CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 22 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped to distribute free reusable cloth masks to Granite Staters at the Common Man Restaurant as part of the "Mask Up, New Hampshire!" effort organized by Alex Ray, the Common Man Family, and state Rotary Clubs. The masks have been donated by the Common Man Family and are distributed using the Common Man Trolley repurposed as the "MaskMobile." The Common Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Following bipartisan calls from Senator Hassan and others, President Donald Trump announced that the administration would extend federal funding for National Guard deployments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump administration previously said that it planned to end federal funding of the deployments to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic one day before many National Guard members would qualify   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Kuster is a co-sponsor of this legislation which provides flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to make critical funds more accessible to small businesses that are facing economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement regarding the deaths of 100,000 Americans from COVID-19: "Our hearts are heavy as the COVID-19 death toll in the United States surpasses 100,000. As we grieve this enormous loss, we must continue to do everything that we can to prevent the spread of this virus and save lives. "Each life lost is tragic and my heart mourns for families whose loved ones have died from complications due to COVID-19. "As we cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on President Trump's announcement that he will extend the National Guard deployments for COVID-19 response and recovery efforts through mid-August: "I am pleased that President Trump heeded the call of Democrats and Republicans to extend the deployment of our National Guard as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Across New Hampshire, our brave citizen soldiers and airmen play a critical role in  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the retirement of New Hampshire State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark: "Senator Martha Fuller Clark has been a shining star in New Hampshire politics for decades. Her commitment to New Hampshire and her constituents is unparalleled and a shining example of what makes a true public servant. "Martha was a dear friend of my mother, Susan McLane, and has been a steadfast friend and mentor to me and countless others   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, urging the administration to expeditiously award more grant dollars from the Provider Relief Fund established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The delegati  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that New Hampshire nursing facilities will receive $19.78 million in federal assistance through the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law. "The COVID-19 pandemic has had an overwhelming and   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced a $356,046 Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the three oldest vehicles in the Nashua Transit System's fleet - two 2009 diesel vans and one 1999 gasoline-powe  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after President Trump announcement to extend the mobilization of National Guard members aiding in the COVID-19 response: "Members of the National Guard are deployed on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19, and we are deeply grateful for their service,". "It was unconscionable that there was any question about whether these deployments would continue or whether Guard members risking their safety t  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced a $356,046 Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the three oldest vehicles in the Nashua Transit System's fleet - two 2009 diesel vans and one 1999 gasoline-powered supervisor vehicle - with two new hybrid electric gasol  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 28 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) are leading members of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force in urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to implement an at-home drug disposal initiative in place of the National Drug Takeback Day, which was postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. "A key component of our national response to opioid abuse and overdose is t  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signed by 14 Democratic members of the Energy and Commerce Committee requesting the agency investigate TikTok's apparent violations of a federal law that protects children's privacy. TikTok's violations were outlined in a complaint filed by a group of 20 non-profit organizations that uncovere  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswomen Annie Kuster (NH-02); Jackie Speier (CA-14), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus; Ayanna Pressley (MA-07); and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsey DeVos, urging the Administration to rescind its dangerous new Title IX rule that guts protections for student survivors of sexual assault and places a tremendous strain on already-overburdened schools. The l  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on May 27 regarding the deaths of 100,000 Americans from COVID-19: "We should all stop today to mourn the more than 100,000 fellow Americans we have now lost to COVID-19. "I want to express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those we lost; their absences will be felt in our communities for years to come. "As we pass this solemn milestone, I also want to thank all of the people who hav  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released the following statement after President Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure that would overturn the Department of Education's "borrower defense" rule, a proposal that will effectively deny students who were cheated or defrauded by predatory for-profit colleges of the debt relief that they are entitled to u  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the retirement of State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth: "I am deeply grateful to Martha Fuller Clark for her friendship and her years of dedicated service to the people of the Seacoast and our entire state. "Serving alongside her when I was in the State Senate and as Governor, I saw firsthand her effectiveness in working to expand opportunity and protect the rights of all Granite Staters, pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 28: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led her colleagues in calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue specific guidelines for when long-term care facilities can safely reopen their doors to visitors, and what steps long-term care facilities should take to ensure the safety of residents and family members when they do so. In addition to Senator Hassan, the letter was  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led 16 of her colleagues in calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address the declining rate of routine child immunizations for measles and other dangerous viruses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "The administration of routine pediatric immunizations remains critical throughout the duration of this public health emergency," wrote the Senators.  