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Shaheen, Rubio Welcome Senate Passage Of Girls Count Act
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) welcomed last night's Senate passage of the "Girls Count Act," a bill they introduced earlier this year to address the lack of birth registry systems around the world that leaves approximately 51 million children annually without being registered at birth, most of whom are girls. Proof of birth verifies a child's citizenship, nationality, place of birth, parentage and age, which are critical to ensuring children remain… Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
SHAHEEN VETERAN PRIORITIES INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE BILL
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Yesterday, provisions supporting New Hampshire veterans authored by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) were included in the Senate Appropriations Committee bill for FY 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies. Shaheen, who is a member of the committee, included amendments in the bill which will support access to healthcare for veterans and improve veterans' legal services. "We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served our country… Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
SENATOR SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF TRADE LEGISLATION
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Tonight, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on her vote for passage of trade legislation: "I voted yes on the trade bill tonight because it's an opportunity to set high standards for future trade agreements, which can help New Hampshire businesses compete and increase their exports. The bill directs that future trade agreements should secure strong environmental, labor and human rights protections from our trading partners, and a recently passed en… Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
SHAHEEN SECURES INCREASED FUNDING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRIORITIES IN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE BILL
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, included increased funding for several energy efficiency priorities in the Committee's Energy and Water Development FY 2016 bill. "Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to meet our energy needs, create job growth and improve our nation's energy security," Shaheen said. "This appropriations bill, while not perfect, increases funding for important energy efficiency advance… Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
AYOTTE AND SHAHEEN TO HOST FORUM ON VETERANS CHOICE CARD PROGRAM
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) invite New Hampshire veterans to attend a public forum on Tuesday, May 26, at Saint Anselm College with officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss the Veterans Choice Card program. New Hampshire veterans will have an opportunity to hear directly from VA officials and ask questions regarding their health care options under the Veterans Choice Card program. Representatives from VA New England… Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
TUESDAY IN BEDFORD: SHAHEEN TO ADDRESS THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL’S CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON
Earlier in Portsmouth, Shaheen will tour Strawbery Banke to highlight New Hampshire tourism Later in Manchester, Senators Shaheen and Ayotte will host forum on Veterans Choice Card Program U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will address the New England Council's Congressional Luncheon at the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:00 p.m. Shaheen will highlight her efforts to promote small business growth and job creation in New Hampshire. Earlier, Shaheen will visit Stra… Continue Reading
May 21, 2015
SHAHEEN, AYOTTE WELCOME CONFIRMATION OF MARK SCARANO TO THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION
(WASHINGTON - DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Mark Scarano of Ashland as Federal Co-chairperson of the Northern Border Regional Commission: "Mark Scarano's confirmation to the Northern Border Regional Commission is great news for New Hampshire's North Country and the entire Northern Forest region," said Shaheen and Ayotte. "The Northern Forest region faces economic challenges and stands to benefit from… Continue Reading
May 20, 2015
SHAHEEN AND AYOTTE TO HOST FORUM ON VETERANS CHOICE CARD PROGRAM
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) invite New Hampshire veterans to attend a public forum on Tuesday, May 26, at Saint Anselm College with officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to discuss the Veterans Choice Card program. New Hampshire veterans will have an opportunity to hear directly from VA officials and ask questions regarding their health care options under the Veterans Choice Card program. Representatives from VA New England… Continue Reading
May 19, 2015
ON SENATE FLOOR, SHAHEEN URGES ACTION ON HER AMENDMENTS TO TRADE BILL
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - During floor debate today about the Trade Promotion Authority legislation currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) urged her colleagues to support two of her amendments to the legislation: the first, would boost small business exports and make sure that trade agreements work for small businesses, and the second, would eliminate a wasteful and duplicative government program on catfish regulation. Video of her remarks are availabl… Continue Reading
May 15, 2015
SHAHEEN APPOINTED TO U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY BOARD
