U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire
As New Report Finds That Superbugs Cost the U.S. Health Care System $5.7 Billion Annually, Senator Hassan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Develop New Antibiotics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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As New Report Finds that Superbugs Cost the U.S. Health Care System $5.7 Billion Annually, Senator Hassan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Develop New Antibiotics
Senator Hassan to Lead Senate Finance Subcommittee Hearing Today at 10 am and Will Address Tools to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) introduced to cut bureaucratic red tape to help locate missing American servicemembers and civilian personnel.
S. 3226, the Bring Our Heroes Home A
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
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Washington, D.C.\-The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) introduced to cut bureaucratic red tape to help locate missing American servicemembers and civilian personnel.
S. 3226, the Bring
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Goodlander Calls for Federal Investigation into Conditions at the Sununu Youth Services Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Calls for Federal Investigation into Conditions at the Sununu Youth Services Center
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Today, Representative Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) called on United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire Erin Creegan and the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division to open a federal investigation into conditions at the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, the state-run juveni
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Goodlander Joins New Hampshire and Maine Delegations in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Joins New Hampshire and Maine Delegations in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined members of the New Hampshire and Maine congressional delegations in raising concerns around a new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board that
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ICYMI: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Former Economic Advisor to President Zelenskyy Endorse Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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ICYMI: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Former Economic Advisor to President Zelenskyy Endorse Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Today, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 received another endorsement from two prominent economists in an op-ed in Project Syndicate. Simon Johnson, winner of the 202
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen Champions the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in New Video
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen Champions the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in New Video
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a video explainer on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Senator Shaheen emphasized the bill
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Pappas Joins New Hampshire and Maine Colleagues in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Joins New Hampshire and Maine Colleagues in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH) and Angus King (ME), Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) in raising concerns around a new rule proposed by the Of
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Pappas Joins Warren and Colleagues in Pressing Thune, Johnson on Republican Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Joins Warren and Colleagues in Pressing Thune, Johnson on Republican Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
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#Johnson recently indicated Republicans have a "plan" to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid if they retain power
"Americans deserve to have full transparency into Republican plans to attack earned benefits like Social Security."
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Pappas Leads 50 Members Demanding Trump Keep Prescription Drugs Affordable for Aging Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Leads 50 Members Demanding Trump Keep Prescription Drugs Affordable for Aging Americans
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#Last week the Trump administration announced plans to end a critical program that keeps prescription drug prices affordable for aging and disabled Americans enrolled in Medicare
This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led 50 of his colleagues in calling on Center for Medicare & Medicaid Service
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PASSED THE SENATE: Hassan, Cramer Bipartisan Bill to Help Strengthen Northern Border Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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PASSED THE SENATE: Hassan, Cramer Bipartisan Bill to Help Strengthen Northern Border Security
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WASHINGTON - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to strengthen security at the Northern border by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to regularly complete a new Northern Border Threat Analysis and update its Northern Border Strategy una
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Cruz Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Cruz Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming America's suppo
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Sanders Announces New VA Clinics to Serve Vermont Veterans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Sanders Announces New VA Clinics to Serve Vermont Veterans
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that new community-based U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinics (CBOCs) will be built in South Burlington, Vermont, and West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, to serve Vermont veterans. These facilities represent real progress in expanding VA healthcare for veteran
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Sen. Shaheen, 9 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, with nine co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent:
We write to express our deep frustration that the Department of the Treasury is "not at present" planning to move forwar
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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Meet With British Foreign Secretary Miliband
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chairman and ranking member, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Meet with UK Foreign Secretary Miliband
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member released the statement below following their meeting with the Foreig
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key Ambassadorial Positions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Ambassadorial Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing on the nominations of Daniel Travis to be Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Nat
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Statement on Reports of U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Reports of U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on reports of a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi governments:
"The President has not yet submitted the proposed
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Hearing on Online Scam Operations, Urges Passage of Bipartisan SCAM Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Hearing on Online Scam Operations, Urges Passage of Bipartisan SCAM Act
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing entitled, "Protecting Americans from Global Scam Oper
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Ira
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Meet With British Foreign Secretary Miliband
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member and chairman, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Meet with UK Foreign Secretary Miliband
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following their meeting with the Foreign S
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Sen. Lankford Introduce Legislation to Support Lebanon's Sovereignty and Counter Hezbollah
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Lankford Introduce Legislation to Support Lebanon's Sovereignty and Counter Hezbollah
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization and Support Act, legislation
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Sen. Tillis Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 35th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, led a bipartisan resolutio
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Shaheen Applauds Advancement of Her Bipartisan Bill to Bring Missing Service Members Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Applauds Advancement of Her Bipartisan Bill to Bring Missing Service Members Home
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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, and Mike Crapo (R-ID) applauded the advancement of their bipartisan bill to strengthen efforts to bring home missing service members by a unanim
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Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Trump Administration from Hiding the Human Cost of the Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Trump Administration from Hiding the Human Cost of the Iran War
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, joined 17 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would ban the U.S. Secretary of D
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Shaheen Leads New Hampshire and Maine Colleagues in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Leads New Hampshire and Maine Colleagues in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) in raising concerns around a new rule
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Shaheen, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Support for Disabled Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Support for Disabled Entrepreneurs
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) are introducing bipartisan legislation that would help reduce barriers and increase support for disabled entrepreneurs starting and expanding their small businesses. The bipartisan Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act would direct the
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Shaheen, Grassley, Durbin, Wicker, Keating, Turner Statement on Escalating Pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center and Human Rights Defenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Shaheen, Grassley, Durbin, Wicker, Keating, Turner Statement on Escalating Pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center and Human Rights Defenders
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dick Dur
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