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SHAHEEN, BLUNT, COURTNEY, GIBSON, KUSTER LEAD BIPARTISAN COALITION CALLING FOR CHANGES TO FDA PROPOSED RULES
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Chris Gibson (R-NY) and Annie Kuster (D-NH) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue a second draft of regulations for public comment before issuing final Food Safety Modernization rules. In a letter co-signed by 75 members of Congress, including 42 Republicans and 33 Democrats or Independents, the bipartisan coalition… Continue Reading
November 25, 2013
SHAHEEN TO HHS: ESTABLISH USER-FRIENDLY RESOURCES TO HELP BROKERS ENROLL CONSUMERS IN HEALTH PLANS
(Washington, DC) - As problems with Healthcare.gov persist, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has called on Health and Human Services (HHS) to "address the issues facing agents and brokers" and "utilize all the tools at our disposal" to help health insurance agents and brokers educate and enroll Americans in quality health insurance coverage. In a letter sent Friday to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Shaheen urged the Administration to consider practical, user-friendly resources - such as a … Continue Reading
November 21, 2013
FRIDAY IN NORTH CONWAY: SHAHEEN TO PROMOTE JOBS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY ECONOMIC COUNCIL ADDRESS
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will discuss her efforts to promote New Hampshire job creation and economic growth at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 22 at the Mount Washington Valley Economic Council's annual dinner in North Conway. As a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Shaheen has made supporting New Hampshire small businesses a top priority and has worked closely with New Hampshire businesses to develop policies that will help create jobs and promote econo… Continue Reading
November 20, 2013
SHAHEEN: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WILL HELP CREATE JOBS, PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT, AND SAVE AMERICANS MONEY
(Washington, DC) - Investments in energy efficiency will help create jobs, protect our environment, and save Americans money, said U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) at the Alliance to Save Energy's "Great Energy Efficiency Day" forum on Capitol Hill this afternoon. In her remarks, Shaheen discussed her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation - Shaheen-Portman - which has the potential to create 136,000 domestic jobs by 2025 while saving consumers and businesses billions of dollars and reducin… Continue Reading
November 20, 2013
AS HEALTHCARE.GOV PROBLEMS CONTINUE, SHAHEEN INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO UPDATE, REFORM FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
(Washington, D.C.) - As problems with Healthcare.gov continue, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is calling to modernize federal information technology (IT) infrastructure with an added level of accountability for federal IT projects. Shaheen today introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would establish a clear line of responsibility, authority and accountability over IT investment and management decisions within each agency. Shaheen's amendment mirrors the bipa… Continue Reading
November 19, 2013
SHAHEEN: MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT CANNOT BE TOLERATED, REFORMS MUST BE IMPLEMENTED NOW
(Washington, D.C.) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a bipartisan group of senators, former generals, survivors of sexual assault and survivors advocates today urged the Senate to support common-sense changes to the way the military prosecutes incidents of sexual assault by passing the Military Justice Improvement Act. Shaheen, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is an original co-sponsor of the effort to reform the way sexual assaults are prosecuted by removing the de… Continue Reading
November 19, 2013
THIS WEEK: SHAHEEN STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN SALEM, WINDHAM, PELHAM
Staff of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will hold office hours this week in Salem, Windham and Pelham. Staff will be available to speak one-on-one with area residents who are seeking help with federal agencies on issues such as veterans' benefits, federal taxes, housing, immigration and Social Security. All area residents are encouraged to attend. For more information on the services available, or if you have any questions, please call (603) 647-7500. Please note: This event will be attended… Continue Reading
November 15, 2013
SHAHEEN: WE HAVE TO ADDRESS CRISIS OF MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT WITH MEANINGFUL REFORMS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor to call for much-needed reforms to the military justice system in order to better protect sexual assault survivors. Last night, Shaheen called on the Senate to pass Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-NY) legislation the Military Justice Improvement Act that would remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command to help encourage survivors of sexual assault in the military to report the abuse and remove fear and sti… Continue Reading
November 14, 2013
FRIDAY IN CONCORD: DELEGATION TO HONOR MEMBERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY
The New Hampshire congressional delegation will honor members of New Hampshire's law enforcement community at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 15. Established in 1998, the NH-CLEA honors members of local, county, state and federal law enforcement for exemplary service to the people of New Hampshire. This year, 26 awards will be presented to New Hampshire law enforcement officers and agencies. Members of the medi… Continue Reading
November 13, 2013
SHAHEEN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION EXTENDING TIME FOR CONSUMERS TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH CARE
