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SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES EXTENDED COMMENT PERIOD FOR NORTHERN PASS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced the public comment period for the proposed Northern Pass transmission project has been extended from April 12 to June 14. The decision by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the deadline comes on the heels of a letter from Shaheen, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and U.S. Representative Charlie Bass (R-NH) to the DOE requesting an extension so more New Hampshire residents could have time to make their voices hea… Continue Reading
April 15, 2011
SHAHEEN: HOUSE BUDGET NOT RESPONSIBLE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives budget plan, expected to pass today: "The budget under consideration in the U.S. House today is not a comprehensive or responsible approach to deficit reduction. To meaningfully tackle our long term deficits and debt, defense spending and revenues must be addressed as well. In addition, it is irresponsible to privatize Medicare, shifting billions of dollars in hea… Continue Reading
April 15, 2011
SHAHEEN URGES ADMINISTRATION TO FIGHT WTO RULING ON CHINA TRADE VIOLATIONS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in a letter to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk urging the Administration to "take all steps necessary" to rectify a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that would jeopardize the United States' ability to carry out trade investigations against China. "Competitive trade is critical to creating jobs and getting our economy back on track," Shaheen said. "I have met with loca… Continue Reading
April 14, 2011
SHAHEEN TO SUPPORT FY11 BUDGET COMPROMISE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced her intention to support H.R. 1473, the compromise bill funding the remainder of FY 2011 appropriations and released the following statement: "This legislation is a necessary compromise that begins to tackle our deficit by reducing spending, while still funding critical investments in our economy. It is unfortunate that the House demanded Senate floor votes on their ideological proposals to eliminate funding for women's health programs … Continue Reading
April 14, 2011
SHAHEEN SUPPORTS “SERVE” ACT TO PROTECT SANCTITY OF MILITARY FUNERALS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues to announce the introduction of a bill to protect military funerals from disruption by outside groups. The Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans, or "SERVE" Act (S.815), would amend existing federal laws to help prevent disruptions at military funerals, while maintaining protestors' First Amendment rights. The legislation, led by U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME), defines the time an… Continue Reading
April 13, 2011
SHAHEEN: BIG BANKS MUST TREAT HOMEOWNERS FAIRLY
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is taking enforcement action against national financial companies for unsafe and unsound foreclosure practices. More information from the OCC can be found here: http://www.occ.treas.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2011/nr-occ-2011-47.html "We need big banks to start treating homeowners fairly and that's why I have repeatedl… Continue Reading
April 13, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR NEW BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced today that the New Boston Fire Department has been awarded money for recruitment through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "It is important that the New Boston Fire Department has the men and women it needs to protect its community," Shaheen said. "I am glad the fire department will be able to provide increased emergency response with additional medical technicians." The New Boston F… Continue Reading
April 11, 2011
SHAHEEN: GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MANAGE SUGAR MARKET
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement after the USDA announced its intention to adjust sugar import quotas for 2011. (See USDA release here) "Today, the USDA announced that it would allow more sugar to be sold in the United States for the rest of the year. Whether this has any impact on U.S. sugar prices, currently one-and-a-half times the world average, remains to be seen. "In a free-market economy, it should not be up to the government how much sug… Continue Reading
April 08, 2011
SHAHEEN: UNNECESSARY SHUTDOWN WILL HURT NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMY
As prepared for delivery: Mr. President, it now, unfortunately, seems likely that the federal government will shutdown at midnight tonight. It didn't have to be this way. I was very disappointed to read accounts of some of our colleagues in the other chamber literally applauding when they were told a shutdown was coming. Well the people of New Hampshire aren't applauding this, Mr. President. They don't want a shutdown. Because they know a shutdown is bad for the economy. Let me start by goin… Continue Reading
April 08, 2011
Shaheen Pledges to Forego Pay if Government Shuts Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has joined a bipartisan group of Senate and House colleagues in pledging to forego her federal salary in the event of a government shutdown. Shaheen signed on to a "No Budget, No Pay" letter from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) last night. The letter urges the President, Vice President, and all Members of the House and Senate to give their salaries to the U.S. Treasury Department or donate them to charities should a shutdown occur. "I hope… Continue Reading
April 07, 2011
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
