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Shaheen Statement on the Surgeon General’s Comprehensive Report on Addiction
**SHAHEEN: "This report is clear: evidence-based, medical treatment is fundamental to curing substance use disorder and it's time for bold federal action."** **Report says 27 million Americans report use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs** **Only 10% with substance use disorders receive any type of treatment** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen(D-NH) released the following statement on the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health released today. … Continue Reading
November 15, 2016
Shaheen Appointed to United States Semiquincentennial Commission to Plan 250th Anniversary of the United States
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has been appointed by Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid to serve on the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a 32-member commission established by Congress to plan the 250th anniversary of the United States in July 2026. The commission is comprised of 8 Members of Congress, 16 private citizens, and 8 federal officials and ex-officio members, and all meetings will take place at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. U.S. Senator Bob Casey… Continue Reading
November 14, 2016
Shaheen Highlights New HUBZone Designation for Sullivan and Grafton Counties, Helping NH Small Businesses Compete for Government Contracts
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead Democrat on the Senate Small Business Committee, applauds the recent rule change by the Small Business Administration (SBA) that places the entirety of Sullivan and Grafton counties in the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program, providing local small businesses a preferred status when competing for government contracts and sub-prime contracts. These counties join areas of Concord, Dover, Franklin, Manchester, Nashua,… Continue Reading
November 07, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Janet Reno
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno: "Janet Reno was an exemplary public servant dedicated to the highest principles of the American justice system," said Senator Shaheen. "Janet was part of a generation of women who achieved 'firsts' and her appointment as the first woman Attorney General of the United States underscored her integrity, hard work, compassion and dedication to justice. Ja… Continue Reading
November 04, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Army Staff Sgt. David Whitcher
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of Army Staff Sgt. David Whitcher: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Army Staff Sgt. David Whitcher's passing," said Senator Shaheen. "Having served two tours in Afghanistan with the New Hampshire National Guard, Staff Sgt. Whitcher rests among an elite group of men and women who have served their country to protect the ideas fundamental to our democracy. My thoughts and prayers are with St… Continue Reading
November 04, 2016
Shaheen Celebrates Historic Climate Agreement Going Into Effect
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) made the following statement highlighting the Paris Agreement to address climate change, adopted by world leaders in December 2015 at the United Nations Climate Conference in Paris (COP21), which will officially enter into force (go into effect) today. Senator Shaheen participated in the discussions at COP21 as part of a congressional delegation and has been a strong supporter of a broad international agreement to reduce global warming. "The… Continue Reading
November 02, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Former State Representative Angeline Kopka
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of former state Representative Angeline "Angie" Kopka: "Throughout her 100 years, Angie Kopka was a trailblazer," said Senator Shaheen. "Born before women had the right to vote, Angie pushed boundaries, attending business college and creating her own successful business. But it is Angie's service to her beloved Granite State - later becoming the oldest lawmaker in the country - that will cement… Continue Reading
October 24, 2016
Shaheen Statement Commemorating Red Ribbon Week
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement commemorating Red Ribbon Week (October 23 - 31, 2016), the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Throughout the month of October, people are encouraged to wear red ribbons to represent the pledge to live drug-free and honor the sacrifice of those have lost their lives in the fight against drugs. "Red Ribbon Week is an important opportunity to recognize the people across New Hampshire … Continue Reading
October 22, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Her Mother, Belle E. Bowers
(Manchester, NH)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of her mother Belle E. Bowers, who passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 94 in Somersworth, NH. Bowers was a native of Washington state. "I am incredibly grateful for the expressions of sympathy from friends and Granite Staters while my family reflects on my mother's life," said Senator Shaheen. "At 94, my mother lived a full life surrounded by family and loved ones. We will miss he… Continue Reading
October 21, 2016
Shaheen Announces Grant for the Community College System of New Hampshire to Increase Access to Apprenticeships
**The ApprenticeshipUSA-NH project will receive a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Labor** **The project, supported by Sen. Shaheen, will serve 133 apprentices in the Granite State with a focus on women, low-income, veterans and other underrepresented populations** (Manchester, NH)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that the Community College System of New Hampshire was awarded $1.2 million by the Department of Labor (DOL) to fund the ApprenticeshipUSA-NH project. … Continue Reading
October 14, 2016
Shaheen, 14 Senators Call on United Nations to Take Action to Regulate Precursor Chemicals of Fentanyl
