Press
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HOUSING PLAN
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement today in response to President Obama's plan to fight foreclosures and help families stay in their homes: "Too many families in New Hampshire and across the country have felt the devastating effects of home foreclosure. Many of these are homeowners who played by the rules and tried their very best to make on-time, monthly payments but have fallen behind because they lost their jobs or otherwise felt the effects… Continue Reading
February 14, 2009
SHAHEEN: ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE WILL INVEST $860 MILLION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TO CREATE JOBS, HELP GET OUR ECONOMY BACK ON TRACK
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today applauded final Senate passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will send to New Hampshire an estimated $609.9 million dollars in federal formula funding and an additional estimated $250 million in Medicaid funding under the Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP). The funding will help create good jobs, allow infrastructure and public works projects to be completed more quickly, provide middle class tax relief,… Continue Reading
February 13, 2009
SHAHEEN: EXTENSION OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT INCLUDED IN FINAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY BILL
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today applauded the extension and expansion of the first-time homebuyer tax credit in the economic recovery package. Last month, Shaheen led an effort of freshman Senators urging Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) to extend this important economic incentive. The $7,500 tax credit, which was originally scheduled to expire at the end of June, will now be increased to $8,000 and be made available through December 1st. "The ho… Continue Reading
February 12, 2009
SHAHEEN: $392,000 IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDS COMING TO NORTH STRATFORD FOR RAILWAY INSTALLATION
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that $392,000 in U.S. Department of Transportation funds, made available through the Federal Railroad Administration, have been granted for rail safety upgrades in North Stratford, New Hampshire. The funds will pay for new rail installation. "Improvements to our freight rail system will create jobs and lay the groundwork for long-term economic growth in New Hampshire's North Country," said Senator Shaheen. "I'm glad to announc… Continue Reading
February 11, 2009
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES FOURTEEN ADDITIONS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE STAFF
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced fourteen additions to her New Hampshire staff. These staff members will be located in offices across the state and will lead outreach efforts and constituent services to New Hampshire residents. "I'm pleased that such an exceptional and diverse group of New Hampshire leaders have joined our staff to direct our outreach efforts in the state," said Senator Shaheen. "Our staff includes a state representative, a town and city counci… Continue Reading
February 11, 2009
SHAHEEN: $300,000 IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDS COMING TO PEASE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that Pease International Airport will receive a grant of $300,000 in U.S. Department of Transportation funding through the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds are designated to the Pease Airport to help fund an update to the airport master plan. "Pease International is a key cargo and passenger transportation hub for the Seacoast and all of New Hampshire, and I'm glad to announce this funding that will help reassess the … Continue Reading
February 11, 2009
SHAHEEN: OVER $660,000 IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDS COMING TO LEBANON AIRPORT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced that Lebanon Municipal Airport will receive three grants totaling $666,219 in U.S. Department of Transportation funding through the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds are designated to the Lebanon Airport for snow removal equipment, an environment assessment for proposed runway safety area construction, and airport electrical improvements. "The Lebanon Airport is a crucial transportation hub for so many residents in the… Continue Reading
February 10, 2009
SHAHEEN: RECOVERY PACKAGE WILL BOOST ECONOMY, CREATE NEW HAMPSHIRE JOBS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today voted in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the economic recovery package. The Senate-passed legislation would bring at least $530 million in federal formula funding to New Hampshire that would help create good jobs, allow infrastructure and public works projects to be completed more quickly, provide middle class tax relief, and stimulate long-term economic growth. The bill now goes to conference co… Continue Reading
February 06, 2009
Shaheen Named as Chair of Subcommittee on European Affairs
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced today that she has been named Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs for the 111th Congress. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union (EU), Russia, Turkey, Kosovo, all NATO operations in Afghanistan, and energy security issues. "I'm honored that Chairman Kerry and my colleagues have entrusted me with this responsibility," sai… Continue Reading
February 05, 2009
SHAHEEN FILES AMENDMENT TO INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen has filed an amendment to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that would increase funding to repair, renovate, and modernize buildings and facilities at our nation's colleges and universities by $2.5 billion, bringing the total funding for such projects to $6 billion. This funding would help address the severe backlog of "shovel-ready" projects necessary to ensure that the nation's higher education institutions have adequate facilit… Continue Reading
