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On Senate Floor, Shaheen Reads Letters from Granite State Parents and Educators Who Oppose Betsy DeVos’ Nomination
**SHAHEEN: "Because Betsy DeVos does not understand these basic truths about education in America, because she is driven by an ideological hostility to our public schools, she is the wrong person to serve as our Secretary of Education." **Shaheen's office has received more than 4,000 letters and emails, nearly all opposing DeVos, and 1,405 calls in opposition to her nomination** Watch Here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor today in opposition o… Continue Reading
February 06, 2017
Shaheen Reintroduces Bill to Shake Up Washington Budget Process
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) reintroduced their bipartisan budget reform legislation that would shake up the way Congress budgets federal tax dollars and allow for greater oversight of government spending. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) co-sponsored the legislation, which would convert Congress' annual appropriations process to a two-year budget cycle. The Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act, S.306, would force Congress to become a b… Continue Reading
February 03, 2017
SHAHEEN, SENATORS TO MATTIS: PRESIDENT TRUMP’S MUSLIM BAN DEGRADES OUR ABILITY TO DEFEAT ISIS, UNDERMINES OUR NATIONAL SECURITY
(Washington, DC) - As Secretary of Defense James Mattis begins a thirty-day, government-wide review of the United States' existing strategy to defeat ISIS, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) pressed him to assess the impact of President Trump's Muslim ban on the U.S. strategy to defeat ISIS and our broader national security interests. Prior to this executive order, the sixty-six nation coalition dedicated to defeat… Continue Reading
February 03, 2017
SHAHEEN, HASSAN TO TRUMP: DON’T PULL THE RUG OUT FROM UNDER STATES FIGHTING OPIOID CRISIS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today wrote to President Donald Trump warning that repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with no replacement would pull the rug out from under local communities working to combat the opioid epidemic and could endanger millions of Americans just as they are getting treatment. Repeal threatens to cut $5.5 billion from states battling opioid addiction. A recent report from Harvard Medical School and New York Universi… Continue Reading
February 02, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Announce that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & All Public Shipyards Will Be Exempt from Federal Hiring Freeze
**Department of Defense issues clarification in response to calls from Shaheen, Hassan to exempt civilian shipyard employees, who are critical to our national security** **The recent executive order signed by President Trump caused the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to suspend hiring** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today that the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and all Navy public shipyards will be exempt from President Trump's federal hiring … Continue Reading
February 02, 2017
Shaheen Statement on the Number of Opioid-Related Overdoses in Manchester & Nashua
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after reviewing the number of opioid-related overdoses reported in Manchester and Nashua: "The significant drop in overdoses reported in Manchester and Nashua this month is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our police officers, firefighters, emergency responders, and treatment and recovery providers," said Shaheen. "New Hampshire owes them a great debt and I want to thank them for their tireless efforts… Continue Reading
February 01, 2017
On Senate Floor, Shaheen Calls Trump’s “Destructive” Muslim Ban “Offensive to Our Nation’s Core Values and Ideals”
**SHAHEEN: "Trump's ill-advised words and actions, including this Executive Order, have damaged America's standing in the world and harmed our national security" **Shaheen pointed to the story of Dr. Omid Moghimi, a U.S. citizen and an internist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, whose Iranian wife is awaiting an immigrant visa and who fears he will have to leave the U.S. to live with his wife** Watch Here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor t… Continue Reading
January 31, 2017
Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Judge Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: "The independence of the Supreme Court is of utmost importance," said Shaheen. "Judge Gorsuch must demonstrate that he will rule independently of political influence or pressure, and defend the Constitution. I will thoroughly review Gorsuch's record and his testimony during the nomination process. However, I will not sup… Continue Reading
January 31, 2017
Shaheen Statement on New Muslim Ban Exemption for Selected Iraqi Interpreters and Support Staff
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced that it will exempt certain Iraqi interpreters and support staff from President Trump's Muslim ban executive order. This directive will allow Iraqis who have or will receive a Special Immigrant Visa for their service to the United States and the threats they face as a result, to come to the United States. "I'm relieved that this exemption has been made," said Shaheen… Continue Reading
January 31, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Exempt Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & Navy Shipyards Around the Country From Federal Hiring Freeze
(Washington, DC)- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced legislation with Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) that would exempt the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and all Navy public shipyards, from President Trump's federal hiring freeze. The Trump administration's blanket hiring freeze prevents shipyards across the country from hiring engineers, acquisition workforce personnel, trade mechanics, radiological and emergency personnel, regulat… Continue Reading
January 31, 2017
Shaheen Statement in Opposition to Sen. Sessions' Nomination to Serve as U.S. Attorney General
