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SHAHEEN CONGRATULATES SERBIA ON STEP TOWARD EU MEMBERSHIP
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, congratulated the Serbian government for taking a critical step towards membership in the European Union (EU). Serbia is expected to officially achieve candidate status at a meeting of EU ministers today. The move, which follows closely after Serbia and Kosovo reached an important regional cooperation agreement, allows Serbia to begin formal accession talks with EU … Continue Reading
March 01, 2012
SHAHEEN: NATO CRITICAL TO U.S. SECURITY
(Washington, D.C.) - At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains critical to U.S. security and discussed several outstanding issues for the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago. Shaheen, a member of both the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, received testimony from Admiral James Stavridis, NATO'S Supreme Allied Commander. Shaheen's opening statement, as prep… Continue Reading
March 01, 2012
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON VOTE TO REJECT BLUNT AMENDMENT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after voting against the Blunt Amendment, which was rejected by the Senate in a vote of 51-48. "This was a dangerous and politically motivated proposal and I'm glad the Senate has rejected it. It would have undermined health care for women and families across the nation, putting employers and insurance companies between patients and their doctors. It's time for Congress to turn its attention back to the eco… Continue Reading
February 29, 2012
SHAHEEN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTACKS ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor today calling for a equal and fair health care plan that allowed individuals and their doctors to be in charge of making their own health care decisions. Below are Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, over the last year my colleagues and I have come to the floor to speak out against the attack on women's health. We have seen assaults on Planned Parenthood, on federal funding for family planning, and on contraception. But now w… Continue Reading
February 28, 2012
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE PRESS MILITARY TO CONSIDER PEASE FOR NEW TANKERS
(Washington, D.C.) - At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) jointly made the case for making the Pease Air National Guard base a home of the Air Force's newest refueling tanker. The Senators lauded the work done by the New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Air Refueling Wing and pressed the United States Air Force to conduct a transparent and objective process as it decides where to place the new KC-46A air refueling ta… Continue Reading
February 28, 2012
SHAHEEN: WE CAN DO MORE TO CUT DUPLICATIVE PROGRAMS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen called on Congress to look at the results of a new GAO report on duplicative programs in government as a first step to making smart cuts to the federal budget. "Once again, this GAO report reminds us that there are smart options on the table when it comes to responsibly, effectively reducing the deficit. As I have said before, we must look at eliminating outdated and unnecessary programs as a common-sense first step towards a comprehensive defici… Continue Reading
February 27, 2012
SHAHEEN DELIVERS GEORGE WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS ON SENATE FLOOR
(Washington, D.C.) - As part of a time-honored Senate tradition, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today read President George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address on the Senate floor in commemoration of Washington's birthday. Shaheen's reading marked the 150th anniversary of the tradition, under which the Senate selects one of its members to read the speech each year, alternating parties. Published in September 1796, Washington used the address to announce his decision not to seek a third term… Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $4.9 MILLION GRANT FOR RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that River Valley Community College in Claremont has been selected for a $4,998,775 job training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant will fund education, training and job placement assistance to provide New Hampshire workers with the skills needed to compete for American jobs that are often filled by foreign workers. In a letter of support sent to the Department of Labor this past November, Shaheen said that … Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE FROM BUDGET CUTS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that she has joined U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mark Begich (D-AK) in introducing a bill to ensure that healthcare for U.S. veterans will be fully exempt from any across-the-board cuts to federal spending mandated by last year's bipartisan Budget Control Act (BCA). Under that measure, which Shaheen continues to support, the budget will automatically be reduced by across-the-board cuts of over $100 billion per year, starti… Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REP. JIM POWERS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today released the following statement on the passing of state Rep. Jim Powers of Portsmouth: "Rep. Jim Powers has been a longtime friend to me and to New Hampshire. Jim has always worked tirelessly on behalf of Portsmouth and he has served his community and constituents with dedication and honor. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Powers family at this difficult time."… Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES TAX INCENTIVE FOR NH BUSINESSES HIRING VETERANS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced important information on a new tax credit available to New Hampshire businesses offering job opportunities to veterans. Shaheen supported language in the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to offer an expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit to businesses and certain tax-exempt organizations that hire unemployed veterans. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act became law in November 2011. The tax credit, as high as $9,600 per veteran for busin… Continue Reading
