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SHAHEEN: SHORT-TERM BUDGETING HURTS OUR ECONOMY
As prepared for delivery: Mr. President, we have almost a nine percent unemployment rate in this country. We have a 1.6 trillion dollar deficit. Yet despite these enormous challenges, Congress has still not passed a federal budget for the year. Congress' deadline to pass 2011 appropriations bills was September 30th of last year, but Congress failed to meet that deadline. Last week, we passed our fifth short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open. At some point soon, I expect … Continue Reading
March 08, 2011
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON TALKS IN BALKANS
(Washington, D.C.)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, issued the following statement recognizing that Serbia and Kosovo will open their first high-level talks since Kosovo declared independence in 2008: "I welcome today's high-level talks in Brussels between the Governments of Serbia and Kosovo and applaud the European Union for its efforts to broker the discussions. "Today's historic talks are just the beginning of an importan… Continue Reading
March 08, 2011
SHAHEEN: PATENT REFORM A BOON FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today hailed the passage of a critical patent reform bill that will support economic growth by simplifying the nation's patent review system and increasing the competitiveness of American inventors overseas. The Senate passed the America Invents Act (S.23) in a vote of 95-5. The legislation marks the first meaningful reform of the U.S. patent system in nearly 60 years and, since it is self-funding, will not add a dime to the nation's de… Continue Reading
March 07, 2011
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE: CHANGE IN NORTHERN PASS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW GOOD FOR STATE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte jointly hailed as a positive development today's announced change of contractors for the Northern Pass environmental review process. Northern Pass LLC, in a letter to the Department of Energy, said today that it wished to end an arrangement that had the company's own paid contractor -- Normandeau Associates -- in charge of the government's objective environmental assessment of the project. Both senators had raised concerns with … Continue Reading
March 07, 2011
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS HONORS 100th ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
(Washington, D.C.) - In honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Olympia J. Snowe (R-M.E.), Benjamin L. Cardin (D-M.D.), and Susan M. Collins (R-M.E.) introduced a resolution recognizing the global day, which passed the Senate unanimously. International Women's Day, to be observed on March 8th, celebrates the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future and is a day to recognize the obstacles that women… Continue Reading
March 04, 2011
SHAHEEN JOINS SENATORS TO EXTEND CRITICAL SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION PROGRAM
(Washington, D.C.) - In a continued effort to extend a critical small business innovation program, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators today to introduce a bill that would authorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for the next eight years. "The long-term reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program allows small business and agencies the certainty to innovate so that the United States remains competitive in today's… Continue Reading
March 04, 2011
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) announced today that the Kingston and Lempster Fire Departments have been awarded grants through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for operations and safety. "Whether it is getting new safety equipment for firefighters, or additional defibrillators to keep on ambulances, we must make sure our New Hampshire fire departments are equipped to face daily challenges," Shaheen said. "I am glad to ann… Continue Reading
March 03, 2011
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS PUSH ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE MORE OPTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES KEEP THEIR HOMES
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME), urged government agencies to take action to prevent foreclosures and help families keep their homes. The senators made their request in a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Sheila Bair, Acting Comptroller of the C… Continue Reading
March 03, 2011
SENATOR SHAHEEN JOINS MODERATE DEMS GROUP
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) has joined a newly reconstituted group of fellow moderate Senate Democrats for the 112th Congress. The Moderate Dems will be co-chaired by Sens. Tom Carper of Delaware, Mark Udall of Colorado, and Kay Hagan of North Carolina. Those three senators, along with Senator Shaheen, are also honorary co-chairs of Third Way, a leading moderate Democratic policy group. "New Hampshire residents have always been focused on common-sense, independen… Continue Reading
March 03, 2011
SHAHEEN: PRESERVE NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT PROGRAM
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) today sent a letter to Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, requesting that the military support and assist in funding the New Hampshire National Guard's Deployment Cycle Support Program (DCSP). In the past, the New Hampshire delegation has funded DCSP through bipartisan congressionally directed spending, which will be unavailable for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012. "While it's imperative… Continue Reading
March 01, 2011