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, urging the administration to expeditiously award more grant dollars from the Provider Relief Fund established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The deleg  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Tim Scott (R-SC), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) are urging the Department of Education to make important changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and website to account for disruptions in a student's financial situation, such as lost job or income, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, with the national unemploy  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee, and eight of her Democratic Senate colleagues in writing a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, urging transparency when a long-delayed application deadline for e-cigarettes  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 28: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led a virtual roundtable discussion, along with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, and health, education, and business leaders from across New Hampshire about expanding broadband in the state's rural and underserved communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "New Hampshire, like many other states around the country, really has so  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced a $356,046 Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the three oldest vehicles in the Nashua Transit System's fleet - two 2009 diesel vans and one 1999 gasoline-p  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced a $1 million grant from the Economic Development Agency (EDA) to the Rockingham Economic Development Corporation (REDC) to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to provide critical financing to New Hampshire businesses and entrepreneurs. Senator Shaheen, the lead Democrat on the Senate subcommittee the funds the EDA, led the effort to prevent the agency fro  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 28: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a conference call with law enforcement officers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the conference call, Shaheen heard about their experiences serving their communities and the State during this public health crisis. Shaheen also provided an update on her efforts in Washington to support their work and service in future COVID-19 relief  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a senior consumer protection webinar to inform Granite State seniors on COVID-related fraud and scams. As a result of the public health emergency, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a skyrocketing number of fraud complaints. Many of these scams specifically target older Americans, who may be unfamiliar with the evolving tactics used by criminals a  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on May 27 regarding the deaths of 100,000 Americans from COVID-19: "This is a devastating marker for our country,". "My heart goes out to the millions of Americans who have lost a family member or friend to this virus. "I'm grateful for the medical workers, first responders and essential workers who continue to make incredible sacrifices to steer our country through this crisis, and we owe an eternal   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after President Trump announcement to extend the mobilization of National Guardsmen in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to mid-August: The President's order originally limited the mobilization of National Guardsmen to 89 days, which would have prevented troops from qualifying for additional federal benefits they normally would be granted if it was extended for 90 days or more. * * * "I'm glad the Presi  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on retirement of State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth: "There has been no stronger voice for the health and welfare of New Hampshire families, women's equality and our environment than Senator Martha Fuller Clark,". "Martha has found countless ways to give back to her State and community, including through her passionate advocacy for the arts and historic preservation. "Her leadership is a gre  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: As more Americans tragically lose their fight to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation with Senators Schatz (D-HI), Blackburn (R-TN), Coons (D-DE) and Murkowski (R-AK) this week to pay tribute to the victims of COVID-19 with a moment of silence at 12:00 pm on Monday, June 1, 2020. More than 4,000 Granite Staters have tested positive for COVID-19 and over 200   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 27: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer highlighting critical health care-related priorities that need to be included in future coronavirus response legislation. The priorities are the result of Senator Shaheen's extensive conversations with New Hampshire community leaders, health care providers, first res  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, urging the administration to expeditiously award more grant dollars from the Provider Relief Fund established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The dele  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced a $356,046 Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the three oldest vehicles in the Nashua Transit System's fleet - two 2009 diesel vans and one 1999 gasoline-  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 21 of their Senate and House colleagues in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject a petition by the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) that aims to upend states' net metering programs. Net metering allows consumers and businesses who generate some or all of their own electr  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation and Financing Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program, which is designed to provide direct loans to help develop passenger and short line railroads in New Hampshire and across the country. The bipartisan legislation would mak  more