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September 25, 2015

Shaheen Encourages Granite State Participation in National Drug Take-Back Day

(Washington, DC) - Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, communities across New Hampshire and the country are teaming up with local law enforcement for the tenth annual National Drug Take-Back Day to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs. This event, hosted nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), serves as an important reminder of the services many local law enforcement agencies provide year-round to properly dispose of prescription drugs, especially highly addictive opioid painki… Continue Reading


September 24, 2015

NH Delegation Applauds Energy Department Decision to Conduct Thorough Review of New Northern Pass Route

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Representatives Ann McLane Kuster (NH-2) and Frank Guinta (NH-1) applauded today's decision by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a more thorough review of the Northern Pass Transmission Project's newest "preferred route" proposal. "We appreciate DOE's decision to meet the request of concerned Granite Staters who want more information and more time to assess the impact of the new Northern Pass rout… Continue Reading


September 24, 2015

New Hampshire Delegation Continues Push for Greater Public Input in Pipeline Permitting Process

(Washington, DC) - Today, New Hampshire's Congressional Delegation renewed their request to the Department of Energy Inspector General to address specific concerns about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines. The inquiry comes as the delegation continues to seek greater consideration of public comments by Granite State residents and communities potentially impacted by Kinder Morgan's proposed Northeast Energy Direct (NED) natura… Continue Reading


September 23, 2015

With Just 7 Days Until Expiration, Shaheen Calls-Out Republican Congressional Leadership for Ignoring Conservation Program

(Washington, DC) - Despite calls from both sides of the aisle to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in legislation to avert a government shutdown, Senate Republican leadership released a proposed government funding bill that doesn't address the expiration of the program at the end of the month. Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) decried the lack of attention by Congressional leadership to the looming shutdown of this conservation program: "It's disgraceful that a pro… Continue Reading


September 23, 2015

Shaheen Statement on Pope Francis Visit to the United States

(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States with the following statement: "His Holiness Pope Francis's historic visit brings joy to the hearts of Catholics in New Hampshire and across the country," said Shaheen. "His message of hope and mercy, and his personal example of humility and grace are an inspiration to Americans of all faiths. I extend a warm welcome to His Holiness on his first visit to the United States. He has… Continue Reading


September 23, 2015

As Show Trial Begins, Shaheen Calls on Russia to Immediately Release Ukrainian Fighter Pilot Held Captive

(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Russian ambassador calling for the immediate release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko. Savchenko has been held by Russia since June of 2014, when she was captured by Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine and taken across the border. Despite broad condemnation from the international community, yesterday a Russian cou… Continue Reading


September 22, 2015

Shaheen, Ayotte, Klobuchar, and Collins Introduce #FreeThe20 Resolution with All 20 Women Senators

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced the bipartisan #FreeThe20 resolution with all 20 women senators to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to release women held unjustly. Earlier this month, US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power launched a U.S. government-wide #FreeThe20 campaign, urging governments around the world to release female political prisoners. The Sen… Continue Reading


September 22, 2015

As Path is Cleared for Implementation of Iran Agreement, Shaheen Urges Unified Response from European Allies to Any Iran Violations

(Washington, DC) - Last week marked the end of the 60 day period established by Congress to review the international agreement intended to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). As the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has sent a letter to our European allies who partnered with the United States in negotiations urging a unified response to any Iranian violation of the agre… Continue Reading


September 21, 2015

Shaheen, Blumenthal, Brown, Schatz, Gillibrand, and Mikulski Exhort State Department to Increase Protections, Support for Iraqi Religious Minorities Facing Inhumane Crimes from ISIS

(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Barbara Mikulski (D-M.D.) urged the U.S. Department of State to take stronger action to protect religious minorities - especially women and children - against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). A recent report by The New York Times documented horrific atrocities committed by ISIS against Yazidis, C… Continue Reading


September 18, 2015

NH Delegation Calls for New Environmental Review of Northern Pass Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Representatives Ann McLane Kuster (NH-2) and Frank Guinta (NH-1), called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to add a supplement to the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Northern Pass Transmission project to analyze the newest "preferred route" proposal. The letter follows a request from several New Hampshire conservation groups that DOE postpone the currently scheduled public heari… Continue Reading


September 18, 2015

Shaheen, Leahy, Burr & Collins Lead Bipartisan Letter Pressing For Continuation of Land And Water Conservation Program