(Washington, D.C.) - Senator Shaheen released the following statement regarding a potential government shutdown: "I hope we won't have a shutdown, because it would have a real effect on people and a real impact on the economy. It's totally unnecessary, because there's agreement on the need for significant cuts to the budget and the size of those cuts, but the House continues to demand that ideological policy provisions be included. Putting 800,000 people out of work to score political points on… Continue Reading
April 07, 2011
SHAHEEN: CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS CRITICAL TO COMPETITIVENESS
(Washington, D.C.) - Biofuels and other clean energy solutions are critical for our country's long-term economic competitiveness, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said introducing a New Hampshire company that had led in the production of cellulosic ethanol. She spoke during the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Companies like Mascoma-an innovative clean energy company based in Lebanon New Hampshire-will help reduce our country's dependence on foreign oil and address skyrocketi… Continue Reading
April 06, 2011
SHAHEEN SUPPORTS DEFICIT REDUCTION MEASURES
(Washington, D.C.) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today supported two deficit reduction measures that would reduce wasteful spending. Both were passed by the U.S. Senate. "If we are serious about deficit reduction, we have to eliminate duplicative government programs. We have to stop giving millionaires unemployment benefits. We have to make smart choices that eliminate wasteful spending," Shaheen said. The spending cut measures were proposed by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) as amendments to… Continue Reading
April 06, 2011
SHAHEEN: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INTEGRAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
As prepared for delivery: Mr. President, as Congress and the Obama administration grapples with how to responsibly address our long-term deficit, we need to remember why it is so important to get on a path to balanced budgets. We need to address the long-term deficit because it is a threat to America's future prosperity. It's about economic growth and jobs. That's why the deficit matters. The deficit is not just some math problem where it's solved if the numbers add up right. The choices we ma… Continue Reading
April 04, 2011
SENATOR SHAHEEN ROLLS OUT INNOVATION INSPIRATION LEGISLATION
(Washington, D.C.) - High school students should have greater access to innovative programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education-from robot competitions to engineering software challenges-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) said today at an event in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Shaheen, joined by U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska), was there to discuss her Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program, a bill she reintroduced today to help encourage stu… Continue Reading
April 04, 2011
DOD APPROVES FUNDS TO COMPLETE ARMY RESERVE CENTER IN PORTSMOUTH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) announced that funding to complete the building of a new Army Reserve Center in Portsmouth has been approved by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. "Construction of the new Army Reserve Center will create jobs in the Seacoast area and will ensure that the professionals who keep our brave reserve members healthy will receive cutting edge training," Shaheen said. "We have already spent the money to start the pr… Continue Reading
April 01, 2011
SHAHEEN: SCIENCE, MATH EDUCATION KEY TO AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS
(Londonderry, N.H.) - High school students should have greater access to innovative programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education -from robot competitions to engineering software challenges-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) said today during a visit to Insight Technology in Londonderry. Shaheen was there to discuss her Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program, a bill she plans to reintroduce next week to help encourage students to study STEM fields and ensure the… Continue Reading
March 31, 2011
SHAHEEN: THE CLEAN AIR ACT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE GREATEST PUBLIC HEALTH SUCCESS STORIES WE HAVE EVER HAD IN THIS COUNTRY
As prepared for delivery: Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I am here to join my colleagues who have been on the floor of the Senate today, with the leadership of Senator Boxer, to oppose amendments that would undermine the Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act has been one of the greatest public health success stories we have ever had in this country. In 1970, Republicans and Democrats came together to pass this landmark legislation to address air pollution that was leading to countless deaths and lif… Continue Reading
March 30, 2011
NH, MAINE SENATORS: FUNDING FOR MEMORIAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SECURED
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has obligated $20 million in funding for the replacement of the Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. Senators Snowe, Collins, and Shaheen joined forces last Congress to fight for the bridge funding and were successful in helping secure a Tiger II grant. But with that funding … Continue Reading
March 30, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR GORHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) announced today that the Gorham Fire Department has been awarded money for operations and safety through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "Our firefighters must be equipped with gear that keeps them safe so that they can do their jobs most effectively," Shaheen said. "I am also pleased that Gorham will use part of its grant for firefighter training so that the brave men and women who protect… Continue Reading
