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SHAHEEN: BERLIN PRISON EXPECTED TO GET FUNDING THIS WEEK TO FINALLY OPEN
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that this week Berlin Prison is finally expected to get the funds it needs to open. The Senate and House will likely pass the final version of the 2012 Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill this week and send it to the President to sign into law. The spending bill includes $6.5 billion in funding for the Bureau of Prisons and specifically prioritizes funding for the three prisons nationwide that have been completed but… Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day. "Whenever we reflect on the role veterans have played in our nation's history, we are immediately drawn to that most basic and sacred tradition of military service, the willingness to stand in harm's way to protect others. Time and again, brave American men and women have accepted this responsibility without question or hesitation. Regardless of generation, race, or… Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
SHAHEEN PUSHES FOR FULL FUNDING OF CRITICAL HEAT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Washington, DC.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of 34 colleagues calling on Senate appropriations leaders to fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program at last year's level, at minimum, in any spending bills moving forward. "LIHEAP is a crucial program and a lifeline during these tough economic times for thousands of New Hampshire families and seniors living on fixed incomes. We must ensure that no one has to choose between paying for heat, or … Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
SHAHEEN SUPPORTS BILL TO PUT VETERANS BACK TO WORK
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today voted for legislation that would help veterans find jobs. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act offers tax credits to businesses who hire veterans, funds additional job training for older veterans, and makes it easier for veterans to apply for federal jobs while still on active duty. The bill, which Shaheen cosponsored, passed the Senate in a vote of 95-0 and now heads to the House for consideration. "Transitioning back to civilian life and f… Continue Reading
November 10, 2011
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON MISTREATMENT OF TROOPS’ REMAINS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to a Washington Post report today that the remains of troops killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan were systematically deposited in a landfill near Dover Air Force Base. This newest disclosure comes on the heels of recent federal investigations revealing "gross mismanagement" at the base. "I am left both shocked and sickened by this report… Continue Reading
November 09, 2011
SHAHEEN: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION WILL PROTECT HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CITIZENS
SHAHEEN: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION WILL PROTECT HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NH CITIZENS (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to support the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and emphasize the economic and health benefits of reducing air pollution. Below are Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, I rise today in strong opposition to the efforts by Sen. Paul to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air … Continue Reading
November 09, 2011
SHAHEEN: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION WILL PROTECT HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CITIZENS
SHAHEEN: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION WILL PROTECT HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NH CITIZENS (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to support the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and emphasize the economic and health benefits of reducing air pollution. Below are Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, I rise today in strong opposition to the efforts by Sen. Paul to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's Cross-State Air … Continue Reading
November 07, 2011
SHAHEEN HONORS VETERANS AT MEDAL CEREMONY
(Manchester, N.H.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today presented medals to three veterans for their military service. Brothers Clifford and Albert Provencher received medals for their service in the Army in the years following World War II, and Retired Air Force Colonel Robert Fortnam received the U.S. Air Force Air Medal for his service in World War II. The Provenchers also accepted medals posthumously on behalf of their father, Adelard Provencher, for his service in World War I. "It'… Continue Reading
November 04, 2011
SHAHEEN: UNCERTAINTY OVER FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM JEOPARDIZING I-93 PROJECT, NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMY
(Londonderry, N.H.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today called on Congress to sufficiently fund and renew the federal highway program, so that the vital project to improve Interstate 93 in Southern New Hampshire isn't imperiled. Speaking at the North Londonderry Transportation Center along the interstate, Shaheen explained that work to reduce traffic congestion along the I-93 corridor is not only critical to regional business growth, but has also created hundreds of construction jobs. D… Continue Reading
November 03, 2011
SHAHEEN: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to emphasize the importance of investing in American infrastructure to help create jobs and maintain competitiveness in the global economy. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: I would like to take this opportunity to speak to you all about S. 1769, an important piece of legislation that would put millions of Americans back to work rebuilding our nation's roads, bridges, airports, and railways. The bill before u… Continue Reading