(Washington, DC)-Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) delivered the following statement on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to serve as U.S. Attorney General: "After reviewing Senator Sessions' extensive record, I cannot in good conscience support his nomination to serve as Attorney General," said Shaheen. "His history of obstructing protections for minority voting rights, LGTBQ individuals, women, and criminal justice reform efforts, is very troubling. It is clear this President… Continue Reading
January 30, 2017
In Bipartisan Letter, Shaheen, Tillis & McCaskill Warn Secretary Mattis that “U.S. Will Pay Significant Moral and Strategic Costs” if Trump Executive Order Continues
**Senators urge Mattis to intercede with Trump, whose Executive Order prevents Iraqis who supported U.S. mission in Iraq from entering the U.S.** **SENATORS: "Properly vetted individuals who supported the U.S. missions overseas and face threats as a result must continue to be allowed entry to the United States" ** (Washington, DC) - Today, following President Trump's executive order barring immigration from seven countries for 90 days and temporarily shuttering the refugee assistance program… Continue Reading
January 30, 2017
Shaheen Statement on Betsy DeVos, Nominee for Secretary of Education
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on Betsy DeVos, President Trump's nominee for secretary of education: "As a parent, a former public school teacher, a governor and a senator, I've always cared deeply about providing equal opportunity for our children," said Shaheen. "I was dismayed by many of Ms. DeVos's answers during her confirmation hearing. At a very minimum, our next Secretary of Education should be able to commit to enforcing current l… Continue Reading
January 28, 2017
SHAHEEN: Trump’s Immigration Executive Order is Un-American, Grossly Inhumane and Abandons Iraqis Who Have Helped the United States
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after reviewing the executive order signed by President Trump that bars refugees and citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. The order also prevents Iraqis who supported the U.S. mission and face threats as a result, from coming to the United States. "This executive order is un-American and grossly inhumane," said Shaheen. "We are a nation of immigrants and should remain welcoming to all na… Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Congressional Letter Calling for Exemption of Federal Hiring Freeze for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & Navy Shipyards Around the Country
**Recent executive order signed by President Trump has caused shipyards across the country to suspend hiring** **In letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, senators urge him to "consider the impact of the Memorandum on the Navy, public shipyards and national security, and issue clear guidance to immediately exempt all Navy civilians from the hiring freeze" ** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME),? Patty Murray (D-WA)… Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Delegation Letter Urging Preservation of Key Rural Broadband Funding Source
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and the New Hampshire Congressional delegation sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and the FCC Commissioners today asking the FCC to renew its commitment to the Mobility Fund in 2017. The letter, co-signed by Senator Maggie Hassan and Congresswomen Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter, highlights the importance of the Mobility Fund in expanding high-speed mobile access to rural areas in New Hampshire and t… Continue Reading
January 25, 2017
Shaheen Staff to Hold Office Hours in Lebanon, Franklin & Pelham
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's staff will hold office hours in Lebanon, Franklin and Pelham in the coming weeks to help residents seeking assistance with federal agencies on issues such as veterans' benefits, federal taxes, housing, immigration, and Social Security in one-on-one meetings. All area residents are welcome to attend. For more information on the services available, or if you have any questions, please call (603) 647-7500. Please note: These events will be attended… Continue Reading
January 25, 2017
Shaheen Nominates New Hampshire Students for United States Service Academies
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has nominated 52 New Hampshire students to the United States Service Academies. The nomination from Senator Shaheen recommends students for acceptance into the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and West Point. "These exceptional young men and women have demonstrated an inspiring commitment to service and desire to serve their country in the United States military," said Senator Shaheen. "I applaud them … Continue Reading
January 24, 2017
Shaheen Statement on Approval of Governor Haley to Serve as Ambassador to the United Nations
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after voting to approve the nomination of Governor Nikki Haley to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations. The Senate approved her nomination by a vote of 96 to 4. "While I remain very concerned about how President Trump will act on many of our nation's foreign policy challenges, Governor Haley made it clear during her confirmation hearing that she believes in t… Continue Reading
January 24, 2017
On Senate Floor, Shaheen Calls out President Trump and Republican Leadership in Congress for their “dangerous obsession with rolling back women’s reproductive rights”
**Marking the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade this past Sunday, Shaheen said "we will not be dragged backward"** **SHAHEEN: "We can't allow extreme ideology to triumph over the urgent, practical needs of women and families across the world."** Watch Here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate Floor today to recognize the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and to support women's reproductive rights in the U.S. and around the world. In her speech,… Continue Reading
