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SHAHEEN: FIXING OUR NATION’S BRIDGES CRITICAL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, ECONOMY
(Washington, DC) - Citing a need to upgrade and update our roads and bridges, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has introduced legislation that will both maintain public safety and provide businesses and consumers with the infrastructure necessary for a 21st century economy. The Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2014 (SAFE Bridges Act) would establish a program to provide funding specifically dedicated to repair and replace aging and deteriorating bridges. "The condition of our b… Continue Reading
March 06, 2014
SHAHEEN: WE MUST FIX OUR BROKEN MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Shaheen (D-NH) went to the Senate floor this afternoon to call for passage of the Military Justice Improvement Act of which Shaheen is an original cosponsor. As a member of the Senate Armed Service Committee Shaheen has been a leader in the fight against military sexual assault. A vote on the Military Justice Improvement Act is expected as early as this afternoon. Senator Shaheen's remarks as prepared for delivery are included below: Thank you Madam President.… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN UKRAINE
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of Senators, led by Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), introduced a resolution today condemning the Russian military siege of Crimea, calling for a withdrawal of those troops, and a negotiated settlement to any concerns regarding the Crimea. It also urges the administration and European Union to use a range of economic and diplomatic leverage against Russia should it fail to abide by these basic economic norms. "Russia m… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN HOUSE VOTE PASSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the co-author of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act, released the following statement applauding the House of Representatives' vote today approving (375-36) a bipartisan energy efficiency bill sponsored by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT): "With energy efficiency, we have the fastest, most cost-effective way to address our energy needs all the while creating jobs and growing our economy. I'… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
SHAHEEN, JOHNSON, MANCHIN, AYOTTE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from issuing grants to states for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The NHTSA initiated the Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program in 2009, which provides states with funds to conduct discriminatory, motorcycle-only checkpoints where riders are specificall… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
In Case You Missed It: Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill Gains Momentum
(Washington, DC) - The bipartisan Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act is picking up momentum; since last week, the bill has been endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans as well as environmental groups, utility groups and industry leaders. In total, the reintroduced legislation has ten bipartisan cosponsors. In case you missed it, here's what people are saying about the bill that will create jobs, protect the environment, and save people billions: "Commercial t… Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
AT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING SHAHEEN REITERATES OPPOSITION TO BASE CLOSURE PROPOSAL
(Washington, DC) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reiterated her opposition to base closure proposals at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing where she directly relayed concerns to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel regarding these proposals in this year's White House budget. Today's hearing was the first opportunity to address the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization request with senior cabinet members. "Another round of base closures is at odds with the inte… Continue Reading
March 04, 2014
IN ADVANCE OF ARMED SERVICES HEARING, SHAHEEN RAISES CONCERNS OVER BASE CLOSURE RECOMMENDATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD REDUCTIONS
(Washington, DC) - After the White House unveiled a budget that recommends base closures and National Guard reductions, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today is voicing opposition to these proposals and announcing plans to relay her concerns directly to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel tomorrow during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. Tomorrow's hearing will be the committee's first formal opportunity to review the President's Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization request. "I have rep… Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
SHAHEEN: LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FOR JOBS IN ENERGY EFFICIENT ECONOMY
(LACONIA, NH) - Renewing her efforts to move the first major energy bill in several years, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today visited the Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) to discuss how her newly reintroduced Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency legislation will help create jobs, reduce pollution and save consumers billions of dollars. During her visit to the LRCC campus in Laconia, Shaheen toured the LRCC Energy Services and Technology Program and discussed how the bipartisan bill she r… Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
SHAHEEN: WE OWE OUR VETERANS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, GOOD PAYING JOBS
(Manchester, NH) - Calling attention to the need to further promote economic opportunity for our veterans, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) toured Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) this morning to discuss her legislative efforts that will help create good paying jobs for those who have served our country. Shaheen also highlighted GSM's leadership when it comes to hiring New Hampshire veterans; almost sixteen percent of Granite State Manufacturing's employees are veterans which is double the se… Continue Reading
