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Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Global HER Act to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule
**One day after President Trump reinstates the harmful executive order, 47 Senators introduce legislation that supports women's reproductive rights and international family planning programs** **SHAHEEN: "The Global HER Act would ensure that clinics don't have to choose between providing comprehensive family planning services to a smaller group of women on a limited budget or providing limited reproductive health services with U.S. funds"** (Washington, DC) - One day after President Trump iss… Continue Reading
January 24, 2017
In Confirmation Hearing, Shaheen Receives Commitment from Linda McMahon to Preserve the Small Business Administration as a Standalone Agency
**Shaheen drew attention to SBA resource partners and how they have helped New Hampshire small businesses; McMahon committed to "continue outreach" with those organizations** **Shaheen also asked about increasing access to federal prime and subprime contracts for small businesses** Video of Sen. Shaheen's opening statement and questioning is available here (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (S… Continue Reading
January 24, 2017
As President Trump & Republican Leadership Move Forward With Repeal, Shaheen Seeks ACA Stories From Granite Staters
(Washington, DC)-This morning in a video published on social media, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) asked Granite Staters who have been helped by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to send-in their stories as part of her effort to show President Trump and Republican leadership in Congress that the people who could be harmed by repealing this law are more than just statistics. Senator Shaheen setup a special email address for Granite Staters to send-in their stories: HowACAHelpedMe@shaheen.senate.gov. … Continue Reading
January 23, 2017
Shaheen Statement After Voting ‘No’ on the Nomination of Rex Tillerson to Serve as Secretary of State
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) delivered the following statement after voting 'no' in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on President Trump's nomination of Rex Tillerson to serve as secretary of state: "After careful consideration, I could not support Rex Tillerson's nomination to serve as Secretary of State," said Senator Shaheen. "Mr. Tillerson's willingness to serve is very admirable, and I appreciate his commitment to the Transatlantic Alliance and NATO, as well a… Continue Reading
January 23, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Vote to Approve President Trump's Nominee to Serve as CIA Director
(Washington, DC)- This evening, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after voting to confirm Congressman Mike Pompeo to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). "In his hearing, Congressman Pompeo showed that he understands that his new role will be to collect and present objective analysis to the President and to Congress," said Shaheen. "His strong condemnation of Russian aggression in the hearing gives me confidence that he can step into this role… Continue Reading
January 23, 2017
Shaheen Statement on President Trump’s Reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
**Shaheen will introduce bipartisan legislation in the Senate tomorrow that would permanently repeal the Global Gag Rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy** **SHAHEEN: "President Trump's reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule ignores decades of research, instead favoring ideological politics over women and families"** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the only woman on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the below statement following President Trump's execu… Continue Reading
January 22, 2017
Shaheen Statement on the 44th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement marking the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision: "Today's anniversary of Roe v. Wade is a reminder of the progress we have made and challenges that women still face to access comprehensive reproductive health care," said Senator Shaheen. "In this last year, the Supreme Court handed down an important decision reinforcing a woman's right to make her own medical decisions, and we sa… Continue Reading
January 20, 2017
Shaheen Statement on Award of Service Pistol Contract to SIG Sauer
(Washington, DC) -- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after SIG Sauer, based in Newington, NH, was awarded the contract to provide the U.S. Army the P320 pistol: "I congratulate SIG Sauer on receiving this well-deserved contract," said Shaheen. "Granite Staters can take great pride in knowing that our men and women in uniform will be carrying a locally made side arm as they defend our nation. This new contract builds on our state's many proud contributions to our… Continue Reading
January 20, 2017
Shaheen Statement on the Inauguration of President Donald Trump
(Washington, DC)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was in attendance at today's inauguration of President Donald Trump and afterwards, delivered the following statement: "Today our nation proudly demonstrated our longstanding tradition of the peaceful transfer of executive power," said Shaheen. "I want to congratulate President Trump, our new First Lady, Melania, and the entire Trump family. It is now the job of President Trump to unite our country and be a President for every American. Over the ne… Continue Reading
January 20, 2017
Shaheen Statement on Reports that Trump Plans to Eliminate the Office of Violence Against Women
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead Democrat of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, released the following statement in reaction to reports that the Trump Administration plans to eliminate the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice as part of widespread cuts at federal agencies. "The suggestion that the Trump Administration plans to eliminate the Office of Violence Against Women is extremely disturbing," said Se… Continue Reading