SENATORS COLLINS, SNOWE, AND SHAHEEN URGE TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TO EXPEDITE MEMORIAL BRIDGE FUNDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (both R-ME) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today wrote to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to urge him to expedite the obligation of $20 million in TIGER II funding that was awarded for the replacement of the Memorial Bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In October 2010, Secretary LaHood visited the bridge to announce that the Department of Transportation (DOT) was awarding Maine an… Continue Reading
March 01, 2011
SHAHEEN: DUPLICATIVE PROGRAMS ARE SMART CUTS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) released the following statement today in response to the GAO report identifying duplicative government programs: "This is a chance to make smart cuts, instead of reckless cuts. Today's GAO report shows us a path forward to responsibly, effectively reduce the deficit without slashing investment in our economy, cutting private sector job growth, or endangering the most vulnerable members of our society. We must eliminate outdated and unne… Continue Reading
March 01, 2011
SHAHEEN HOSTS NEW OFFICE HOURS IN SALEM
(Washington, D.C.) - Southern New Hampshire residents will have an additional opportunity to get assistance from the office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) when new office hours begin in Salem later this month. Senator Shaheen's staff will hold office hours every Wednesday from 12PM-2PM in Salem. During office hours, Senator Shaheen's staff can help make the federal government more accessible by assisting with a variety of issues, including Social Security and veteran's benefits, federa… Continue Reading
February 25, 2011
SHAHEEN APPLAUDS DEAL TO PURCHASE GORHAM MILL
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) applauded the plans of Gorham Paper, LLC, to buy and reopen the Gorham Paper Mill. Shaheen sees this is a positive step towards getting North Country residents back to work. The announcement came while Shaheen was meeting with business and community leaders in the North Country to talk about job creation. "The Gorham Paper Mill is a critical source of good jobs in a region that has been hard hit," Shaheen said. "Congratulations to Gorha… Continue Reading
February 25, 2011
SHAHEEN: EXPORTS INCREASE JOBS AND HELP BUSINESSES GROW
(Laconia, NH) - Exporting is a crucial way to increases jobs and help businesses grow, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said during her visit to manufacturing company Stamping Technologies today in Laconia. Shaheen, who has worked to increase exports and encourage innovation to drive New Hampshire's economic growth, also discussed her efforts to connect businesses with federal resources that help companies sell goods overseas. "Increasing our exports is critical to increasing jobs. America… Continue Reading
February 23, 2011
SHAHEEN WINS EXTRA HEARING ON NORTHERN PASS; PRESSES ADMINISTRATION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(Washington, D.C.) - In response to a request from U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen on behalf of local residents, the Obama Administration will announce this week an additional public meeting regarding the proposed Northern Pass high voltage transmission line. Shaheen has also demanded a response from U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu about a potential conflict of interest in the environmental approval process. The proposed line would begin in New Hampshire at the U.S. - Canada border and termi… Continue Reading
February 17, 2011
SHAHEEN: AVIATION INVESTMENTS ARE CRUCIAL FOR SAFETY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) hailed the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill today, which will support economic growth by modernizing the country's aviation system to make it safer and more efficient. The Senate passed the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Act (S.223) in a vote of 87-8. It focuses on crucial upgrades to the country's outdated air traffic control system and protects the rights of airline pass… Continue Reading
February 17, 2011
SHAHEEN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST PROPOSED CUTS TO TITLE X AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDING
As prepared for delivery: "We're here today to send a message to House Republicans - attacks on women's reproductive health care are unacceptable. "Whether it is a budget proposal that eliminates Title Ten funding or an amendment that attacks Planned Parenthood, House Republicans have shown that ideological extremism is their top priority. It's not the deficit. It's not jobs. And let's be clear - Title Ten has nothing to do with abortion. "This is an unacceptable assault on women's h… Continue Reading
February 16, 2011
SHAHEEN TO CHAIR SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER
(Washington, D.C.) - The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources announced today that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will chair its Subcommittee on Water and Power. The subcommittee's jurisdiction includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for such issues as hydroelectric power, groundwater resources and management, and energy related aspects of deepwater ports. This is the second subcommittee chair Shaheen has taken up since being elected in 2008, as she also serve… Continue Reading
February 16, 2011
SHAHEEN CALLS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) discussed the need for bipartisan action on energy efficiency during a keynote speech at the Alliance to Save Energy's Great Energy Efficiency Day. Shaheen is a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Honorary Chair of the Alliance to Save Energy. Launched in 2004, Great Energy Efficiency Day hosts discussions on the need for, and benefits of, energy efficiency, drawing more than 400 stakeholders from business, in… Continue Reading
