Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"these are programs that have had broad bipartisan support, and they have had that support because they have been so effective."

"The SBIR program ensures that small businesses have an opportunity to conduct R&D for federal agencies, including Defense agencies."

"I recently convened a meeting with my Small Business Advisory Council in New Hampshire and there were a number of issues raised that I would like to discuss."

"On the Senate Small Business Committee, we recently held hearing on this issue so we can get started on a bill to make the program permanent."