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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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Dec 9, 2013

I come to the floor this evening to talk about the importance of Congress doing its job and passing a budget. We need a budget that is going to provide certainty for our economy, that will eliminate reckless spending cuts, and that will…

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Dec 9, 2013

Are there ways in which we can encourage them to really take the responsibility that they have as world powers to stop this humanitarian crisis?

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Dec 9, 2013

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business until 7 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Tennessee…

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Dec 9, 2013

Well obviously, two countries that could be very helpful who have not yet been willing to step up in the way that I think is really needed are Russia and China.

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Nov 20, 2013

I rise today to discuss the legislation before us, the National Defense Authorization Act, and to highlight some of the many provisions in this legislation that are critical as we think about our national security and the future of our…

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Nov 19, 2013

In New Hampshire, 96 percent of our employers are small businesses. It is a brilliant foundation of our economy.

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Nov 19, 2013

Finding a way to address the challenges that you face is going to be critical.

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Nov 19, 2013

I have all offered a bill that would delay open enrollment in the individual market because that is the immediate problem that we are facing in New Hampshire.

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Nov 14, 2013

I am pleased to be here to join my colleague Senator Gillibrand in expressing my concerns about how we address sexual assault in the military. For the past several years, we have all become increasingly aware of the prevalence of sexual…

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Nov 13, 2013

the EU is playing a potent role in the strengthening of Georgian sovereignty with this agreement.

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Nov 13, 2013

we are sending a very strong message about the importance of releasing her from prison

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Nov 6, 2013

almost 50 years ago Congress passed the Civil Rights Act. This landmark legislation prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, and gender in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Many of us in the Senate…

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