Shaheen fights for Memorial Bridge funding

(Portsmouth, N.H.) -- Standing with Portsmouth's Memorial Bridge behind her, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today called efforts to cut funding for the bridge "irresponsible" and vowed to fight to ensure it gets the money it needs for crucial infrastructure improvements. Shaheen spoke on Monday, Mach 14, 2011. Portsmouth Mayor Thomas Ferrini, local business owner Jay McSharry, and Portsmouth naval Shipyard Metal Trades Council President Paul O'Connor also spoke about the effects that an elimination of funds would have on the community.