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SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES SHAHEEN PROVISIONS PROTECTING WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE, LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS
(Washington, DC) -The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced two bills this afternoon that include key provisions promoting and protecting women's health and LGBT equality sponsored by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) appropriations bill specifically include Shaheen provisions permanently repealing the Global Gag Rule - also referred to as the "Mexico City Policy" - and also providing reproductive health care coverage for Peace Corps members. The Fi… Continue Reading
July 25, 2013
SHAHEEN, COLLINS, WHITEHOUSE EFFORT TO ELIMINATE LGBT DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERAL JURY PROCESS APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) announced today that their efforts to prevent discrimination in the federal jury selection process have taken a step forward with the inclusion of language from the bipartisan Jury ACCESS Act in the Financial Services FY2014 Appropriations bill. The Jury ACCESS (Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection) Act would amend the federal statute to prohibit the practice of s… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE COMPROMISE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 81-18 in favor of a compromise to keep interest rates low on federally subsidized Stafford loans. As of July 1, interest rates on Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to 6.8%. "While today's compromise was not a perfect solution, it was a crucial agreement that will protect American students and middle class families. Affordable higher education is one the best economic investments ou… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
CHARLIE MORGAN ACT ADVANCES IN SENATE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) legislation to extend benefits to same-sex military couples cleared a major legislative hurdle today after it passed the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee on a bipartisan voice vote. The Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act would update and expand federal benefits for legally married, same-sex veteran couples and help put the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) policies in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling striking… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN: WE MUST PROTECT STUDENTS, FAMILIES BY KEEPING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE
(Washington, D.C.) - Reaffirming her commitment to making college affordable for New Hampshire students and families, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor this afternoon to voice her support for a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates low. In her remarks, Shaheen also announced her support for the Reed-Warren Amendment to lower the cap on the student loan interest rates. As of July 1, interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to … Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN: WE MUST PROTECT STUDENTS, FAMILIES BY KEEPING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE
(Washington, D.C.) - Reaffirming her commitment to making college affordable for New Hampshire students and families, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor this afternoon to voice her support for a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates low. In her remarks, Shaheen also announced her support for the Reed-Warren Amendment to lower the cap on the student loan interest rates. As of July 1, interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to … Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
AT SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING, SHAHEEN SUPPORTS LANDYA MCCAFFERTY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
(Washington, D.C.) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee to support Landya McCafferty's nomination to serve as the next federal district court judge for the District of New Hampshire. At the committee's nomination hearing, Shaheen specifically highlighted McCafferty's strong judicial experience that makes her an ideal candidate for the federal bench. If confirmed, McCafferty would be the first woman to serve on the federal bench in New Hampshi… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
AT SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING, SHAHEEN SUPPORTS LANDYA MCCAFFERTY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
(Washington, D.C.) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee to support Landya McCafferty's nomination to serve as the next federal district court judge for the District of New Hampshire. At the committee's nomination hearing, Shaheen specifically highlighted McCafferty's strong judicial experience that makes her an ideal candidate for the federal bench. If confirmed, McCafferty would be the first woman to serve on the federal bench in New Hampshi… Continue Reading
July 23, 2013
SHAHEEN, MCCAIN CONTINUE CALL TO END WASTEFUL, DUPLICATIVE CATFISH INSPECTION PROGRAM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and John McCain (R-AZ) are continuing their push to eliminate a wasteful and duplicative catfish inspection program that could cost taxpayers millions to develop and $15 million annually to operate. In a letter sent to Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Senators Shaheen and McCain requested that their amendment to eliminate the program be included in the conference r… Continue Reading
July 23, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON EU’S HEZBOLLAH TERRORIST DESIGNATION
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today in strong support of the European Union's decision to designate the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization: "Hezbollah's military wing is a dangerous and destabilizing terrorist organization and I applaud the European Union for recognizing this fact. The EU's move will condemn Hezbollah to further sanctions and carries the forceful message that the EU and the United States will not to… Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
