Press
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE WELCOME TIGER FUNDING FOR SARAH LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) welcomed an announcement this evening that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award $25 million in grant funding for the replacement of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge. The 70-year-old bridge, which connects Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, is rated structurally deficient, and requires immediate replacement to ensure public safety and continuation of interstate commerce. "This is terrific n… Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON SENATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM VOTE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after a Constitutional Amendment to allow Congress and States to "regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections" advanced in the Senate. The amendment expressly forbids any legislation that would impact or limit the freedom of the press. "The American people lose when corporations and special interests can spend limitless dollars trying… Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
ON SENATE FLOOR, SHAHEEN HONORS AMERICAN JOURNALISTS MURDERED BY ISIS, CONDEMNS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
(Click here to watch Senator Shaheen's floor speech) (Washington, DC) - This evening, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) 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 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), terrorists. The resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Marco Rubio (R-… Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO OFFER REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON THE MURDERS OF AMERICAN JOURNALISTS
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) today to introduce a bipartisan bill authorizing up to $10 million in rewards for information leading up to the arrest and conviction of any individuals involved in the kidnapping and murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff. The bill would update the State Department's Rewards for Justice Program to offer a reward to anyone who provides in… Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
AT PEASE, SHAHEEN CONGRATULATES AIR NATIONAL GUARD ON KC-46A TANKER SELECTION
(Portsmouth, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Pease Air Force Base yesterday to take part in a ceremony congratulating the men and women of the Air National Guard 157th Refueling Wing as well as the entire New Hampshire Air National Guard and New Hampshire National Guard on the official selection of Pease as the home for the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. Shaheen has worked closely with the entire New Hampshire congressional delegation to advocate for the Air Force's selec… Continue Reading
September 04, 2014
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND FLORIDA SENATORS TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION HONORING LIVES OF SLAIN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS, CONDEMNING ISIS
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) will introduce a bipartisan resolution in the Senate to honor the lives of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and condemn the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist organization that brutally killed them. The resolution recognizes the significant contributions Foley and Sotloff made "through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria and elsewhere," and calls… Continue Reading
September 04, 2014
SHAHEEN CALLS ON PRESIDENT FOR NEW, INCREASED SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, is calling on President Barack Obama to work with international counterparts while at the NATO summit in Wales to address Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine and bolster the international response. "As the United States gathers with our allies, we must address Russia's illegal disregard for international norms and agreements and reaffirm our support of Ukrainian independence and territorial integrity… Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
SHAHEEN, HASSAN ANNOUNCE GRANT TO STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO BOOST NEW HAMPSHIRE SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan today announced the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) as the recipient of a $159,725 grant through the third round of the State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) grant program. The STEP program, which Shaheen helped create, is an export initiative that helps states assist small businesses to enter and succeed in the international marketplace. "Increasing exports is a common-sense way to … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
IN PORTSMOUTH, SHAHEEN SHOWCASES SHIPYARD, AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WORKERS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) this morning joined officials from New Hampshire and Maine in showcasing the vital contributions of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to the New England economy and national security during a visit by Vice President Joe Biden. Shaheen, a longtime and vocal advocate for the shipyard and its workers, used the opportunity to reiterate her strong opposition to the administration's base closure recommendations and highlight the important ongoing work at the base. "The… Continue Reading
September 02, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON MURDER OF STEVEN SOTLOFF BY ISIL TERRORISTS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after reports indicate that American journalist Steven Sotloff, a graduate of Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire, was murdered by ISIL terrorists: "The brutal murder of Steven Sotloff by ISIL militants is yet another abhorrent act of terrorism and a tragedy for those who knew and loved Steven. Steven was an innocent journalist whose life was horrifically taken in another cowardly act of terrorism that sadly emphasizes the g… Continue Reading
