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SHAHEEN: ONLINE SALES TAX WOULD HURT NEW HAMPSHIRE SMALL BUSINESSES
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today reiterated her strong opposition to online sales tax legislation in advance of a U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee hearing that will consider potential ways to tax online sales transactions. Online sales tax legislation that passed the U.S. Senate has the potential to put a serious burden on small businesses in New Hampshire, one of five states that does not collect sales tax. "Online sales tax legislation would put a h… Continue Reading
March 11, 2014
SHAHEEN INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP STUDENTS MANAGE DEBT
(Washington, DC) - In a new effort to help students better manage their debt burden, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation today that will strengthen an existing federal student loan data system to give students more comprehensive access to and a better understanding of debt and repayment options. Shaheen's proposal, the Simplifying Access to Student Loan Information Act, calls for the development of a central online portal that will allow students to review all their public … Continue Reading
March 11, 2014
In Case You Missed It: Shaheen Demands Action on Climate Change During All-Night Senate Session
(Washington, DC) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor calling for swift action to address the threat climate change poses to our country as part of an all-night Senate session organized to highlight the environmental and economic consequences of inaction. Shaheen has been a leader on climate change in the Senate and recently reintroduced bipartisan energy efficiency legislation which will cut pollution by the equivalent of taking 22 million cars off the ro… Continue Reading
March 10, 2014
SHAHEEN: MOMENTUM GROWING TO PASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL
(Manchester, NH) -With growing momentum in Congress to pass energy efficiency legislation, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) touted the economic and environmental benefits of her bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) this afternoon at the Environmental Business Council's (EBC) New Hampshire Chapter Luncheon in Manchester. Shaheen updated EBC members, business leaders and environmental advocates about her renewed efforts to pass a new version of the Shaheen-Portman … Continue Reading
March 07, 2014
NEW HAMPSHIRE DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION IN DISASTER RELIEF FOR LINCOLN, LEBANON
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced today that critical disaster relief resources have been awarded to Lincoln and Lebanon for road and bridge repair as a result of severe storm and flooding damage. "These New Hampshire communities have been devastated by severe storms and are still in need of assistance to rebuild," said Shaheen, Ayotte, Shea-Porter and Kuster. "This as… Continue Reading
March 07, 2014
BIPARTISAN COALITION OF SENATORS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In advance of International Women's Day on March 8, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) led a bipartisan coalition of Senators to introduce a resolution Thursday commemorating the 103rd International Women's Day. The International Women's Day Resolution was co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Benjamin Cardin (D-MD), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Patty Mur… Continue Reading
March 06, 2014
SHAHEEN: FIXING OUR NATION’S BRIDGES CRITICAL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, ECONOMY
(Washington, DC) - Citing a need to upgrade and update our roads and bridges, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has introduced legislation that will both maintain public safety and provide businesses and consumers with the infrastructure necessary for a 21st century economy. The Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2014 (SAFE Bridges Act) would establish a program to provide funding specifically dedicated to repair and replace aging and deteriorating bridges. "The condition of our b… Continue Reading
March 06, 2014
SHAHEEN: WE MUST FIX OUR BROKEN MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Shaheen (D-NH) went to the Senate floor this afternoon to call for passage of the Military Justice Improvement Act of which Shaheen is an original cosponsor. As a member of the Senate Armed Service Committee Shaheen has been a leader in the fight against military sexual assault. A vote on the Military Justice Improvement Act is expected as early as this afternoon. Senator Shaheen's remarks as prepared for delivery are included below: Thank you Madam President.… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN UKRAINE
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of Senators, led by Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), introduced a resolution today condemning the Russian military siege of Crimea, calling for a withdrawal of those troops, and a negotiated settlement to any concerns regarding the Crimea. It also urges the administration and European Union to use a range of economic and diplomatic leverage against Russia should it fail to abide by these basic economic norms. "Russia m… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN HOUSE VOTE PASSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the co-author of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act, released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives' vote today approving (375-36) a bipartisan energy efficiency bill sponsored by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT): "With energy efficiency, we have the fastest, most cost-effective way to address our energy needs all the while creating jobs and growing our economy. I'… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
