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BERLIN PRISON FUNDING INCLUDED IN 2012 FUNDING BILL
(Washington, DC) - The long-dormant federal prison in Berlin would finally open under a funding plan approved by a key Senate panel today. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who has fought for funding of the prison, applauded the legislation, which was approved by a bipartisan 15-1 vote. The funding bill must still be approved by the full Senate Appropriations Committee, which meets tomorrow. "This is a very positive step for the people of Berlin," Shaheen said. "This prison is ready to open… Continue Reading
September 14, 2011
SHAHEEN: CONGRESS NEEDS TO ACT NOW ON DISASTER AID
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today urged Congress to act now to provide comprehensive disaster aid, so that families, businesses, and state and local governments can get the resources needed to recover from the devastating storm and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene. Shaheen joined 11 colleagues from states impacted by Hurricane Irene in a letter to Congressional leadership, and spoke today at a Capitol Hill press conference. Video of her remarks can be seen here:… Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
SHAHEEN: FEMA RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP EMERGENCY DISASTER AREAS
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today to call for federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help areas of New Hampshire damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: A little more than two weeks ago, Tropical Storm Irene came barreling through New Hampshire, dumping as much as eight inches of rain in parts of our state. The damage to property and infrastructure, especially in the … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
SHAHEEN: FEMA RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP EMERGENCY DISASTER AREAS
SHAHEEN: FEMA RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP EMERGENCY DISASTER AREAS As prepared for delivery: A little more than two weeks ago, Tropical Storm Irene came barreling through New Hampshire, dumping as much as eight inches of rain in parts of our state. The damage to property and infrastructure, especially in the northern part of the state, was significant. The surging waters and high winds destroyed roads and bridges, damaged thousands of homes, left nearly 200,000 without power, devastate… Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
FEDERAL CONTRACT WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NEW ENGLAND WILL RESTORE CRITICAL FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded the news that Planned Parenthood of Northern New England will receive a direct contract with the federal government to provide affordable family planning services in New Hampshire, which Shaheen recently urged federal officials to consider. "Women in every part of the state deserve access to affordable reproductive health services, and Planned Parenthood is a critical provider of those services in our state," Shaheen said. "These c… Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
FUNDS RELEASED TO NASHUA AIRPORT
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that $10 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been released for runway construction at Boire Field at the Nashua Municipal Airport. The project, which ensures the runway meets current safety standards, had been threatened by the recent FAA shutdown. "I am pleased the Administration has released these funds so that this important project, and the crucial safety upgrades associated with it, can … Continue Reading
September 12, 2011
NEW HAMPSHIRE TO GET $1 MILLION TO REPAIR ROADS AND BRIDGES FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM IRENE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that New Hampshire will get $1 million from the Department of Transportation's emergency relief program. "This money will help our state rebuild and repair roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. We are grateful for the funds," said Shaheen. Tropical Storm Irene closed or restricted more than 150 state roads and 475 local roads in New Hampshire. Since the storm, Shaheen has been an active voice in supporting relief eff… Continue Reading
September 09, 2011
SHAHEEN: KEENE CLINIC TO SEE FIRST PATIENTS ON MONDAY
(Washington, DC) - Capping a long-standing fight she has waged on behalf of New Hampshire veterans, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that the US Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Keene Outreach Clinic will open its doors next week. As the Monadnock region's first veterans' health services facility, the clinic will offer full-time primary care and part-time mental health services to the several thousand veterans in the region. "It is tremendous news that Keene area veterans … Continue Reading
September 09, 2011
LOANS AVAILABLE FOR DISASTER RELIEF
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that New Hampshire citizens affected by Tropical Storm Irene can now apply for low-interest disaster relief loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), even if they don't own a business. The loans are available to businesses, non-profit organizations, and homeowners to help replace disaster-damaged property and keep businesses running during the recovery process. "As New Hampshire continues to deal with the af… Continue Reading
September 09, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $460,000 FOR DURHAM-BASED GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY FIRM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced Applied Geosolutions of Durham has won a $460,000 competitive grant through the Department of Agriculture's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The company will use the award to develop a satellite-based mapping system that can remotely determine what kind of land use practices are in place on farms. "Applied Geosolutions has received several SBIR awards since it went into business 10 years ago," said Stephen … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
