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SHAHEEN HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS, PROMOTES TOURISM IN HAMPTON
(Hampton, NH)--U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) honored first responders in Hampton Beach this afternoon where she also toured the newly renovated Seashell Pavilion and celebrated Hampton's 375th anniversary. Shaheen presented two Congressional Record statements, commending the rescue efforts of Hampton first responders and in celebration of Hampton's historical and cultural heritage. "It was an honor to recognize courageous first responders, their bravery, and the work they do to save lives,… Continue Reading
August 02, 2013
SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES SHAHEEN PROVISIONS TO SUPPORT NEW HAMPSHIRE DEFENSE PROGRAMS
(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the 2014 Defense Appropriations bill which included multiple provisions supported by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Shaheen, a member of both the Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, worked to include funding for a number of New Hampshire defense priorities, including the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker and Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines, as well as programs that provide care and support to ser… Continue Reading
August 01, 2013
SHAHEEN: ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL WILL CREATE JOBS, SAVE MONEY, REDUCE POLLUTION
(Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor this evening to tout her energy efficiency legislation that will create jobs, save consumers and taxpayers money, and reduce pollution by lowering energy consumption across the country. The Senate will move to full debate on the bill in September. Shaheen's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below. I rise today to discuss the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S.1392), also known as Shahee… Continue Reading
August 01, 2013
SHAHEEN, RISCH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO REFORM GOVERNMENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced legislation this morning to reform and improve the government's classification systems. The bipartisan bill includes a number of common-sense recommendations from the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) designed to promote transparency and efficiency by reducing unnecessary classification and addressing the growing backlog of records awaiting declassification. Designed Prior to World War II, the fe… Continue Reading
July 31, 2013
SHAHEEN LETTER TO SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM LEGISLATION
Dear Chairman Baucus and Ranking Member Hatch, Thank you for the opportunity to provide my views on the Senate Finance Committee's effort to enact tax reform legislation. I have long called for tax reform as part of a comprehensive, bipartisan solution to address our debt and deficits. We need look at all areas of our budget - domestic, defense, and mandatory, as well as revenues. By eliminating loopholes for the wealthiest Americans and large corporations, we can also make the tax code fai… Continue Reading
July 29, 2013
SHAHEEN: TIME IS NOW TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Bow, N.H.) - A coalition of business leaders and advocates joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) this morning at Grappone Toyota in Bow to support her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation which could come to the Senate floor as early as this week. Shaheen also toured Grappone's new LEED certified facility which has recently undergone renovations to become more energy efficient. Shaheen's bill, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act, would establish a national energy efficiency … Continue Reading
July 26, 2013
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE, SHEA-PORTER, KUSTER WELCOME FEDERAL DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE GRANT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Representatives Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) and Ann Kuster (D-NH), today welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to approve an emergency recovery grant to help restore roadways in Grafton, Sullivan, and Cheshire Counties that were damaged by heavy rains and flooding at the end of June. The $1 million grant for rebuilding federally-supported roadways will assist the New Hampshire Department of Trans… Continue Reading
July 26, 2013
SHAHEEN, KUSTER: FDA TO HOLD PUBLIC INPUT SESSION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ON PROPOSED FOOD SAFETY RULES
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a request by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will participate in a public input session in New Hampshire for farmers to comment on proposed Food Safety Modernization Act rules. Last month, Shaheen and Kuster led a bipartisan, bicameral group of 20 Senators and Representatives in calling on the FDA to come to New England after hearing concerns about these new rules potentially burdeni… Continue Reading
July 25, 2013
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES SHAHEEN PROVISIONS PROTECTING WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE, LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS
(Washington, DC) -The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced two bills this afternoon that include key provisions promoting and protecting women's health and LGBT equality sponsored by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) appropriations bill specifically include Shaheen provisions permanently repealing the Global Gag Rule - also referred to as the "Mexico City Policy" - and also providing reproductive health care coverage for Peace Corps members. The Fi… Continue Reading
July 25, 2013
