Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Democrat  •  New Hampshire  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2009
Current Term 2009 - 2014

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06/02/12
Democrats rally at state convention, consider party positions

It featured speeches from O'Malley, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and several Democratic candidates for federal and state offices. There was also a tribute to Gov. John Lynch, who is not seeking reelection, and a goodbye speech from the four ...

Source: Union Leader
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06/02/12
Jeanne Shaheen critical of NH decision to reject rail study

NASHUA, N.H. — The state Executive Council’s vote against a commuter rail study will set back efforts to get federal funds for public transportation, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Thursday. The council’s decision against a $3.2 million federal ...

Source: Bangor Daily News
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06/02/12
Newmarket Vietnam vet awarded Purple Heart

...It took more than 40 years, but Thomas Roy finally has a Purple Heart. Roy, 61, of Newmarket received the award from U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., during a ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday. Fellow Vietnam War veteran Jim Keefe, also of Newmarket,

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06/02/12
O'Malley takes party's message to New Hampshire

...party events across the country, though he brushes off questions about running for higher office as premature. But U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, speaking before O'Malley took the stage, said many here believe he's likely to run for president. "Martin has be

Source: Baltimore Sun
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06/02/12
Maryland gov giving keynote at NH Dem convention

...in Manchester at Manchester Memorial High School. The convention will also feature speeches from Gov. John Lynch; Sen. Jeanne Shaheen; gubernatorial candidates Maggie Hassan, Jackie Cilley and Bill Kennedy; and congressional candidates Annie Kuster, Car

Source: Boston.com
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06/02/12
Maryland gov gives keynote at NH Dem convention

...Memorial High School for their biennial convention. Four-term New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch and U.S. Sen. and former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen were on hand to cite past Democratic accomplishments in the state and enlist support in November's elections. O'Mall

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06/02/12
Democrats rally at state convention, consider party positions

...on issues ranging from education to health care to same-sex marriage. It featured speeches from O'Malley, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and several Democratic candidates for federal and state offices. There was also a tribute to Gov. John Lynch, who

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06/02/12
Women in the Military Deserve the Same Health Care Coverage as the Civilians They Protect

...party’s abortion politics have become. Senator Ben Nelson, a Nebraska Democrat, also voted no. The provision, offered by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, is included in the National Defense Authorization Act. It is likely to survive

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06/01/12
The Rights of Female Soldiers

Senator Ben Nelson, a Nebraska Democrat, also voted no. The provision, offered by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, is included in the National Defense Authorization Act. It is likely to survive when the full Senate votes.

Source: New York Times
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06/01/12
Great Bay Coalition must be heard

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., and Congressman Frank Guinta, R-N.H., in a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson encouraged her to grant the communities' request for a meeting. The EPA seems to have gotten the message.

Source: Seacoast Online
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06/01/12
Shaheen touts Nashua's energy-efficiency moves

...— U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., touted Nashua’s advances in energy efficiency as a model for the country during a meeting with community leaders Thursday to discuss her Energy Savings and Competitiveness Act. Following a tour of city hall’s en

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05/31/12
Shaheen touts Nashua's energy-efficiency moves

NASHUA — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., touted Nashua’s advances in energy efficiency as a model for the country during a meeting with community leaders Thursday to discuss her Energy Savings and Competitiveness Act. Following a tour of ...

Source: Union Leader
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05/31/12
Shaheen touts Nashua's energy-efficiency moves

NASHUA — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., touted Nashua’s advances in energy efficiency as a model for the country during a meeting with community leaders Thursday to discuss her Energy Savings and Competitiveness Act. Following a tour of ...

Source: Union Leader
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05/31/12
The Rights of Female Soldiers

Senator Ben Nelson, a Nebraska Democrat, also voted no. The provision, offered by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, is included in the National Defense Authorization Act. It is likely to survive when the full Senate votes.

Source: New York Times
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05/31/12
Nothing super about these PACs

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen didn’t mince words Thursday when she was asked about the state of campaign financing in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling of two years ago. That was the controversial 5-4 decision that ended the longtime ..

