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Shaheen Calls on World Health Organization to Evaluate Public Health Risks of Holding 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil
**Nearly two million people in Brazil have contracted the Zika virus since its initial outbreak** **Shaheen voices concern for athletes, spectators, and public who risk exposure and global acceleration of the Zika outbreak** **Shaheen's letter follows an earlier press conference held by the World Health Organization on the topic** (Washington, DC) - Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) urged the World Health Organization to break their silence on the potential for the 2016 Summer Olympic Game… Continue Reading
May 13, 2016
Shaheen Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Respond to the Opioid Epidemic
(Washington, DC) - Today the House passed legislation, similar to the Shaheen-sponsored Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) passed by the Senate in March, aimed at curbing the heroin and opioid crisis. The House legislation authorizes support for treatment providers and law enforcement's efforts to combat drug trafficking, however, it does not provide funding for these programs. Shaheen is leading the fight in Congress to pass emergency funding to address the opioid crisis and has au… Continue Reading
May 13, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Shooting of Two Manchester Police Officers
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the shooting of two Manchester Police Officers early this morning: "Every time our brave men and women in uniform step into the line of duty they are putting themselves in harm's way to protect us and our communities. Today is a sobering reminder of the risks we ask our police officers to take every day. My thoughts are with the two Manchester Police Officers who were shot this morning and their families. … Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
Shaheen Denounces Failure to Extend Program that Benefits Afghan Interpreters in Defense Bill
(Washington, DC)-Despite a backlog of Afghan interpreters seeking refuge in the United States, today the Senate Armed Services Committee approved legislation that failed to extend or authorize new visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, which allows Afghans who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and face threats as a result to apply for refuge in the United States. If the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act were to pass Congress in its current form, the S… Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
Shaheen Priorities Included in Committee-Approved Defense Bill
**Shaheen provisions bolster the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air National Guard Base** **Bill also includes her language directing the Department of Defense to adopt safe opioid prescribing guidelines and pain management alternatives to address rise in servicemember addiction** **Shaheen vows to continue to fight to support the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program** (Washington, DC) - This afternoon, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense… Continue Reading
May 11, 2016
Small Business Committee Approves Shaheen, Vitter Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize Successful Programs to Encourage High-Tech Small Business Growth
**SBIR, STTR have proven track record of helping small businesses succeed and grow** ** Without Congressional action, programs will expire in 2017** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC), and SBC Chairman David Vitter (R-LA), today secured committee approval of their legislation to make permanent and strengthen the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Tran… Continue Reading
May 10, 2016
As Judge Garland Submits Credentials to Senate Judiciary Committee, Shaheen Renews Call for a Hearing on His Nomination
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) renewed her call on Republican Senate leaders to fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities and hold hearings and a vote on President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Merrick Garland. Following the practice of previous nominees to the Supreme Court, Judge Garland today submitted his completed questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Garland's questionnaire presents an exhaustive look at his distinguished career, cr… Continue Reading
May 10, 2016
Shaheen Request for SBIR & STTR Permanency for Department of Defense Included in National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today welcomed the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would make permanent the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for the Department of Defense (DoD). These programs help small businesses engage in the research and development that helps keep the U.S. competitive, and many of the partnerships created through SBIR and STTR… Continue Reading
May 09, 2016
SHAHEEN CHRISTENS USS MANCHESTER, NEW LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP FOR U.S. NAVY
**Official Video Footage Here** **Shaheen serves as official sponsor of ship named after Queen City** (Mobile, AL) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, participated in the christening ceremony for the USS Manchester today at the Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, AL. As the official sponsor of the Littoral Combat Ship, Shaheen is considered a permanent member of the ship's crew and her initials are welded into a part of the ship's hull. In keeping with t… Continue Reading
May 04, 2016
SHAHEEN APPROVES FUNDING REQUEST TO ALLEVIATE AIRPORT SECURITY WAIT TIMES
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the leading Democrat on the Senate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, has approved a DHS request by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to shift $34 million in funding in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) budget. These funds will allow the TSA to increase the number of security screeners at U.S airports and reduce wait times at security checkpoints in advance of the summer travel surge. "… Continue Reading
May 03, 2016