SHAHEEN, COLLINS, WHITEHOUSE EFFORT TO ELIMINATE LGBT DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERAL JURY PROCESS APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) announced today that their efforts to prevent discrimination in the federal jury selection process have taken a step forward with the inclusion of language from the bipartisan Jury ACCESS Act in the Financial Services FY2014 Appropriations bill. The Jury ACCESS (Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection) Act would amend the federal statute to prohibit the practice of s… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE COMPROMISE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 81-18 in favor of a compromise to keep interest rates low on federally subsidized Stafford loans. As of July 1, interest rates on Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to 6.8%. "While today's compromise was not a perfect solution, it was a crucial agreement that will protect American students and middle class families. Affordable higher education is one the best economic investments ou… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
CHARLIE MORGAN ACT ADVANCES IN SENATE
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) legislation to extend benefits to same-sex military couples cleared a major legislative hurdle today after it passed the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee on a bipartisan voice vote. The Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act would update and expand federal benefits for 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 striking… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN: WE MUST PROTECT STUDENTS, FAMILIES BY KEEPING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE
(Washington, D.C.) - Reaffirming her commitment to making college affordable for New Hampshire students and families, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor this afternoon to voice her support for a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates low. In her remarks, Shaheen also announced her support for the Reed-Warren Amendment to lower the cap on the student loan interest rates. As of July 1, interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to … Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
SHAHEEN: WE MUST PROTECT STUDENTS, FAMILIES BY KEEPING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE
(Washington, D.C.) - Reaffirming her commitment to making college affordable for New Hampshire students and families, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor this afternoon to voice her support for a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates low. In her remarks, Shaheen also announced her support for the Reed-Warren Amendment to lower the cap on the student loan interest rates. As of July 1, interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans doubled from 3.4% to … Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
AT SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING, SHAHEEN SUPPORTS LANDYA MCCAFFERTY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
(Washington, D.C.) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee to support Landya McCafferty's nomination to serve as the next federal district court judge for the District of New Hampshire. At the committee's nomination hearing, Shaheen specifically highlighted McCafferty's strong judicial experience that makes her an ideal candidate for the federal bench. If confirmed, McCafferty would be the first woman to serve on the federal bench in New Hampshi… Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
AT SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING, SHAHEEN SUPPORTS LANDYA MCCAFFERTY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
(Washington, D.C.) - This morning U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee to support Landya McCafferty's nomination to serve as the next federal district court judge for the District of New Hampshire. At the committee's nomination hearing, Shaheen specifically highlighted McCafferty's strong judicial experience that makes her an ideal candidate for the federal bench. If confirmed, McCafferty would be the first woman to serve on the federal bench in New Hampshi… Continue Reading
July 23, 2013
SHAHEEN, MCCAIN CONTINUE CALL TO END WASTEFUL, DUPLICATIVE CATFISH INSPECTION PROGRAM
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and John McCain (R-AZ) are continuing their push to eliminate a wasteful and duplicative catfish inspection program that could cost taxpayers millions to develop and $15 million annually to operate. In a letter sent to Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Senators Shaheen and McCain requested that their amendment to eliminate the program be included in the conference r… Continue Reading
July 23, 2013
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON EU’S HEZBOLLAH TERRORIST DESIGNATION
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today in strong support of the European Union's decision to designate the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization: "Hezbollah's military wing is a dangerous and destabilizing terrorist organization and I applaud the European Union for recognizing this fact. The EU's move will condemn Hezbollah to further sanctions and carries the forceful message that the EU and the United States will not to… Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
SHAHEEN TOURS BOSTON AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER, TOUTS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONTROLLERS FROM FURLOUGHS
(Nashua, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today toured the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to discuss the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations legislation that the Senate is considering later this week. The bill would protect air traffic controllers in Nashua and across the country from furloughs and would also make important investments in NextGen, a critical Federal Aviation Administration effort to transition our air traffic control system… Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
SHAHEEN MEETS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AT UNH ROUNDTABLE ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT
(Durham, NH) - Continuing her efforts in the fight against sexual assault in the military, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today joined law enforcement officials and military personnel for a roundtable discussion at the University of New Hampshire to discuss efforts to improve sexual assault prevention. Shaheen was joined by representatives from the New Hampshire National Guard and the Dover Police Department and outlined provisions she included in the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Ac… Continue Reading