(Washington, DC) - As problems with Healthcare.gov persist, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is today introducing legislation that would give people in New Hampshire and around the country more time to get educated about health care options and sign up for a plan. The ACA Enrollment Extension Act would specifically give people a minimum of an extra two months to sign up for health care plans through the health care exchanges and would also protect individuals from being penalized for the amou… Continue Reading
November 13, 2013
SHAHEEN: LATEST INSPECTOR GENERAL FINDINGS SHOW ONGOING SECURITY GAPS IN DEFENSE CONTRACTING
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is expressing outrage and calling for improved contract oversight in the wake of a new Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) report detailing the Army's use of a contractor with known ties to terrorist and insurgent groups. The SIGAR report comes after ABC World News reported earlier this week that the U.S. has paid more than $150 million to companies in Afghanistan that have been accused of financing terrorist atta… Continue Reading
November 12, 2013
SHAHEEN: PATTERN OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN OUR MILITARY MUST END IMMEDIATELY
(November 12, 2013, Senator Shaheen discusses the issue of military sexual assault with the New Hampshire National Guard, New Hampshire law enforcement, and domestic and sexual violence experts at UNH Manchester roundtable) (Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted the New Hampshire National Guard, New Hampshire law enforcement, and domestic and sexual violence experts this morning at University of New Hampshire Manchester for a roundtable discussion on best practices to effe… Continue Reading
November 12, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF RAY BURTON
(Manchester, NH)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton: "I'm so sad about Ray's passing. He was a great friend to me and to everyone in the North Country. Ray was an incredible advocate for the people of northern New Hampshire and his commitment to them will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Ray's family and friends."… Continue Reading
November 08, 2013
MONDAY IN CONCORD: SHAHEEN HOSTS SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON (R-GA) FOR FORUM ON BIENNIAL BUDGETING
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will host U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) to discuss their efforts to bridge the partisan gap in Washington and reform the federal budgeting process at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, at UNH's Warren B. Rudman Center in Concord. Senators Shaheen and Isakson have introduced a plan to reform the broken federal budget process by moving it to a biennial process which will help avoid manufactured budget crises in the future. Earlier, Senator Shaheen will honor Ne… Continue Reading
November 07, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), 64-32. "This vote represents a historic milestone in the fight to end workplace discrimination," Shaheen said. "No one should be hired or fired in the United States because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Equal protection under the law is part of our national creed and this bill helps us honor that promise. I hope the House … Continue Reading
November 07, 2013
NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR SHAHEEN’S CROP INSURANCE SUBSIDY REFORM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is calling for crop insurance subsidy reforms after a report was released this morning indicating the federal government paid out $11.3 million between 1995 and 2012 in taxpayer-funded subsidies to billionaires. According to the report, dozens of billionaires are receiving millions of taxpayer-funded crop insurance subsidies. The report underscores the need to pass Shaheen's bipartisan legislation to reform the subsidy program with limitatio… Continue Reading
November 06, 2013
ON SENATE FLOOR SHAHEEN CALLS FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is urging her colleagues to swiftly pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to important protections from workplace discrimination. In remarks on the Senate floor, Shaheen drew parallels between the struggle for equality during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and similar struggles LGBT Americans are dealing with today. Below are Senator Shaheen's remarks as prep… Continue Reading
November 06, 2013
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE HELP INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN REFORMS TO PROTECT MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) are joining a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to promote reforms to the military justice system that would better protect sexual assault survivors' rights during investigations. The two partnered with nine Republican and Democratic Senators to introduce legislation that would specifically amend Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to prevent abusive treatment of victims during pre-trial setting… Continue Reading
November 06, 2013
SHAHEEN HOSTS NEW HAMPSHIRE AARP PRESIDENT ON CAPITOL HILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said this morning at a Capitol Hill roundtable on aging that Washington must keep its promise to seniors by preserving and strengthening critical programs like Medicare and Social Security. Shaheen hosted AARP New Hampshire State President Dick Chevrefils at this morning's discussion, hosted by the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, that focused on retirement security and policies impacting seniors. "We need to protect and stre… Continue Reading
November 05, 2013
SHAHEEN: SENATE SHOULD PASS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(Washington, DC) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is calling for the Senate to pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), an anti-discrimination treaty that aims to promote, protect and ensure equal rights for persons with disabilities. At a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this afternoon, Shaheen expressed her support for the treaty, which would also protect the rights of Americans with disabilities traveling and living abroad. "We have taken impor… Continue Reading