February 03, 2009
SHAHEEN CALLS FOR NEW U.S. BORDER PATROL STATION IN COLEBROOK
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen yesterday called for the establishment of a new U.S. Border Patrol Station in Colebrook, New Hampshire in a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham. A new station in Colebrook would expand coverage along the New Hampshire and Canadian border, which is currently monitored only by the existing Beecher Falls, Vermont Border Patrol Station. Additionally, an environmental assessment performed by the U.S. Departmen… Continue Reading
January 31, 2009
SHAHEEN CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS TAX CREDIT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today called for additional help in the American Recovery and Investment Tax Act of 2009 for the slumping housing market by extending the first-time homebuyer tax credit through the end of 2009. In a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT), Shaheen commended the Committee's work to extend the tax credit through August, but urged it be extended until the end of the year to further incentivize prospective homebuyers and spur h… Continue Reading
January 28, 2009
SHAHEEN, GORE CALL FOR AGGRESSIVE CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVES
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today urged quick action to renew U.S. leadership in addressing global climate change during a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Former Vice President Al Gore testified before the Committee as President Obama, Congress and environmental leaders prepare for the United Nations' climate change discussions this December in Copenhagen, Denmark. "In 2007, 164 New Hampshire towns called on Congress and the President to act on climate c… Continue Reading
January 28, 2009
Children's Health Insurance Floor Statement
Mr. President, I rise today to express my strong support for H.R. 2, the Children's Health Insurance Program Improvements Act. Providing children access to doctors and medicine is absolutely critical to a good start in life. But there are many children, in New Hampshire and across the country, whose families can't afford private health insurance, but who are also not eligible to receive help, such as Medicaid. It's the future of these children that we are considering on the Senate floor toda… Continue Reading
January 26, 2009
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement today after the Senate confirmed Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary: "President Obama selected Timothy Geithner to lead the Treasury Department, and I trust that the President selected the best person for the job. I'm confident Secretary Geithner will be able to steer America out of the financial crisis we face today. "The use of taxpayer money should be held to the highest standards of transparency and… Continue Reading
January 22, 2009
SHAHEEN JOINS LILLY LEDBETTER, SENATE COLLEAGUES TO DISCUSS LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined Lilly Ledbetter, founder and co-President of the National Women's Law Center Marcia Greenberger, and Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Patty Murray (D-WA), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to discuss the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act today. The Act ensures that all Americans are paid the same wage regardless of their age, gender, race or ethnicity. "I'm honored today to join Lilly Ledbetter and this… Continue Reading
January 22, 2009
SHAHEEN APPOINTED TO SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced today that she has been appointed to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary committee responsible for promoting and protecting American small businesses. "To recover from this recession, we'll need to create millions of new jobs, and one of the best ways to do that is to encourage the creation and growth of small businesses," said Shaheen. "As a former small business owner, I know firsthand that… Continue Reading
January 21, 2009
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF HILLARY CLINTON AS SECRETARY OF STATE
(Washington, D.C.) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement today upon the confirmation of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State: "I was proud today to support my good friend Hillary Clinton as our Secretary of State. As she showed at our hearing with the Foreign Relations Committee and throughout her confirmation process, Hillary Clinton has the experience, wisdom and thorough understanding of foreign affairs necessary to make an excellent Secretary of State. I applaud Pres… Continue Reading
January 21, 2009
SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES KEY WASHINGTON STAFF ADDITIONS
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today announced the following staff additions in her Washington, D.C. office: Michael Yudin, Legislative Director; Colleen Murray, Communications Director; and Alex Reese, Press Secretary. "I'm pleased today to announce further members of my senior staff in our Washington, D.C. office," said Shaheen. "Michael brings years of Senate experience and expertise in a broad range of legislative issue areas, and I'm excited he'll be leading our legis… Continue Reading
January 15, 2009
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON HER VOTE TO OPPOSE ADDITIONAL RELEASE OF $350 BILLION IN T.A.R.P. FUNDING
(Washington, D.C.) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement today regarding her vote in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 5, a measure opposing the release of an additional $350 billion under the T.A.R.P. program: "I do not favor the release of additional T.A.R.P. funding at this time. We already have spent $350 billion on this program, and before we agree to an additional $350 billion, I believe taxpayers deserve a full accounting of the money already spent and to know wheth… Continue Reading