February 27, 2014
SHAHEEN, PORTMAN RENEW EFFORT TO PASS BIPARTISAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today renewed their push for a national energy efficiency strategy by reintroducing an updated version of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC). The legislation has received widespread support from Democrats and Republicans as well as industry leaders, energy-efficiency advocates and environmental stakeholders because it reduces pollution, saves consumers money and creates jobs. … Continue Reading
February 27, 2014
FRIDAY IN LACONIA: SHAHEEN TO DISCUSS NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY LEGISLATION AT LAKES REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will discuss the reintroduction of her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation, Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) during a visit to Lakes Region Community College Energy Services and Technology Program in Laconia at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 28th. Shaheen will also tour the program's facilities with Lakes Region Community College President Scott Kalicki and speak to a building operator certification class on how her bill… Continue Reading
February 26, 2014
SHAHEEN FILES CHARLIE MORGAN ACT AS AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE VETERANS BILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced the Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act as an amendment to a comprehensive veterans bill that the Senate is debating this week and is designed to improve the lives of our nation's veterans and their families. Shaheen's amendment would extend federal benefits to 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 … Continue Reading
February 26, 2014
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AWARDED TO NEW ENGLAND
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced this morning that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will give $32.8 million in disaster relief funding to coastal communities in New England that have been suffering severe economic losses in recent years due to declining fish populations. "This morning's announcement is great news for New Hampshire's fishing industry," Shaheen said. "These disaster relief resources that I've long fought for will provide cr… Continue Reading
February 24, 2014
SHAHEEN VISITS UNH TO OUTLINE PLANS TO HELP STUDENTS MANAGE DEBT
(Durham, NH) - In advance of introducing new legislation aimed to help students and graduates manage student loan debt, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today met with students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) at Durham to discuss the rising cost of higher education and her proposals to address the issue. Shaheen outlined her plan to introduce a bill that would develop an online portal to allow students to review all their public and private student loans as well as repayment options i… Continue Reading
February 21, 2014
SHAHEEN WELCOMES UKRAINIAN AGREEMENT, URGES IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF YULIA TYMOSHENKO
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Ukrainian government and opposition leaders struck a fragile deal to end deadly violence in the country and the Ukrainian parliament passed a bill that could free jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko: "I strongly urge the Ukrainian Government and President Yanukovych to ensure Ms. Tymoshenko is released without delay. This has been an especially tragic week for the people of Ukraine. The polit… Continue Reading
February 21, 2014
SHAHEEN: FARM BILL WILL PROTECT SMALL DAIRY FARMS
(Concord, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Bartlett Farm Dairy this afternoon to discuss her efforts to include provisions in the 2014 bipartisan Farm Bill that will protect small dairy farms and the jobs they support. The bill includes a new dairy program with a restructured safety net that takes into account the price of milk and the cost of feeding livestock and includes significantly lower premiums for small dairy farms. "Small dairy farms are important to our state, not onl… Continue Reading
February 20, 2014
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE ASK COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE STATE MATCHING REQUIREMENT ON BEHALF OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHERIES
(Washington, DC) - As part of their ongoing efforts to protect New Hampshire's fishing industry and mitigate industry-wide economic losses, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) are calling on U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to waive the state matching requirements for federally declared disaster relief funds for the Northeast Multispecies Groundfish Fishery. In a letter sent Wednesday, Shaheen and Ayotte along with a bipartisan group of New England Senators, urge… Continue Reading
February 20, 2014
FRIDAY IN CONCORD: SHAHEEN TO HIGHLIGHT KEY FARM BILL PROVISIONS AT BARTLETT FARM DAIRY
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will visit Bartlett Farm Dairy in Concord at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, February 21st to discuss protections for New Hampshire's small dairy farmers, championed by Shaheen, that were included in the 2014 bipartisan Farm Bill. Shaheen fought to include safeguards for small dairy farmers who have struggled with high feed costs and volatility in milk prices. Later, Shaheen will deliver remarks at the formal swearing in of Landya McCafferty to be federal district court… Continue Reading
February 14, 2014
SHAHEEN TOUTS BENEFITS OF NATIONAL OILHEAT RESEARCH TO CONSUMERS, SMALL BUSINESSES
(Manchester, NH)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined representatives of the New Hampshire Oil Heat Dealers Association for a roundtable discussion in Manchester today to highlight the benefits the five-year reauthorization of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) will have for homes using oil heat in New Hampshire. Shaheen successfully fought to include a five-year reauthorization of the NORA program in the bipartisan Farm Bill, which adopted language nearly identical to Shaheen's… Continue Reading
