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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 come to the floor this evening to join my colleagues who were here earlier to talk about the bipartisan Senate-passed Transportation bill. I give credit to Senator Barbara Boxer, Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and…
I am proud to be able to join my colleagues on the floor this afternoon in honoring Senator Barbara Mikulski for her service to Maryland and for the endless contributions she has made to the people of this country. It is very hard to…
I would just ask if you would also commit to the shipyard modernization plan that is due back in Congress by September the 1st.
I share the concerns that have been expressed by my colleagues about proposing another round of BRAC closures as early as 2013.
I share Senator Ayotte's concerns about what is happening at our four public shipyards.
when I talk to owners, operators, and employees of small businesses in New Hampshire, one thing I hear consistently is that access to capital is a real challenge. While our community banks have increased their lending, capital access from…
I am pleased to join my colleagues on the floor to support this crucial legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. It provides essential services to women and families across the United States. I have seen in my home State…
I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 6 p.m., with the time equally divided between the two leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
I do think, as Senator Coons pointed out, that the public support for international assistance and our foreign aid budget... is not always that bipartisan and not always as robust.
Reducing our dependence on foreign oil is vital to our national defense, and that there is a direct correlation between our dependence on fossil fuels and casualties on the battlefield.
One of the questions we get a lot from businesses in our States is an opportunity to bid on government procurement.
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