORNISH: So the version moving to the Senate floor would provide an additional 14 weeks of unemployment benefits to all states. Where the jobless rate is more than eight-and-a-half percent, the extension would run 20 weeks. Lawmakers will pay for the $2.4 billion addition by extending the unemployment tax employers are already paying. But in the last few weeks, Republicans have proposed other amendments to the bill, measures related to immigration or the bank bailout program or to ban funding to the controversial community group ACORN. Majority Leader Harry Reid claims that this is what really slowed things down… Representative HARRY REID (Democrat, Nevada; House Majority Leader): Republicans decided to make a political statement by demanding completely irrelevant amendments, amendments that have little, if anything, to do with unemployment or even the economy, generally, and they decided that the political statement was more important than helping their const

In an interview with WBZ's Ed Walsh today, New Hampshire democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen touched on several important issues facing the nation such as U.S. exports, unemployment benefits, health care reform, and Afghanistan.