SHAHEEN, JOHNSON, MANCHIN, AYOTTE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from issuing grants to states for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The NHTSA initiated the Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program in 2009, which provides states with funds to conduct discriminatory, motorcycle-only checkpoints where riders are specificall… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
In Case You Missed It: Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill Gains Momentum
(Washington, DC) - The bipartisan Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act is picking up momentum; since last week, the bill has been endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans as well as environmental groups, utility groups and industry leaders. In total, the reintroduced legislation has ten bipartisan cosponsors. In case you missed it, here's what people are saying about the bill that will create jobs, protect the environment, and save people billions: "Commercial t… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
AT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING SHAHEEN REITERATES OPPOSITION TO BASE CLOSURE PROPOSAL
(Washington, DC) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reiterated her opposition to base closure proposals at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing where she directly relayed concerns to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel regarding these proposals in this year's White House budget. Today's hearing was the first opportunity to address the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization request with senior cabinet members. "Another round of base closures is at odds with the inte… Continue Reading
March 04, 2014
IN ADVANCE OF ARMED SERVICES HEARING, SHAHEEN RAISES CONCERNS OVER BASE CLOSURE RECOMMENDATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD REDUCTIONS
(Washington, DC) - After the White House unveiled a budget that recommends base closures and National Guard reductions, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today is voicing opposition to these proposals and announcing plans to relay her concerns directly to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel tomorrow during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. Tomorrow's hearing will be the committee's first formal opportunity to review the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization request. "I have rep… Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
SHAHEEN: LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FOR JOBS IN ENERGY EFFICIENT ECONOMY
(LACONIA, NH) - Renewing her efforts to move the first major energy bill in several years, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today visited the Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) to discuss how her newly reintroduced Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency legislation will help create jobs, reduce pollution and save consumers billions of dollars. During her visit to the LRCC campus in Laconia, Shaheen toured the LRCC Energy Services and Technology Program and discussed how the bipartisan bill she r… Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
SHAHEEN: WE OWE OUR VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, GOOD PAYING JOBS
(Manchester, NH) - Calling attention to the need to further promote economic opportunity for our veterans, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) toured Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) this morning to discuss her legislative efforts that will help create good paying jobs for those who have served our country. Shaheen also highlighted GSM's leadership when it comes to hiring New Hampshire veterans; almost sixteen percent of Granite State Manufacturing's employees are veterans which is double the se… Continue Reading
February 27, 2014
SHAHEEN, PORTMAN RENEW EFFORT TO PASS BIPARTISAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today renewed their push for a national energy efficiency strategy by reintroducing an updated version of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC). The legislation has received widespread support from Democrats and Republicans as well as industry leaders, energy-efficiency advocates and environmental stakeholders because it reduces pollution, saves consumers money and creates jobs. … Continue Reading
February 27, 2014
FRIDAY IN LACONIA: SHAHEEN TO DISCUSS NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY LEGISLATION AT LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will discuss the reintroduction of her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation, Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) during a visit to Lakes Region Community College Energy Services and Technology Program in Laconia at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 28th. Shaheen will also tour the program's facilities with Lakes Region Community College President Scott Kalicki and speak to a building operator certification class on how her bill… Continue Reading
February 26, 2014
SHAHEEN FILES CHARLIE MORGAN ACT AS AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE VETERANS BILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced the Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act as an amendment to a comprehensive veterans bill that the Senate is debating this week and is designed to improve the lives of our nation's veterans and their families. Shaheen's amendment would extend federal benefits to legally married, same-sex veteran couples and help put the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) policies in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling … Continue Reading
February 26, 2014
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AWARDED TO NEW ENGLAND
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced this morning that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will give $32.8 million in disaster relief funding to coastal communities in New England that have been suffering severe economic losses in recent years due to declining fish populations. "This morning's announcement is great news for New Hampshire's fishing industry," Shaheen said. "These disaster relief resources that I've long fought for will provide cr… Continue Reading