After Introducing Bipartisan Legislation, Shaheen Meets with New Hampshire Guard to Discuss Counterdrug Program
**Legislation would improve long-term, strategic drug interdiction efforts in New Hampshire and across the country** **Shaheen hears about the Guard's important work helping local law enforcement fight the heroin and opioid pandemic** (Concord, NH)- Today in Concord, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) met with New Hampshire National Guard Counterdrug leadership, the Governor's Advisor on Addiction and Behavioral Health James Vara and leadership from New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking… Continue Reading
April 29, 2016
Shaheen Encourages Participation in National Drug Take-Back Day
(Washington, DC) - Tomorrow, Saturday April 30th, communities across New Hampshire and the country are teaming up with local law enforcement for National Drug Take-Back Day to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs. This event, hosted nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), serves as an important reminder of the services many local law enforcement agencies provide year-round to properly dispose of prescription drugs, especially highly addictive opioid painkillers like OxyContin … Continue Reading
April 29, 2016
Shaheen Statement on Confirmation of UNH Grad, General Lori Robinson, to Lead U.S. Northern Command
[April 18, 2016 - U.S. Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and General Lori Robinson meeting in Senator Shaheen's Washington, DC office] A high resolution version of the photo is available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the Senate's unanimous confirmation of U.S. Air Force General Lori Robinson to serve as the commander of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). "I want to congratulate General Robinson on her historic confirmation as the first w… Continue Reading
April 29, 2016
Shaheen, Capito Introduce Legislation to Bolster National Guard Counterdrug Program
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced legislation that would increase support for a National Guard program that helps local law enforcement and community organizations address the heroin and opioid pandemic. The Shaheen-Capito bill will extend the availability of funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Program from one to three years. This program provides local law enforcement with highly-trained analysts to support their coun… Continue Reading
April 28, 2016
Shaheen on Senate Floor Calls for Resources for NH and the Country to Respond to Zika Virus
**Cites her roundtable discussion in Concord where she heard from local health officials about the need for resources** **Calls Zika threat "a pending public health emergency"** (Washington, DC)-This afternoon on the Senate floor, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called for additional resources to respond to the Zika virus in New Hampshire and across the country, calling the virus "a pending public health emergency." Her remarks follow a roundtable she hosted with top New Hampshire health officia… Continue Reading
April 26, 2016
Shaheen Statement on Armed Services Committee Approval of General Lori Robinson to Lead U.S. Northern Command
**If confirmed in full Senate, General Robinson would be the first woman to lead a combatant command** **Shaheen has had the opportunity to meet with General Robinson and question her in the Armed Services Committee** [April 18, 2016 - U.S. Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Air Force General Lori Robinson meeting in Senator Shaheen's Washington, DC office] A high resolution version of the photo is available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following st… Continue Reading
April 25, 2016
At Girls Inc. in Manchester, Shaheen Celebrates Announcement That Harriet Tubman Will Appear on the New $20 Bill
**A year ago this week, Senator Shaheen visited Girls Inc. to ask girls what woman they'd like to see on the $20** [April 25, 2016 - Manchester, NH - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) meets with students at Girls Inc.] High resolution versions of the photos are available here and here (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Girls Inc. in Manchester to celebrate the announcement by the Treasury Department that it plans to honor the contributions of women to o… Continue Reading
April 22, 2016
In Letter to Senate Leadership, Shaheen, Tester and Merkley State Their Strong Opposition to Advancing Internet Sales Tax Legislation
(Washington, DC) Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote to Senate leadership to express their opposition to internet sales tax legislation advancing in the Senate. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Minority Leader Harry Reid, the Senators, who represent states without sales taxes, outlined the disastrous impact an online sales tax would have on small businesses in their home states. "By reaching new markets acr… Continue Reading
April 22, 2016
On Earth Day, Shaheen Discusses the Recent Breakthrough on Her Energy Efficiency Legislation
**On Wednesday, Senator Shaheen's energy efficiency bill, known as Shaheen-Portman, finally passed the Senate** **Shaheen also praises the signing today of the Paris climate accord and calls for cooperation on fulfilling the United States' obligations** **Shaheen made her remarks at Hollis Montessori School, the first elementary school in the nation to attain the rigorous Passive House efficiency certification** (Washington, DC)-To mark Earth Day, Senator Shaheen visited the Hollis Montesso… Continue Reading
April 21, 2016
Shaheen Secures Resources for Opioid Crisis and Other Key New Hampshire Priorities in Newly Released Federal Funding Bills
**As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Shaheen helped secure an additional $22 million in appropriations legislation for law enforcement, treatment, drug monitoring and drug courts** **Senator Shaheen also fought for relief for New Hampshire's fishermen whose livelihoods are threatened by onerous new monitoring fees** (Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), through her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has secured federal resources for New Hamp… Continue Reading