November 03, 2011
SHAHEEN: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to emphasize the importance of investing in American infrastructure to help create jobs and maintain competitiveness in the global economy. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: I would like to take this opportunity to speak to you all about S. 1769, an important piece of legislation that would put millions of Americans back to work rebuilding our nation's roads, bridges, airports, and railway… Continue Reading
November 03, 2011
IN WAKE OF STORM, SHAHEEN AND AYOTTE PUSH FOR MORE OVERSIGHT OF ELECTRIC GRID
(Washington, D.C.) - After more than 315,000 customers were left without power in New Hampshire following this past weekend's storm, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today called for a federal review of national reliability standards for America's electric power grid. In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Senators noted that reliability seems to be declining. Three separate major outages i… Continue Reading
November 02, 2011
SHAHEEN URGES FDA TO ISSUE CLEAR AND REASONABLE GUIDANCE ON ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS
SHAHEEN URGES FDA TO ALLOW FURTHER RESEARCH ON ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) at a press conference today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue clear and reasonable guidance by the end of this year on the artificial pancreas, a device that could improve the lives of millions of Americans living with diabetes. The artificial pancreas combines medical devices that already exist - insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors - to… Continue Reading
November 02, 2011
SHAHEEN EXAMINES IMPLICATIONS OF EUROPEAN DEBT CRISIS FOR UNITED STATES
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on European Affairs, today held a hearing to analyze the potential impact of the ongoing European debt crisis on the global economy and U.S. strategic interests. Shaheen asked the hearing's panel of financial and economic experts about these issues, and how they believed Greece's surprise decision to hold a referendum on the Eurozone deal announced last week would affect the o… Continue Reading
November 01, 2011
SHAHEEN: BERLIN PRISON ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINALLY OPENING
(Washington, DC) - Berlin Prison is one step closer to getting the funding it needs to finally open, announced U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who hailed the passage today of the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill in a 69-30 vote in the Senate. The bill includes $6.6 billion in funding for the Bureau of Prisons, and specifically prioritizes funding for the three prisons nationwide that have been completed but are awaiting funding to open-including Berlin Prison. The complete… Continue Reading
November 01, 2011
SHAHEEN SEEKS DISASTER RELIEF FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) last night sent a letter to President Obama urging him to support New Hampshire Governor John Lynch's request for federal disaster relief in the wake of this past weekend's heavy snowfall and high winds. Approximately 150,000 households and businesses in New Hampshire are still without power, and utilities estimate that it will take several days to restore power to all customers. "With many local roads still closed and families across the… Continue Reading
October 31, 2011
SHAHEEN: LIHEAP FUNDING IS NOT ENOUGH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said the recent Obama Administration decision to release only $1.7 billion for the Low Income Home Heating Program (LIHEAP) makes no sense given the record price of heating oil and the early arrival of cold, snowy weather in New Hampshire and throughout the Northeast. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday it would release only $1.7 billion in LIHEAP funds under the temporary spending measure that Congress passe… Continue Reading
October 26, 2011
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PERKINS BASS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Perkins Bass: "Perkins Bass embodied the ideals of public service. As a major in the Army Air Force during World War II, as a New Hampshire state representative and state senator, as a U.S. Congressman, and finally as a Peterborough selectman, he devoted his entire life to serving his country, his state, and his community. "His common-sense leadership and his … Continue Reading
October 24, 2011
SHAHEEN: BIOMASS A BOON FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMY, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
(Goffstown, N.H.) - Biomass heating can help create jobs in New Hampshire and transition our country to a clean energy economy, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said today during a visit to online wood pellet retailer WoodPellets.com in Goffstown. "Biomass presents an excellent opportunity to keep our energy dollars at home, instead of shipping them overseas to foreign oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Venezuela," Shaheen said. "At the same time, it allows businesses and consumer… Continue Reading
October 24, 2011
SENS. SHAHEEN, BROWN LEAD COALITION TO PRESERVE CRITICAL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Washington, DC - In a letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Committees on Small Business, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Scott Brown (R-MA), and several other Senate colleagues are pressing for the passage of a long-term reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The letter comes amidst an effort in the House Small Business Committee that would dramatically change the hallmarks of these currently success… Continue Reading
