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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
August 24, 2011
STATEMENT OF SENATORS LEVIN, SHAHEEN AND MERKLEY ON TRIP TO AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN
WASHINGTON - Sens. Carl Levin, Jeanne Shaheen and Jeff Merkley concluded a visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan this week, where they met with U.S. troops and commanders and senior civilian and government leaders. The senators were in the region from August 21 through August 23, 2011. Levin, D-Mich., Shaheen, D-N.H., and Merkley, D-Ore., made the following joint statement of their impressions of their trip: "We are in awe of the extraordinary professionalism of our troops and at the high morale t… Continue Reading
August 22, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE PROJECTS TO BOOST RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION, REDUCE ENERGY COSTS FOR PRODUCERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that three New Hampshire recipients will be awarded grants to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations. "Energy efficiency is a quick, affordable way for businesses to cut costs and create jobs. I am pleased to see people in New Hampshire taking advantage of these grants and I remain committed to encouraging more New Hampshire businesses to apply," said Shaheen, a member of the Senate Energ… Continue Reading
August 18, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $5.1 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHWAY PROJECTS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that New Hampshire has been awarded $5,115,088 in Department of Transportation competitive grants to support an array of highway-related upgrades including resurfacing highways, building safer rest areas, and restoring bridges. "I am thrilled to hear that these funds have been awarded to New Hampshire to help us renovate our roads, connect residents with their jobs, and put Americans back to work," Shaheen said. "Whether it … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
SHAHEEN PUSHES FOR LONG-TERM FAA AUTHORIZATION
(Nashua, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited the Nashua Municipal Airport today to urge Congress to reach an agreement on a long-term authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has been relying on short-term budget extensions since 2007, hampering its ability to invest in long-term projects and causing uncertainty for workers. In Nashua, the recent FAA shutdown caused 42 employees to be furloughed without pay and several projects to be put on hold, includi… Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
SHAHEEN: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WILL GROW JOBS AND SAVE MONEY FOR BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
(Keene, NH) - Adopting energy efficient technologies is a quick, affordable way for businesses to cut costs and create jobs, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said during a tour of Filtrine Manufacturing in Keene today. Shaheen recently introduced bipartisan energy efficiency legislation, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, which was passed by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources this past month with strong support from both parties. "With businesses … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
SHAHEEN PRESENTS KEENE VIETNAM VETERAN WITH MEDALS FOR SERVICE
(Keene, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today presented Vietnam veteran Ron Callahan of Keene with medals for his military service at City Hall in Keene. Callahan was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (with four Bronze Stars), the Fleet Marine Force Combat Operations Insignia, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame), and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil A… Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES $4.7 MILLION FOR COASTAL LAND MANAGEMENT AT UNH
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced that the University of New Hampshire's National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Science Collaborative has won a $4,727,383 competitive grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The national program seeks to develop solutions to protect coastal zones, like the Great Bay Estuary, from environmental degradation through a collaborative approach that takes into account both scientific and com… Continue Reading
August 11, 2011
SHAHEEN AND AYOTTE PROMOTE EXPORTING AS A WAY TO GROW SMALL BUSINESSES AND CREATE JOBS
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) hosted a U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship field hearing today to examine ways to help small businesses export and create jobs. "Our job is to focus on the areas of the economy that will help create jobs now and enhance our long-term competitiveness," Shaheen said. "I am committed to helping small businesses export. It is a bipartisan, common-sense way to help create jobs now and put the U… Continue Reading
August 11, 2011
SHAHEEN PRESENTS MANCHESTER WORLD WAR II VETERAN WITH MEDALS FOR SERVICE
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today presented World War II veteran John Soha of Manchester with medals for his military service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manchester. Soha was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia clasp, Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and the Discharge button. Soha's son-in-law, Russ Thibeault, contacted Shaheen's office to seek assist… Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
NEW HAMPSHIRE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION FOR MANCHESTER JOB CORPS CENTER
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and U.S. Representatives Charles F. Bass (NH-02) and Frank Guinta (NH-01) announced that a critical step has been taken toward building New Hampshire's first Job Corps Center. The U.S. Department of Labor has decided to proceed with construction of the Manchester center. "By equipping our young workers with the skills needed to enter high-growth industries and compete in the global marketplace, New Hampshire's first… Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
SHAHEEN: AMERICAN BUSINESSES CAN SAVE MONEY AND STIMULATE ECONOMY THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Claremont, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) outlined the potential job growth and consumer savings in her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation during a tour of the Timberpeg Timber Frame facilities in Claremont today. Shaheen's bill, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, was recently passed by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with strong support from both parties. "When we make it easier for businesses like Timberpeg to utilize energy ef… Continue Reading
