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SHAHEEN, AYOTTE URGE SWIFT RELEASE OF LIHEAP FUNDS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to help New Hampshire low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes afford their home heating bills this coming winter, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to quickly release as much federal heating aid as possible. In a bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, the Senators urged the department to release Low Income Home … Continue Reading
October 02, 2014
SHAHEEN URGES NOAA TO REVIEW HADDOCK FISHING REGULATIONS
In an ongoing effort to protect New Hampshire's coastal communities, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to review recent regulations on the recreational fishing of haddock in New Hampshire and "to consider these regulations in light of their economic impact and the latest available fishery science." Shaheen is specifically urging NOAA to review a rule issued in April that has "placed severe restrictions on recreational … Continue Reading
October 02, 2014
FRIDAY IN CONCORD: DELEGATION TO HONOR MEMBERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY
The New Hampshire congressional delegation will honor members of New Hampshire's law enforcement community at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 3. Established in 1998, the NH-CLEA honors members of local, county, state and federal law enforcement for exemplary service to the people of New Hampshire. This year, 33 awards will be presented to New Hampshire law enforcement officers and agencies. Members of the media … Continue Reading
October 01, 2014
SHAHEEN: NEW REPORT UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF REAUTHORIZING SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAM
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today welcomed new data demonstrating the State Small Business Credit Initiative's (SSBCI) success in supporting job creation and small business growth in New Hampshire and across the country, and renewed her call to reauthorize the program. The U.S. Treasury report released today shows the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority has deployed $12,312,536 to leverage private loans and investments in small businesses while local businesses have reported that the… Continue Reading
September 29, 2014
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES ROCKINGHAM COUNTY DESIGNATION AS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced this afternoon the designation of Rockingham County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which will provide Rockingham County with additional resources to fight heroin trafficking and other illegal drugs as well as further the coordination and development of drug control efforts among local, state and federal officials. The announcement is the latest development in Shaheen's ongoing effort to help combat New Hampshire's heroin and prescr… Continue Reading
September 29, 2014
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES JOB TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT TO CONCORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), Concord's Community College as the recipient of a $2.5 million job-training grant from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) competitive grant program. The grant will support a project to create new certificate and associate degree programs in information technology (IT). The new programs, designed in partnership with employers, will expand job seekers' abili… Continue Reading
September 26, 2014
SATURDAY IN BOSCAWEN: SHAHEEN TO HONOR NEW HAMPSHIRE POW AND MIA SERVICE MEMBERS AT NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will offer remarks honoring New Hampshire prisoners of war (POW) and those still missing in action (MIA) at the annual New Hampshire VFW and Ladies Auxiliary POW and MIA Recognition Day Ceremony tomorrow in Boscawen at 11:00 a.m.. Shaheen will be joined by New Hampshire elected officials and senior members of the Army National Guard and New Hampshire Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) leadership. Media planning to attend should email: Nick_Brown@shaheen.senate.gov.… Continue Reading
September 24, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON UN RESOLUTION TO STOP SUPPORT TO TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a draft resolution on coordination to stop the flow of funds and fighters from other countries to terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL): "I am encouraged by the United Nations Security Council resolution requiring countries to stop money and fighters from other countries from reaching ISIL and other terrorist groups. I've… Continue Reading
September 23, 2014
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR I-93 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will receive a grant of $895,892 through the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) program to repave a section of I-93 in Manchester with an innovative treatment that incorporates recycled rubber tires to significantly extend the life of the roadway and reduce maintenance costs. The AID program, which was established through the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), s… Continue Reading
September 23, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON AIRSTRIKES AGAINST ISIL IN SYRIA
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the announcement that the United States has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Syria: "Striking ISIL targets in Syria sends the clear message that the United States and its allies will take the fight to these terrorists wherever they are. I have supported and will continue to support aggressive action to destroy ISIL in Iraq and Syria, and I am encouraged that the United S… Continue Reading