February 21, 2012
SENATORS CALL ON ELECTION COMMISSION TO MAKE CAMPAIGN-RELATED SPENDING MORE TRANSPARENT
(Washington, D.C.) - Voters deserve to know who is paying for political advertisements, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and 10 of her fellow Senators wrote today in a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). As the FEC considers changes to its rules in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC, the Senators called on the Commission to implement broad disclosure and disclaimer requirements so that voters know who is funding campaign-related commercials. Throu… Continue Reading
February 21, 2012
SHAHEEN HIGHLIGHTS JOB CREATION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT OPENING OF NEW HIGH-TECH MANUFACTURER IN HOLLIS
(Hollis, N.H.) - During a tour of Warner Power's new facility in Hollis today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) praised the innovative high-tech manufacturer for creating jobs in New Hampshire and investing in energy efficiency. "Warner Power is an example of a truly innovative company that is bringing good manufacturing jobs to New Hampshire," Shaheen said. "Small businesses are the lifeline of our economy, especially here in New Hampshire. We have to continue to support businesses like Warn… Continue Reading
February 17, 2012
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON PAYROLL TAX CUT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after voting in support of the payroll tax cut extension in the Senate today. The tax cut passed 60-36 with bipartisan support and heads to the President for his signature. "Getting our economy moving again is my top priority, and a full-year extension of these provisions is a crucial part of getting that done. It will put more than $1,000 back into the pockets of the average New Hampshire middle class fami… Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
SHAHEEN: BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT NEEDED TO MOVE HIGHWAY BILL FORWARD
SHAHEEN: BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT NEEDED TO MOVE HIGHWAY BILL FORWARD (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today about the need to pass a federal transportation bill to fund critical highway and transit programs. Shaheen said the bill is critical to completing work on New Hampshire's badly congested Interstate 93. While a project to widen Interstate 93 is underway, it cannot be completed without the security of a long-term agreement. Shaheen'… Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
SHAHEEN: BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT NEEDED TO MOVE HIGHWAY BILL FORWARD
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today about the need to pass a federal transportation bill to fund critical highway and transit programs. Shaheen said the bill is critical to completing work on New Hampshire's badly congested Interstate 93. While a project to widen Interstate 93 is underway, it cannot be completed without the security of a long-term agreement. Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: Mr. President, we voted 85-… Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE URGE PENTAGON TO SUPPORT NATIONAL GUARD REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today joined several colleagues in sending a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta requesting continued support for the National Guard reintegration programs, which include the New Hampshire National Guard's Deployment Cycle Support Program (DCSP) -- a model for providing strong support for New Hampshire service members and their families. The New Hampshire DCSP prepares and supports service members and their fami… Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
SHAHEEN: HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSERS IN RUSSIA SHOULD NOT GET US VISAS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, joined other senators today on the floor of the Senate to discuss human rights in Russia and the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (S. 1039), which she helped introduce as an original cosponsor. Below are Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. President - I want to begin by thanking my colleagues, Senator Cardin and Senator Wicker, for coming dow… Continue Reading
February 14, 2012
SHAHEEN DISCUSSES IMPORTANCE OF PASSING BIPARTISAN SUGAR ACT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today about the importance of bipartisanship and the need to eliminate unnecessary government programs. Shaheen discussed the bipartisan SUGAR Act, which would phase out the sugar support program and save consumers billions of dollars, and she honored the bill's cosponsor Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), who is currently recovering from a stroke. Below are Senator Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery. Video is av… Continue Reading
February 14, 2012
PANETTA: PORTSMOUTH SHIPYARD CRITICAL TO INDUSTRIAL BASE, DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE
(Washington, D.C.) - At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today with U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) expressed her misgivings about the Defense Department's request for another Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round and the lack of investment in our nation's public shipyards. In response to Shaheen's questions, Panetta reaffirmed the Defense Department's support for America's p… Continue Reading