Source: Nashua Telegraph
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05/31/12
Veteran receives Purple Heart - after 40 years

Roy, 61, of Newmarket was awarded the Purple Heart by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen during a ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday. Fellow Vietnam war veteran Jim Keefe, also of Newmarket, was also awarded the Purple Heart Wednesday along with eight other medals.

Source: Seacoast Online
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05/31/12
Navy 'determined' to return USS Miami to sea Investigation of last week's submarine blaze under way

Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe and New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen toured the Kittery facility and spoke with officials from the shipyard and the Navy. They also spoke with some of the more than 100 firefighters who fought the ...

Source: Fosters Daily Democrat
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05/31/12
Collins no-show on fuel votes

...comment on deliberations during the closed session," said Levin's press secretary, Kathleen Long. A spokesperson for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., also declined to comment, while the staff of McCain, the ranking Republican on the committee, did not respo

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05/31/12
Shaheen blasts Council’s decision to pass on rail study

...Council’s vote against a commuter rail study will set back efforts to get federal funds for public transportation, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told the Telegraph’s editorial board Thursday. Shaheen met with the editorial board for an informal talk on a wide

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05/31/12
Shaheen says education, transportation advances ensure job stability for grads

...of Granite State graduates, today's priorities lay within stronger initiatives in public education and transportation, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen,D-N.H., said Wednesday night. The senator made a stop in Londonderry this week to host a public Town Hall for

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05/31/12
Collins takes a call, panel takes two votes

...comment on deliberations during the closed session," said Levin's press secretary, Kathleen Long. A spokesperson for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., also declined to comment, while the staff of McCain, the ranking Republican on the committee, did not respo

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05/30/12
Collins takes a call, panel takes two votes

A spokesperson for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., also declined to comment, while the staff of McCain, the ranking Republican on the committee, did not respond at all. Kelley said Collins intends to fight the measures when they come before the ...

Source: Press Herald
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05/30/12
Shaheen says education, transportation advances ensure job stability for grads

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen addressed a crowd of residents during a Town Hall meeting held inside the gymnasium at Matthew Thornton Elementary School Wednesday evening. The Democratic senator made a stop in Londonderry to chat about the state of New ...

Source: Union Leader
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05/30/12
Shaheen to Discuss Energy Efficiency, Economic Development

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will tour Nashua City Hall with Mayor Donnalee Lozeau to hear about the city’s efforts to become more energy efficient and outline for city officials the potential savings possible through her energy efficiency bill on

Source: Patch
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05/30/12
Shaheen hosts economic Town Hall forum tonight

LONDONDERRY — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will host a Town Hall Forum today on "How to Grow New Hampshire's Economy through Innovation and Training" at Matthew Thornton Elementary from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Londonderry. The doors open at 6 p.m ...

Source: Eagle-Tribune
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05/30/12
House To Vote On Bill Banning Abortions Based On Sex Of Fetus

...up the authorization and funding bills for some of the largest federal departments. The latest came late last week, when Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) succeeded in attaching an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would loosen strict

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05/30/12
Abortion funding fight could complicate defense spending legislation

...dollars to be used only for abortions in the cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, the amendment would allow the Department of Defense to pay for abortions in all three circums

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05/29/12
Abortion funding fight could complicate defense spending legislation

Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, the amendment would allow the Department of Defense to pay for abortions in all three circumstances. Right now, women who are pregnant due to rape or incest can only get an abortion at ...

Source: Washington Times
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05/29/12
Abortion funding fight could complicate defense spending legislation

Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, the amendment would allow the Department of Defense to pay for abortions in all three circumstances. Right now, women who are pregnant due to rape or incest can only get an abortion at ...

Source: Washington Times
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05/29/12
Shaheen says education, transportation advances ensure job stability for grads

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen addressed a crowd of residents during a Town Hall meeting held inside the gymnasium at Matthew Thornton Elementary School Wednesday evening. The Democratic senator made a stop in Londonderry to chat about the state of New ...

Source: Union Leader
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