SHAHEEN: CONGRESS MUST ACT ON JOBS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement in response to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on jobs: "We have before us a number of strong, bipartisan measures that can help grow jobs quickly. Tax cuts for the middle class, investments in infrastructure, and job training are all proposals that have historically seen support from both parties. "I know disagreements remain, and that getting something done will be difficult. But I… Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
SHAHEEN HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF PATENT REFORM AS WAY TO KEEP AMERICA COMPETITIVE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today praised the final passage of a critical patent reform bill, which will spur economic growth and help businesses create jobs by encouraging innovation and helping American entrepreneurs compete globally. The America Invents Act (S.23) passed the Senate in a vote of 89-9 and now heads to the President. The legislation marks the first meaningful reform of the U.S. patent system in nearly 60 years and adds nothing to the nation's debt bec… Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
SHAHEEN DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN AT U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, headlined a discussion on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan today at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). Shaheen recently completed a two-day trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, where she met with U.S. troops and commanders and senior U.S., Afghan, and Pakistani leaders, including Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zar… Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that New Hampshire has been awarded two competitive Department of Justice (DOJ) grants totaling $1,235,141 to support improvements to the state's criminal justice systems. The New Hampshire Department of Justice (NHDOJ) will receive $985,141 to help develop an electronic crime victim notification process and Hillsborough County will receive $250,000 to improve its handling of criminal offenders suffering from mental illness. … Continue Reading
September 07, 2011
SHAHEEN: 9/11 A STORY OF COURAGE, RESOLVE, AND UNITY
As prepared for delivery: "Across the country this weekend, Americans everywhere will gather to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001. Families from every town, city, and state will mark this day in their own solemn way and take a moment to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 victims of those senseless attacks. "More than any episode in recent American history, the events of 9/11 were experienced on a very personal level all across the… Continue Reading
September 07, 2011
SHAHEEN: 9/11 A STORY OF COURAGE, RESOLVE, AND UNITY
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate today in advance of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: "Across the country this weekend, Americans everywhere will gather to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001. Families from every town, city, and state will mark this day in their own solemn way and take a moment to remember and … Continue Reading
August 31, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES GRANT TO SUPPORT JOB GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE STARTUPS
(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that a New Hampshire non-profit received a $300,000 federal grant to support its mission to help high-tech startup companies succeed. The New Hampshire Innovation Commercialization Center (NH-ICC), which partners with the University of New Hampshire, will use the grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to continue to provide physical space, coaching, and other support to startups with strong potential in south… Continue Reading
August 31, 2011
SHAHEEN SUPPORTS STATE APPLICATION FOR DISASTER RELIEF
(Manchester, NH) - As flooding from Hurricane Irene continues to endanger roads and bridges in Northern New Hampshire, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) expressed support for residents affected by the storm and encouraged federal officials to act quickly on the state's application for federal disaster relief. "The flooding that has followed Hurricane Irene is proving to be the storm's most serious consequence," Shaheen said. "Roads and bridges have been compromised, and many are still withou… Continue Reading
August 30, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICE FORCES
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that New Hampshire has been awarded $1,827,737 in Department of Justice (DOJ) grants to support police departments and operations across the state. The awards are administered through DOJ's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which allows states and units of local government to support a broad range of crime-prevention activities based on local needs. "I'm pleased New Hampshire will receive these fu… Continue Reading
August 24, 2011
PHOTO RELEASE: SHAHEEN TRIP TO AFGHANISTAN
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took a two-day trip through Afghanistan, which included a visit to the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region and meetings with U.S. troops, Special Operations forces, U.S. military leaders, and high-level Afghan government officials, including Afghan President Hamid Karzai. She met with New Hampshire citizens serving overseas and thanked them for their service. Shaheen was joined on the trip by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI), who invit… Continue Reading
