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Shaheen, Velázquez Applaud Increase of Federal Contracts Awarded to Women-Owned Small Businesses
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), the lead Democrats on the Senate and House Small Business Committees, applauded the announcement by the Small Business Administration (SBA) that the federal government has, for the first time, reached its two-decade-old goal of awarding five percent of federal contracts to women-owned small businesses (WOSB). "Today's announcement marks an important step for women-owned small businesse… Continue Reading
March 02, 2016
SHAHEEN: THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH ) released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass, by a vote of 48 to 47, her amendment to provide $600 million in emergency funding to law enforcement and treatment providers across the country who are fighting the growing opioid addiction crisis. Due to obstruction from the Republican majority, her amendment needed to meet a 60 vote threshold to proceed: "While I'm very disappointed my amendment didn't pass, make no mistake… Continue Reading
March 02, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Linda Foster
(Washington, DC)- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) gave the following statement on the passing of former Deputy Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Linda Foster: "Linda was a dedicated public servant who found so many ways to give back to her community and New Hampshire. Having worked with her in the state legislature and as governor, I always admired her leadership and appreciated her friendship. Linda was admired and respected by legislators on both sides of the aisle, and will… Continue Reading
March 01, 2016
On Senate Floor Shaheen Calls for Vote on Her Emergency Supplemental Funding Amendment to Fast-Track Urgently Needed Resources to Address Opioid Crisis
(Washington, DC) - Today on the Senate floor, as the Senate considers the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called for a vote on her amendment, cosponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), to provide $600 million in emergency supplemental funding to those on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. This funding would be quickly released nationwide to public health workers and law enforcement officials, whose services are often overwhelmed by thi… Continue Reading
March 01, 2016
Shaheen Puts Focus of Senate Hearing on New Hampshire’s Struggling Fishing Industry
Washington, DC-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, has invited two prominent industry leaders in the New England fishing industry to testify at a committee hearing scheduled for Thursday. Through her leadership on the committee, Senator Shaheen was able to make New Hampshire's struggling fishing industry a major focus of Thursday's hearing. James Hayward of Portsmouth and Dr. Joshua Wiersma will testify at the hearing enti… Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
At Senate Hearing Shaheen Questions Attorney General on Suspension of Asset Forfeiture Fund for New Hampshire Law Enforcement
(Washington, DC) - Today at a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) questioned Attorney General Loretta Lynch on the suspension of the Asset Forfeiture Fund, which is an important source of funding for New Hampshire state and local law enforcement Assets seized by police during joint federal and state investigations are generally liquidated by the federal government with a percentage returned to the state. Suspension of s… Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
Shaheen Responds to Change.org Petition Calling for Rights for Sexual Assault Survivors
(Washington, DC)-This afternoon, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) responded online to a petition authored by Amanda Nguyen, a sexual assault survivor who leads the nonprofit Rise. Her petition calls on Congress to put in place common sense reforms for sexual assault survivors who often experience a criminal justice system that works against them, rather than for them. Amanda's petition has gathered almost 50,000 signatures in just 24 hours. On Tuesday, Senator Shaheen introduced the Sexual Assault … Continue Reading
February 24, 2016
Shaheen Amendment to Help Small Businesses Boost Exports Signed Into Law
(Washington, DC) - Today, President Obama signed into law a trade enforcement bill that includes Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) amendment to boost exports by U.S. small businesses. Shaheen's amendment reauthorizes the successful State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant program through 2020. The STEP program, which Shaheen helped create, is an export initiative that has successfully helped small businesses enter the international marketplace and create jobs. "Small businesses are the backb… Continue Reading
February 24, 2016
Shaheen Addresses SCOTUS Vacancy on the Senate Floor: “Let’s do the job we were sent here to do by the American people”
You can watch Senator Shaheen's speech here (Washington, DC) - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor to respond to the refusal by the Senate Majority to hold a hearing on any Supreme Court nominee put forward by the President. Shaheen noted in her speech, the long bipartisan tradition of considering Supreme Court nominees during election years. She also called on her colleagues Senators to stick to their oath of office: "Our oath does not say: uphold the … Continue Reading
February 24, 2016
SHAHEEN: The Senate has maintained an important bipartisan tradition of considering Supreme Court nominees
Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) made the following statement after Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee announced in a letter yesterday that they will not hold a hearing on the President's nomination to the Supreme Court: "Since the beginning of our nation, the Senate has maintained an important bipartisan tradition of considering Supreme Court nominees. I hope the Senate can find a way to move forward and look to the example set in 1988, a presidential election year… Continue Reading
