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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.
I thank my colleague from New Mexico for his compelling remarks about the importance of passing the Bring Jobs Home Act. I am here to echo the need to pass this critical legislation, and I am certainly pleased we had such a strong vote to…
I ask unanimous consent to yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Andrew H. Schapiro, of Illinois, to be Ambassador…
I ask unanimous consent to yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent on the nomination of Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Principal Deputy…
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight of the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 23, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office…
I wish to recognize my colleague from New Hampshire, Senator Ayotte, who I think has come to the floor to also express her concerns about the commingling of the Internet Tax Freedom Act with the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act. She will…
I come to the floor today to reiterate my opposition to legislation that would impose new tax burdens on businesses in New Hampshire and I believe would have a serious impact on our economy. Earlier this week Majority Leader Reid started a…
I am here today to express my concerns with the Supreme Court's recent decision in the Hobby Lobby case and the steps we are taking--hopefully, this week--to protect a woman's right to make her own health care decisions. I want to thank…
I ask unanimous consent that fellows in my office: Annie Dreazen and Lemeneh Tefera be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 113th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I come to the floor this afternoon to discuss legislation that I introduced this week with our colleagues, Barbara Boxer, Patty Murray and Kirsten Gillibrand. Our legislation responds to the rising cost of childcare in the United States…
I think we are in agreement that efficiency is the first fuel, right, something that is the cheapest, fastest way to deal with our energy needs?
Well, one area where we know everybody could benefit is through energy efficiency.
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