SHAHEEN TOURS BOSTON AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER, TOUTS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONTROLLERS FROM FURLOUGHS
(Nashua, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today toured the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to discuss the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations legislation that the Senate is considering later this week. The bill would protect air traffic controllers in Nashua and across the country from furloughs and would also make important investments in NextGen, a critical Federal Aviation Administration effort to transition our air traffic control system… Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
SHAHEEN MEETS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AT UNH ROUNDTABLE ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Durham, NH) - Continuing her efforts in the fight against sexual assault in the military, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today joined law enforcement officials and military personnel for a roundtable discussion at the University of New Hampshire to discuss efforts to improve sexual assault prevention. Shaheen was joined by representatives from the New Hampshire National Guard and the Dover Police Department and outlined provisions she included in the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Ac… Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF GINA MCCARTHY TO LEAD EPA
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today on the Senate confirmation of Gina McCarthy to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): "Ms. McCarthy carries unique experience to head the EPA and she is well-suited to carry out the job. I am glad that the Senate gave Ms. McCarthy the vote that she so rightfully deserved and the bipartisan support she received today is a true testament to her qualifications. She is exactly the type of strategic… Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
BERLIN PRISON RESOURCES, TRADE PROMOTION INCLUDED IN SENATE APPROPRIATIONS BILL
(Washington, DC) - Several provisions supported by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to strengthen the New Hampshire economy were included today in legislation approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation contains funding to complete the activation of the Berlin Federal Prison as well as to increase investment in trade promotion, both key priorities supported by Shaheen. The provisions were included in the Fiscal Year 2014 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill, which … Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
SHAHEEN, COLLINS SCORE CRITICAL FISHERY DISASTER RELIEF IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL
(Washington, DC) - New England Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R) announced today that their efforts to provide New England fishermen with federal disaster relief have been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Shaheen and Collins secured $150 million for fishery disaster relief for coastal communities across New England and other affected states, which have been suffering severe economic losses in recent years due to declining fish populations. The funds were inclu… Continue Reading
July 17, 2013
SHAHEEN: TAX REFORM AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS
(Washington, DC) - This afternoon U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) met with small business owners and tax policy experts for a Small Business Committee roundtable on how the U.S. tax code could better support small businesses and promote job growth. Shaheen, who is a former small business owner and a member of the Senate Committee on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship, spoke with small business experts on how the regulatory environment could help small businesses and entrepreneurs. "Small… Continue Reading
July 16, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN COMPROMISE TO END SENATE GRIDLOCK ON NOMINATIONS
(Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Senate struck a bipartisan compromise to allow votes on nominations: "I am pleased that a bipartisan compromise was reached to end the gridlock over President Obama's executive branch nominees. I've always believed that all Presidents, regardless of party, should be allowed to fill their own cabinets. I hope today's agreement helps lay the foundation for greater bipartisan cooperation on the many importa… Continue Reading
July 16, 2013
SHAHEEN: BIPARTISAN SUPPORT GROWS IN FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE MILITARY
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a leading voice in the fight against sexual assault in the military, today applauded the growing bipartisan momentum for a measure she has supported to improve accountability in handling of cases of sexual abuse in the United States Armed Forces. This morning U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced their support of the legislation, the Military Justice Improvement Act, which is co-sponsored by Shaheen and sponsored by Se… Continue Reading
July 16, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON NEW HAMPSHIRE DISASTER RELIEF
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan formally requested disaster relief for Cheshire, Grafton and Sullivan counties. The federal relief would be used to help repair damage due to severe storms and flooding that lasted from June 26th through July 3rd. "The severe storms and flooding caused widespread damage across New Hampshire and our communities need help to repair damages. We should get this assistan… Continue Reading
July 11, 2013
SHAHEEN, KUSTER ANNOUNCE $263,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS
KEENE, N.H. - Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Southwestern Community Services will receive a $263,000 grant to help keep local veterans in their homes and off the streets. The funding, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), is part of the agency's Supportive Services for Veteran Families program (SSVF), which helps local non-profit organizations to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless and to secure hous… Continue Reading
