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Shaheen Becomes Lead Democrat on Key Funding Subcommittee
(Washington, DC) - This afternoon, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced that Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will serve as the lead Democrat of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee. This panel is tasked with authoring the annual funding bill for the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space A… Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Shaheen Secures Assurances From General James Mattis on Support & Importance of NATO, Value of U.S. Strategic Alliances
Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis, during his confirmation hearing before the committee today. Shaheen questioned Gen. Mattis on his support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the importance of U.S. strategic alliances, highlighting the news today of U.S. troops … Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Shaheen Votes Against Republican Leadership’s Resolution to Set in Motion Repeal of Healthcare Reform
(Washington, DC) - Last night, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) voted against the Republican leadership's budget resolution that would begin the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a replacement, a move that would strip nearly 120,000 Granite Staters of their healthcare coverage. The budget resolution passed the Republican-led U.S. Senate after a late night voting session. Shaheen, a leader in Congress on efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, went to the Senate floor on Tu… Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
After Question from Shaheen, Rex Tillerson States that He Doesn’t Support Muslim Immigration Ban
**In response to Shaheen, Tillerson explains why it would be important to divest from his financial interest in Exxon Mobil if confirmed, in sharp contrast to Trump's comments earlier today** Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, questioned President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his confirmation hearing before the committee today. During … Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Cosponsor Amendment to Protect Health Care Coverage for Over 50,000 Granite Staters
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today co-sponsored a budget amendment aimed at protecting health insurance coverage for over 50,000 Granite Staters who receive coverage - including coverage for behavioral health services and substance misuse treatment - through New Hampshire's bipartisan Medicaid expansion program. The amendment, introduced by Senator Menendez (D-NJ), would establish a budget point of order to prevent any legislation that increase… Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
Shaheen Challenges Rex Tillerson on Putin’s Authoritarian Regime
**Shaheen points to a New York Times report on Russians who died after opposing the Kremlin** **Shaheen's questioning comes the day after she introduced bipartisan Russian sanctions legislation for interfering in the November elections** Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the first Senator to call for public hearings on Russian interference in the November elections… Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
Shaheen Receives Commitment from Rex Tillerson to Preserve Global Gender Equality Programs at State Department
Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the only woman on the panel, questioned President-Elect Trump's Nominee for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. During her questioning, Sen. Shaheen pressed Tillerson on global gender equality programs and women's reproductive health and family planning. Ti… Continue Reading
January 10, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Her Meeting with Linda McMahon, Nominee for Small Business Administrator
High res photo available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (SBC), who will lead the Democrats during the confirmation process of Small Business Administration (SBA) nominees, released the following statement after her meeting today with Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Small Business Administrator: "My conversation with Linda McMahon was a productive opportu… Continue Reading
January 10, 2017
Shaheen Introduces Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen. Shaheen participated in a press conference alongside Senators Cardin, McCain, Menendez, Graham, and Klobuchar this afternoon. Watch Sen. Shaheen's remarks here. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Senate Armed Services Committees and the first Senator to call for public hearings on Russian interference in the November elections, joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,… Continue Reading
January 10, 2017
On Senate Floor, Shaheen Says Efforts by Trump & Republican Leadership to Repeal Healthcare Reform Law Would Be a "Broken Promise" to Communities Struggling With the Opioid Epidemic
**Shaheen points to President-elect Trump's many visits to New Hampshire where he pledged to take on the opioid epidemic** **Shaheen also called on Congress to work together to improve the Affordable Care Act rather than repeal, and cited her successfully work across the aisle to make an improvement to the law in 2015** **Watch Here** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) went to the Senate Floor with Democratic colleagues on Monday night to speak out against the steps taken … Continue Reading
January 06, 2017
Shaheen on Public Intel Report on Russian Hacking: “It’s Now Time For President-elect Trump to Face the Facts and Prepare to Work with Congress on an Aggressive Response”
(Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees and the first to call for Congressional hearings on Russian hacking of our elections, issued the following statement: "The evidence in this report is overwhelming," said Senator Shaheen. "This report clearly shows Putin's direct role, as well as the extent and purpose of his campaign to undermine our elections. I'm relieved that this information is finally available to the Am… Continue Reading
January 06, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate Democrats to Demand Speaker Ryan Stop “Harmful, Partisan” Path Toward Defunding Planned Parenthood
**In new letter to Speaker Ryan, Senators make clear they are prepared to fight back to protect "wellbeing and lives" of millions of women, men, and families nationwide who rely on Planned Parenthood** **Shaheen and Hassan held a press conference with other Senate Democrats yesterday to address Speaker Ryan's plan to defund Planned Parenthood as part of the process they've initiated to repeal the Affordable Care Act** (Washington, DC) - Today, following an announcement that House Republican l… Continue Reading
January 05, 2017
SHAHEEN: “Republicans in Congress do not have a mandate to defund Planned Parenthood”
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) held a press conference with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) this afternoon to address the Republican plan announced today to defund Planned Parenthood through budget reconciliation legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act. "Let me make one point very clear: Republicans in Congress do not have a mandate to de… Continue Reading
January 05, 2017
Shaheen Questions Top Intelligence Officials About Russia’s Strategy to Undermine US Alliances Through Cyber Attacks
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee on European Affairs, participated in an Armed Services Committee hearing on foreign cyber threats to the United States. During the hearing, Shaheen questioned Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Marcel Lettre, and Director of the National Security Agency Admira… Continue Reading
January 05, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Her Meeting with Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after her meeting this morning with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of State, former Exxon Mobile CEO Rex Tillerson: "I appreciated the opportunity to have a broad conversation with Mr. Tillerson about his views on the many challenges that the next Secretary of State will face," said Shaheen. "We discussed his extensive experience in the… Continue Reading
January 05, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Join Moderate Senate Democrats on Letter to Republican Leadership: We Stand Ready to Discuss Improvements to Affordable Care Act and Encourage You Not to Rush to Repeal
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of moderate Senate Democrats led by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) urging Republican Congressional leadership to discuss meaningful improvements to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before rushing to fast-track a repeal of the landmark health care law that would strip 30 million Americans of health care insurance. In a letter sent to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Health Education Labor & Pensions (… Continue Reading
January 04, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Her Meeting with Secretary of Defense Nominee General James Mattis
High res photo available here (Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after her meeting today with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis: "My conversation with General Mattis was a valuable opportunity to discuss the many security challenges facing our country and New Hampshire's important role in our national defense," said Shaheen. "In our wide-ra… Continue Reading
January 04, 2017
Senator Shaheen Calls March Toward ACA Repeal Without Replacement "Reckless" and Calls for Bipartisan Effort to Improve the Law
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after voting against a measure that would begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act: "Healthcare reform has helped 690,000 Granite Staters with access to healthcare coverage," said Shaheen. "It's highly reckless to begin the process of repealing this law, especially when there's no plan to replace it. I've successfully worked across the aisle to improve the Affordable Care Act and I would encourage Pres… Continue Reading
January 04, 2017
Shaheen, Gillibrand, Schatz Introduce 'Right Start' Bill to Expand Child Care Tax Credit for Working Families
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Right Start Child Care and Education Act, legislation that would expand the child care tax credit and provide other assistance to help families afford child care. The legislation would expand the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which was first enacted in 1976 to help working families pay for child care. The tax credit does not reflect the current costs of child… Continue Reading
January 03, 2017
Shaheen Congratulates U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Recognizes First All-Female, All-Democrat Delegation
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) extended her congratulations to Senator Maggie Hassan, who was sworn in as New Hampshire's junior senator this afternoon. Senators Shaheen and Hassan are the only women to serve as both Governors and U.S. Senators. As is tradition for the senior senator, Senator Shaheen escorted Senator Hassan to the Senate floor for her swearing-in, which was conducted by Vice President Joe Biden. "I offer my congratulations to Senator Hassan, who has ser… Continue Reading