(WASHINGTON, DC)- With the expiration of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) fast approaching, a bipartisan coalition of 51 senators led by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Susan Collins (R-ME) is calling on Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Reid to permanently reauthorize and adequately fund the nation's premier federal conservation program, now in its 50th year. The authorization for the program expires on September… Continue Reading


September 17, 2015

Shaheen: No GOP Candidate Should Have Difficulty Identifying an American Woman Who Has Contributed To Our Nation's History

(Washington, DC) - During last night's CNN debate, the candidates for the Republican nomination for President were asked who they would like to see on the $10 bill. Suggestions from some candidates included a candidate's wife, mother, two historic women who were not Americans, and a dismissal of the question by Carly Fiorina who called it a "meaningless gesture." Today, Senator Shaheen responded to how this question was addressed in last night's debate: "Our paper currency is an important part … Continue Reading


September 17, 2015

Shaheen, Ayotte Dispute Fees for NH Fishermen

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) sent a letter to the Department of Commerce Acting Inspector General David Smith calling for a full investigation into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) at-sea monitoring program for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, which includes New Hampshire's coastal region. On August 4, 2015, NOAA announced it would end its funding the program on October 31, and will require individual fishermen… Continue Reading


September 17, 2015

Shaheen Presses Federal Agency Leader Not to Shift Burdensome Fees to NH Fishermen

(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today advocated for New Hampshire fishermen in a phone call with Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Shaheen specifically urged the Administrator not to force New Hampshire fishermen to pay expensive new fees - more than $700 per trip - to cover the cost of the agency's at-sea observer program, which monitors catch sizes and collects data in the region. NOAA announced last mont… Continue Reading


September 17, 2015

Shaheen Calls Meeting of European Ambassadors to Discuss Refugee & Migration Crisis in Europe

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, called a meeting yesterday of Senators and European Ambassadors and senior diplomats to discuss the refugee and migration crisis in Europe, with specific attention paid to the recent surge in Syrian refugees. Representatives of the European Union, Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom met on Capitol Hill to dis… Continue Reading


September 17, 2015

As Syrian Refugee Crisis Grows, Shaheen Leads Calls for Senate Vote to Confirm USAID Administrator

(Washington, DC) - This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling for an immediate vote on the nomination of Gayle Smith to head the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Smith's nomination has been held up for over four months with press reports indicating that only one Senator is blocking her nomination. Last night, Shaheen and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Smith to discuss the range of humanitarian efforts … Continue Reading


September 16, 2015

Shaheen Welcomes $3.59 Million in Affordable Care Act Funding for New Hampshire Community Health Centers

(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today welcomed the announcement of $3.59 million in federal funding for New Hampshire community health centers. These funds will help expand access to health care for thousands of Granite Staters who have become insured through the Affordable Care Act. $2.59 million will go to ten community health centers across the state, allowing them to serve roughly 3,000 new patients. Clinics will have flexibility to use these funds to address the particu… Continue Reading


September 14, 2015

Hassan, Shaheen Host Heroin Roundtable Discussion in Nashua, Participate in Manchester Walking Tour with Director of National Drug Control Policy

(September 14, 2015 - Manchester, NH - Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Governor Maggie Hassan and Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli hear from Manchester law enforcement about the city's heroin addiction epidemic) (Nashua, NH) - This morning, Governor Maggie Hassan and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted Director of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli, at a roundtable discussion in Nashua on how New Hampshire can better partner with the federal government to … Continue Reading


September 14, 2015

In Case You Missed It: Shaheen in Military Times Calls for More Support of Veteran Small Businesses

In case you missed it, on Friday an op-ed from U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was published by the Military Times calling for passage of legislation to support veterans starting small businesses. "Nearly seven in 10 veterans say finding a job is their biggest challenge after leaving the military. One big answer to this challenge is to provide generous support - including credit, counseling and technical assistance - to tens of thousands of veterans who aspire to start their own businesses.… Continue Reading


September 11, 2015

Shaheen Calls for Swift Action to Remedy Delay of Army Childcare Subsidies

(Washington, DC) - In a letter yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called for the U.S. General Service's Administration (GSA) to take swift action to resolve its mishandling of the Army's childcare subsidy program which was revealed by the GSA's Inspector General (IG) on Tuesday. The IG report provides examples of family hardship due to delayed payments that include bankruptcy, burdensome out-of-pocket expenses and career disruption. Shaheen's letter to GSA Administrator Denise Roth… Continue Reading

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