February 23, 2016
Shaheen, Blumenthal & Leahy Introduce Sexual Assault Survivors Rights Legislation in the Senate
(Washington, DC)-Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), introduced legislation that codifies basic rights for survivors of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act builds on the success of the Crime Victims' Rights Act to address unique challenges faced by sexual assault survivors, particularly regarding notice, access, and preservation of sexual assault eviden… Continue Reading
February 23, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the President’s Plan to Close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after President Obama announced a plan that he's submitting to Congress to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility: "For far too long, the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility has undermined our nation's standing in the world and has served as a recruitment tool for terrorists. Last year, it cost the American taxpayer nearly a half billion dollars to house around 100 detainees. I believe we can and we must… Continue Reading
February 22, 2016
Shaheen Denounces Agency Decision to Impose Costly Fee on NH Fishermen
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) denounced a decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to force New Hampshire fishermen to pay for a costly regulation beginning March 1. The agency announced on Friday that it will force fishermen in New England to start paying for an at-sea observer program, which monitors catch sizes for conservation purposes. The program, which was previously paid for by NOAA, will cost fishermen an estimated $700 per day on fi… Continue Reading
February 22, 2016
Shaheen Statement on Passing of Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of former Portsmouth Mayor, Eileen Foley: "Billy and I were very saddened to learn of the passing of Eileen Foley, and our thoughts today are with her daughter, Mary Carey, and the entire Foley family. Eileen leaves behind an incredible legacy in the Seacoast Region. She carried on a great family tradition of public service and played an invaluable role in Portsmouth's renaissance. She was not … Continue Reading
February 19, 2016
Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Former Keene Mayor Pat Russell
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the passing of former Keene Mayor, Pat Russell: "Pat was one of the first women I met in politics and was a dear friend and mentor. New Hampshire has lost one of its finest public servants. Throughout her career, she broke down barriers for women in public service and was an inspiration to many. She was a tremendously effective advocate for her community and always spoke up for those who didn't have a voic… Continue Reading
February 18, 2016
In Manchester, Shaheen Visits Addiction Treatment Center as Senate Prepares to Take Up Legislation to Tackle the National Heroin and Opioid Crisis
**Shaheen is Leading an Effort in Congress to Pass an Emergency Funding Bill that will Quickly Provide Resources to First Responders and Treatment Providers** **Today, She Also Welcomed the Endorsement of the National Governor's Association for Providing Emergency Funding to States** Senator Shaheen meets with Serenity Place CEO Sharon Drake. A high quality version of this photo is here. (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Serenity Place, an addiction treatm… Continue Reading
February 17, 2016
In Claremont, Shaheen Encourages Planned Parenthood Staff, Denounces Attacks on Women’s Reproductive Healthcare
**Her call follows the indictment in Texas of anti-choice group that produced deceptive videos of Planned Parenthood staff** **Shaheen takes a tour of clinic that was vandalized twice last year** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited the Planned Parenthood clinic in Claremont that was vandalized twice last year and delivered words of encouragement to staff. The second attack on the facility in October of last year forced it to close for nearly six weeks. Senator … Continue Reading
February 12, 2016
Following Floor Action by Shaheen, Senate Confirms Key National Security Nominees
(Washington, DC) The U.S. Senate today confirmed seven nominees for key national security positions, following a week of floor speeches by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and other Senators highlighting unacceptably long delays in their confirmation. "I'm pleased that these nominees have been confirmed so they can get to work protecting our nation," said Shaheen. "It was unacceptable for these nominees to face lengthy delays for purely political reasons at the expense of our safety. Unfortunatel… Continue Reading
February 11, 2016
As Senate Takes Up Legislation to Tackle Heroin Crisis, Senate Democrats Call for Passage of Shaheen’s Emergency Supplemental Funding Bill
(February 11, 2016 - Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) speaks about the need to pass her emergency supplemental funding bill) Senator Shaheen's full remarks can be viewed here. (Washington, DC) - Today, as the Senate begins to consider legislation to address the opioid addiction crisis gripping the country, a group of Senators gathered on Capitol Hill to call for the passage of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)'s emergency supplemental funding bill for first responders and … Continue Reading
February 11, 2016
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape That's Contributing to VA Choice Card Reimbursement Delays
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation to streamline and simplify the billing process for reimbursing health care providers administering care to veterans in the Veterans Affairs Choice Card Program. Currently, Choice Card Program regulations and agency bureaucracy have resulted in lengthy payment delays for care providers, threatening provider participation in the program and access to care for veterans. Last month, Shaheen wrote to VA Secretary Robe… Continue Reading