September 22, 2014
SENATE ADVANCES AYOTTE, SHAHEEN BILL TO HELP FAMILIES OF FALLEN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate recently passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) that will ensure that death benefits paid to the families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty are not subject to federal income tax. While current law states that federal survivor benefits are not subject to federal taxation, New Hampshire law enforcement personnel have expressed concerns about an ambiguity in the law regarding the tax … Continue Reading
September 19, 2014
FDA PROPOSES REVISED FOOD SAFETY RULES IN RESPONSE TO BIPARTISAN REQUEST FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE LAWMAKERS
New Hampshire's Congressional delegation welcomed an announcement today from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revising four proposed Food Safety Modernization rules and initiating a 75-day public comment period on the new proposals. The FDA agreed to issue a second draft of these rules for public comment in response to a bipartisan letter led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-2) and signed by Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH… Continue Reading
September 19, 2014
SHAHEEN’S REQUEST FOR FEDERAL INVESTMENTS TO FIGHT NEW HAMPSHIRE’S HEROIN, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION EPIDEMIC GRANTED
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today the approval of Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to address New Hampshire's heroin and prescription drug epidemic as well as her cosponsorship of bipartisan legislation to combat synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of controlled substances and circumvent existing federal drug laws. Communities throughout New Hampshire will receive DFC funding support, which Shah… Continue Reading
September 19, 2014
SENATE PASSES BILL TO OFFER REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON THE MURDERS OF AMERICAN JOURNALISTS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today hailed the Senate's unanimous passage of a bill authorizing up to $10 million in rewards for information leading up to the arrest and conviction of any individuals involved in the kidnapping and murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, who were natives of New Hampshire and Florida, respectively. The bill would update the State Depar… Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON VOTE TO TRAIN AND EQUIP SYRIAN REBELS
"I have supported and will continue to support aggressive action to disrupt and degrade ISIL's ability to threaten our citizens and our interests, and training and equipping vetted, moderate members of the Syrian opposition is an important component of the effort to confront ISIL."… Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Senator Shaheen, Governor Hassan Announce Five New Hampshire Projects to Receive Northern Border Regional Commission Grant
CONCORD - Governor Maggie Hassan and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that five New Hampshire projects will receive grant funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission to help spur economic and community development in the North Country. Totaling $968,365, the five grants will be awarded to the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN), the Town of Littleton, the Coos Economic Development Council, the Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) and the University of Ne… Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
SHAHEEN: FEMALE SERVICEMEMBERS DESERVE ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed today's introduction of House companion legislation to her bill, the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2014. The bill, introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) with 58 original cosponsors, would overhaul current Department of Defense (DoD) policy on contraceptive coverage and family planning counseling by bringing health care provided through the military in… Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS BACKLOG
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to launch an independent investigation into allegations of mismanagement at the Board of Veterans Appeals that have contributed to significant wait times for veterans seeking appeals claims. Shaheen and Ayotte's letter to VA Secretary Robert McDonald comes after a senior attorney at the Board of Veterans Appeals made allegations at a recent House Veterans' Affair… Continue Reading
September 16, 2014
SHAHEEN: WE MUST HELP STUDENTS MANAGE LOAN DEBT
(Click here to watch Senator Shaheen's floor remarks) (Washington, DC) - This afternoon on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called for passage of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act to help borrowers in New Hampshire and across the country manage their student loan debt. The legislation, of which Shaheen is an original cosponsor, would allow those with outstanding student loan debt to refinance at lower interest rates. Senate Republicans later blocked a moti… Continue Reading
September 16, 2014
SHAHEEN QUESTIONS TOP DEFENSE OFFICIALS ON U.S. STRATEGY CONFRONTING ISIL, RESPONSE TO FOLEY AND SOTLOFF FAMILIES
(WASHINGTON) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) questioned top administration officials, U.S. Secretary of Defense Charles Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, at a Senate Armed Services Committee today on U.S. strategy to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Shaheen, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, specifically pressed the officials on ISIL's growth and recruiting efforts and the Administration's respon… Continue Reading