January 20, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Votes to Approve President Trump's Nominees to Serve as Secretary of Defense & Secretary of Homeland Security
(Washington, DC)- This evening, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) gave the following remarks after voting to confirm Ret. General James Mattis to serve as secretary of defense, and Ret. General John Kelly to serve as secretary of homeland security. "During General Mattis's confirmation hearing, I very much appreciated his many insights on how best to strengthen our defense capabilities and respond to our adversaries," said Shaheen. "I was especially encouraged by his strong statements in support of… Continue Reading
January 18, 2017
In Hearing, Shaheen Presses Trump UN Cabinet Pick on Contradictory Tweets, Statements
**Gov. Nikki Haley said Trump's Tweets are "his opinions as they stand now" but she anticipates "he will listen to all of us and he will see it the way we see it"** **Shaheen receives commitment from Gov. Haley to support efforts to increase access to family planning, maternal care abroad** Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nomine… Continue Reading
January 17, 2017
Shaheen Statement Following Her Meeting with Gov. Nikki Haley, Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
High res photo available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after her meeting today with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN): "My meeting with Gov. Haley was a valuable opportunity to discuss some of the pressing global issues that she will face at the United Nations if confirmed by the Senate-… Continue Reading
January 17, 2017
As President-elect Trump & GOP Leaders Move Forward with ACA Repeal, Shaheen & Hassan Hear Concerns of NH Healthcare Providers & Policy Leaders
(Washington, DC) -This morning at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock clinic in Manchester, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) hosted a roundtable discussion with healthcare providers and policy leaders to assess the impact of repealing the Affordable Care Act on New Hampshire. As President-elect Trump and Republican leadership in Congress move forward to repeal the law without a replacement plan, these experts warned that this could have dire consequences for the tens of thousands… Continue Reading
January 13, 2017
Shaheen Statement on Report Showing Importance of Affordable Care Act for New Hampshire’s Small Business Owners & Self-Employed Workers
**Report shows New Hampshire has one of the highest shares of small business owners relying on the Marketplace for healthcare coverage ** **Report also shows that small business owners and self-employed individuals were nearly three times as likely to purchase Marketplace coverage as other workers** **SHAHEEN: "The ACA has been a boon for many entrepreneurs who have taken advantage of marketplace coverage to strike out on their own to make their business dream a reality."** (Washington, DC) … Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Shaheen Becomes Lead Democrat on Key Funding Subcommittee
(Washington, DC) - This afternoon, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced that Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will serve as the lead Democrat of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee. This panel is tasked with authoring the annual funding bill for the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space A… Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Shaheen Secures Assurances From General James Mattis on Support & Importance of NATO, Value of U.S. Strategic Alliances
Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis, during his confirmation hearing before the committee today. Shaheen questioned Gen. Mattis on his support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the importance of U.S. strategic alliances, highlighting the news today of U.S. troops … Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Shaheen Votes Against Republican Leadership’s Resolution to Set in Motion Repeal of Healthcare Reform
(Washington, DC) - Last night, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) voted against the Republican leadership's budget resolution that would begin the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a replacement, a move that would strip nearly 120,000 Granite Staters of their healthcare coverage. The budget resolution passed the Republican-led U.S. Senate after a late night voting session. Shaheen, a leader in Congress on efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, went to the Senate floor on Tu… Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
After Question from Shaheen, Rex Tillerson States that He Doesn’t Support Muslim Immigration Ban
**In response to Shaheen, Tillerson explains why it would be important to divest from his financial interest in Exxon Mobil if confirmed, in sharp contrast to Trump's comments earlier today** Video of Sen. Shaheen's questioning available here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, questioned President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his confirmation hearing before the committee today. During … Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Cosponsor Amendment to Protect Health Care Coverage for Over 50,000 Granite Staters
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today co-sponsored a budget amendment aimed at protecting health insurance coverage for over 50,000 Granite Staters who receive coverage - including coverage for behavioral health services and substance misuse treatment - through New Hampshire's bipartisan Medicaid expansion program. The amendment, introduced by Senator Menendez (D-NJ), would establish a budget point of order to prevent any legislation that increase… Continue Reading