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will serve on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy which provides broad oversight for morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, equipment, fiscal affairs and other matters. Shaheen was appointed this week by Vice President Joe Biden. "It's hard to overstate the importance of our military service academies as they prepare the next generation of leaders to defend our country," said Shaheen. "It is an honor to assist in oversight o… Continue Reading
May 14, 2015
SHAHEEN PRIORITIES MAKE IT INTO COMMITTEE-APPROVED DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL
(Washington, D.C.) - This afternoon, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), critical legislation to fund U.S. national security priorities and direct defense policy on issues ranging from pay and compensation for servicemembers to support for European allies threatened by Russian aggression. The legislation included several key national defense priorities put forward by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), several of which will… Continue Reading
May 14, 2015
CONGRESS PASSES SHAHEEN, AYOTTE BILL TO HELP FAMILIES OF FALLEN PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) that will ensure that death benefits paid to the families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the line of duty are not subject to federal income tax. The House of Representatives passed the legislation on Tuesday, and it now heads to the president to be signed into law. Last week, Ayotte and Shaheen met with local public safety officers i… Continue Reading
May 14, 2015
SHAHEEN PROPOSES TRADE AMENDMENT TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTS
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has introduced an amendment to the Trade Promotion Authority legislation currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate that would boost exports by U.S. small businesses and make sure that trade agreements work for small businesses. The amendment takes a number of steps to help small businesses take advantage of trade, such as reauthorizing the State Trade a… Continue Reading
May 14, 2015
SHAHEEN INTRODUCES ACCESS TO QUALITY DIABETES EDUCATION ACT
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced the Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act legislation that would expand access to care for seniors with diabetes. "Chronic diseases, like diabetes, are the number one driver of healthcare costs in America," said Senator Shaheen. "One in every ten health care dollars and one in every three Medicare dollars in our country is spent on patients with diabetes. Education and care are critical for both improving the quality of… Continue Reading
May 13, 2015
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HEARS SHAHEEN’S TESTIMONY ON CHARLIE MORGAN ACT
(WASHGINTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs today heard testimony from Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) who made the case for the Charlie Morgan Equal Treatment Act, legislation extending veterans benefits to same-sex couples and their families regardless of where they live. During the committee hearing, Aleks Morosky, Deputy Legislative Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), announced his organization's support for the bill. Video of Senator… Continue Reading
May 13, 2015
SENATORS SHAHEEN AND COCHRAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING BILL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help Americans find new jobs and update their skills through on-the-job training (OJT) programs. The On-the-Job Training Act of 2015 authorizes the Department of Labor to award competitive grants to establish and support local OJT programs, which have been demonstrated to be the most effective training model to help people gain the skills they need to get and kee… Continue Reading
May 13, 2015
SHAHEEN AND AYOTTE INCLUDE NH PRIORITIES IN DEFENSE BILL
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Chair and member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, respectively, worked together to include New Hampshire priorities in the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act during the subcommittee's consideration of the bill on Tuesday. The bill is now being considered by the full Senate Armed Services Committee. The Senators again rejected the Administration's reques… Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
SHAHEEN VOTES AGAINST PROCEEDING TO FAST TRACK TRADE LEGISLATION
(WASHINGTON, DC) - After voting against cloture on the motion to proceed to Trade Promotion Authority legislation, Senator Shaheen made the following statement: "The Senate Finance Committee passed a package of trade bills that included provisions to level the playing field for American workers and businesses, including measures to address currency manipulation and properly enforce trade agreements. Unfortunately, the Republican leadership in the Senate did not bring the entire Finance Committ… Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF MANCHESTER POLICE CHIEF DAVID MARA
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the announced retirement of Manchester Police Chief David Mara: "Police Chief David Mara has demonstrated incredible commitment to the city of Manchester and its residents during his tenure leading the Department. Since 1986, David has served Manchester in uniform and has earned the respect and trust of its people while facing incredible challenges such as the growing problem of heroin and prescription dru… Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MURDER OF OFFICER STEPHEN ARKELL
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the murder of Brentwood Police Officer Stephen Arkell: "Today, I join with all of New Hampshire to remember the tragic death of Officer Stephen Arkell. Officer Arkell was senselessly murdered while answering the call of duty and bravely protecting his community. We will always be grateful for his heroism and commitment. Today my thoughts are with his wife, two daughters, his f… Continue Reading