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a group of 14 Senators sent a letter today urging the United Nations (UN) to take action to regulate precursor chemicals of fentanyl by designating them as Table 1 substances under the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Use of N-Phenethyl-4-piperidinone (NPP) and 4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP), chemicals used in the manufacturing of fentanyl, has been a growing trend as the U.… Continue Reading
October 14, 2016
Shaheen Leads Push Urging Critical Assistance for Dairy Farmers
**Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee is cosigned by a bipartisan group of 17 Senators** **Letter points to low milk prices, overhead costs, drought and failure of safety net program as reasons for farm closures across the country** Copy of the signed letter available here (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging the committee to allow critical assistance for dairy farmers in appropriations legislation for Fisca… Continue Reading
October 11, 2016
Shaheen Applauds Announcement of Federal Grant to Help Low-Income New Hampshire Students Prepare for College
(Manchester, NH)-This afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded announcement of a $1.67 million federal grant to help low-income students in New Hampshire gain awareness of and readiness for undergraduate education. This is the first time New Hampshire has received funding through the Department of Education's Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), which will support 500 seventh grade students at Berlin Middle School, Claremont Middle School, Fr… Continue Reading
October 07, 2016
President Obama Signs Shaheen-Authored Legislation Into Law, Establishing Basic Rights for Survivors of Sexual Assault
**This is the first time ever the term 'sexual assault survivor' appears in federal code** **SHAHEEN: "Beginning today, our nation's laws stand firmly on the side of survivors of sexual assault"** **Shaheen's legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Blumenthal (D-CT) and Leahy (D-VT), was inspired by a meeting with a sexual assault survivor** (Manchester, NH) - President Obama signed into law legislation authored by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to establish basic rights for survivors of se… Continue Reading
October 03, 2016
Shaheen, Hassan Announce Grant to Boost New Hampshire Small Business Exports
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead Democrat on the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, and New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan today announced the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) will receive $213,000 through the State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) grant program to help more small businesses increase their exports by reaching new foreign markets. Shaheen helped create the STEP program through the Small Busines… Continue Reading
September 29, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s Ruling on Rape Shield Law
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the New Hampshire Supreme Court's ruling reaffirming protections of private sexual history under the state's rape shield law: "Today's ruling by the New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds our Rape Shield Law's basic privacy protections that encourage survivors to report their assault and cooperate with prosecution. I am glad that the court agrees survivors of sexual assault have a basic right to privacy, i… Continue Reading
September 29, 2016
Shaheen Applauds Approval of Federal Grant to City of Manchester to Combat Human Trafficking
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement applauding approval of a $728,493 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the City of Manchester to combat human trafficking. The City of Manchester will work in collaboration with the Child and Family Services of New Hampshire to implement a task force focusing on victim-centered, collaborative and sustainable approaches to end all forms of human trafficking. "The City of Manchester, Manchester Po… Continue Reading
September 29, 2016
Shaheen to Receive Distinguished Public Service Award
**Senator Shaheen will receive the Muskie Award at the Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project's 2016 Inaugural Awards Dinner** **Past recipients include Madeleine Albright, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, William Cohen, Joe Biden, Ted Kennedy and Leon Panetta** (Washington D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will be presented the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award at the inaugural Truman Awards Dinner, hosted by the Truman Center for Natio… Continue Reading
September 28, 2016
Shaheen As Her Bill Heads to President’s Desk: “This is a momentous day for survivors of sexual assault”
(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor tonight after Senate unanimously passed her legislation to establish a basic set of rights for survivors of sexual assault. Shaheen's legislation will now go to President Obama's desk for his signature. The Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, also known as the Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016, creates the first federally codified rights specifically for sexual assault survivors, and for the first ti… Continue Reading
September 28, 2016
Shaheen-Authored Legislation Heads to President Obama’s Desk, Establishes Basic Rights for Survivors of Sexual Assault
(Washington, D.C.) -The Senate unanimously approved final passage of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to establish basic rights for survivors of sexual assault and will now send the bill to President Obama's desk. The Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, also known as the Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016, creates the first federally codified rights specifically for sexual assault survivors, and for the first time would allow survivors the opportunity to enforce th… Continue Reading