September 02, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN’S WEDNESDAY TRIP TO PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement in advance of Vice President Joe Biden's upcoming Wednesday visit to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: "Our shipyard plays a critical role in our national security interests as well as in our regional economy. And as I will show the Vice President tomorrow, it's also home to some of the most talented and dedicated workers in the country whom I've been proud to support throughout my career. It's for these reasons that I've used my … Continue Reading
September 01, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON LABOR DAY
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement celebrating Labor Day: "Today I'm proud to recognize the working men and women whose hard work and dedication are the backbone of our economy and middle-class. As families and friends gather for barbeques and parades this Labor Day, I hope people across New Hampshire will join me to celebrate the contributions our workers have made to our country."… Continue Reading
August 29, 2014
SHAHEEN DEDICATES VETERANS ‘HONOR WALL’ AT BEDFORD HILLS CENTER
(Bedford, NH) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today joined a dedication ceremony for a new "Honor Wall" recognizing the military veteran residents and staff at the Bedford Hills Center in Bedford. The Bedford Hills Center is a Genesis HealthCare skilled nursing center providing high-quality care for New Hampshire veterans and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) and Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) We Honor Veterans (WHV) program. "We owe a tre… Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
FRIDAY IN BEDFORD: SHAHEEN TO DEDICATE ‘HONOR WALL’ AT BEDFORD HILLS CENTER
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will take part in a ceremony dedicating the "Honor Wall" at Bedford Hills Center, a Genesis HealthCare skilled nursing center, Friday, August 29 at 1:15 p.m. Genesis HealthCare is the first skilled nursing provider to join We Honor Veterans (WHV) and provides high quality care for veterans in New Hampshire and across the country. The "Honor Wall" will honor residents and members of the Bedford Hills Center staff that have served in the Armed Forces. Media plan… Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
SHAHEEN CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO ADDRESS ISIL THREAT, DISMANTLE TERRORIST GROUP’S FINANCES
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today called on the Departments of Treasury and State to "do everything in [their] power to disrupt and stop the flow of money and foreign fighters to the terrorist organization, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)." Shaheen's letter to Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew and Secretary of State John Kerry comes one week following ISIL's brutal murder of American journalist and New Hampshire native James Foley. "Dismantling ISIL's finances and fund-… Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON MARKET BASKET ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after an agreement to resolve the ongoing Market Basket standoff was announced: "Market Basket stores are an important part of our communities and their return to normal operations is a win for their workers and people across New Hampshire. I was pleased to hear of the agreement and look forward to their workers being back on the job."… Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON BILL MARCELLO OF KEENE
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of longtime community leader and former CEO of Southwestern Community Services: "Bill Marcello devoted his entire life to helping others in need, and our communities are better places because of his efforts. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, and my thoughts are with his wife, Shirley, his children Judd and Jessica, all the lives Bill touched throughout his years of incredible service. He will be missed."… Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
SHAHEEN: AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE WILL BENEFIT NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILIES, ECONOMY
(Rochester, NH) - This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) met with early child care providers at the Rochester Child Care Center in Rochester to discuss her plans to boost New Hampshire's economy and help families who are struggling with child care costs by updating the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC). The existing CDCTC has not kept pace with rising child care costs, which can exceed more than $11,000 annually for a single child in New Hampshire. Shaheen's legislation, the … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF JAMES FOLEY BY ISIL TERRORISTS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the murder of New Hampshire photojournalist James Foley by ISIL terrorists: "James Foley was a respected and accomplished journalist who devoted his life to one of our most important freedoms - the freedom of press. Everyone who knew him recognized his dedication to his work and his commitment to sharing his eye-witness reporting of world events. His murder was a cowardly act of terrorism and underscores the threat that ISIL… Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
WEDNESDAY IN ROCHESTER: SHAHEEN HIGHLIGHTS PLAN TO MAKE CHILD CARE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILIES
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will tour the Rochester Child Care Center on Wednesday, August 20, in Rochester at 11:00 a.m. and discuss her plan to make child care more affordable for New Hampshire families by updating the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC). Currently, too many New Hampshire families are struggling with the high cost of child care which can run more than $11,000 annually. Shaheen's legislation, the Helping Working Families Afford Child Care Act, would increase the … Continue Reading
