This crisis is the most urgent public health and law enforcement challenge that is facing New Hampshire right now.
Jeanne Shaheen
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Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Hampshire, a position she has held since January 3, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to be elected governor of New Hampshire, serving from 1997 to 2003. During her tenure in the Senate, Shaheen has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and national security, often advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.
Administrator Fugate, Senator Hoeven has asked a number of my questions around this issue.
The answer is not just in putting people in jail. It is in prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Some of the funding that is going to be critical to addressing this crisis was cut.
I think that is a piece of this challenge that we need to make sure people understand.
As you pointed out, what you are always looking to do is figure out where you can spend money to mitigate potential risk, how you can be more effective in doing that.





