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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.

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Feb 4, 2015

Thank you, Madam President. I was very pleased to hear the ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Mikulski, who has done such great work on the committee in putting together the bipartisan agreement that was negotiated…

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Feb 4, 2015

I appreciate the work my colleague has done on this funding bill, and I think we certainly agree on the funding that is in the bill. That is not what the debate we are having is about. I ask the Senator from North Dakota if he has heard…

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Feb 4, 2015

I point out to my colleague that Senator Mikulski and I have introduced a clean bill that addresses funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The fact is we find ourselves in this situation on the appropriations bill because of the…

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Feb 3, 2015

And does a budget point of order lie against the bill pursuant to section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair is advised again that the budget point of order does lie.

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Feb 3, 2015

I appreciate the remarks from the Senators from Missouri and New York because I think they reflect my sentiments as well. The senior Senator from Texas suggested that we don't want to debate immigration. We are happy to debate immigration…

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Feb 3, 2015

I hope that you will continue that effort and see it through.

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Feb 3, 2015

I continue to believe that this is one of the most serious dangers we face, both in the United States and in the world.

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Feb 3, 2015

I am concerned about the failure to date of Europe to commit to the 2 percent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for defense spending.

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Feb 3, 2015

I think it is important to address the family issues that they have, and certainly maternity leave is a big part of that.

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Feb 3, 2015

I understand, General McDew, that you have experience flying the KC-135s, and you may be aware that Pease Air Base in New Hampshire is the first base to receive the new KC-46A aerial refueling tankers.

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Feb 3, 2015

I think it's a great model for integration between Active Duty and the Guard.

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Feb 3, 2015

as we begin this debate on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, we face some fundamental questions: Are we going to prioritize the safety and security of the American people? Or are we going to put the country at risk because…

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