Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Democrat  •  New Hampshire  •  1st Term  •  Sworn In 2009
Current Term 2009 - 2014
  • Votes with party 94%
  • Abstains: 1%

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10/21/09
Shaheen urges GOP to extend jobless benefits

...– Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., yesterday urged Republican senators yesterday to "do the right thing" and support the bill that would extend unemployment benefits in all 50 states. "The pending bill is a great bill," Shaheen said at a news conference.

10/21/09
Freshmen Seek Splash in Debuts

Today, Members often give their first speeches on the day they are sworn in or shortly after. For instance, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (DN. ...

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
10/21/09
John DiStaso's Granite Status: Ayotte beats Hodes in third Q fundraising

She also received money from Democratic leadership PACs, including $1000 from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's A New Directions committee and $1000 each from PACs run ...

Source: The Union Leader
10/21/09
Unpaid Medicaid: No one is protecting NH

For New Hampshire, that would spell budgetary disaster. What are Gov. John Lynch and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen doing about this? Nothing, at least publicly. ...

Source: The Union Leader
10/20/09
Today At TRNS

...conference call to launch a nationwide grassroots campaign to shut down Guantanamo Prison. - Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) Sen. Sherr

10/20/09
Senate Dems restart campaign to extend unemployment benefits

...an extension for those states with exceptionally high jobless numbers. "The pending bill is a great bill," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who helped lead the charge to rewrite the House's effort before it reached the Senate. "It's one that will sti

Source: The Hill
10/20/09
RE: Jeanne Shaheen

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, DN.H., yesterday urged Republican senators yesterday to "do the right thing" and support the bill ...

Source: The Union Leader
10/20/09
RE: Jeanne Shaheen

That list includes Ben Cardin of Maryland, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Tom Udall of New Mexico. All appeared at a Capitol Hill campaign-style rally ...

Source: New York Times
10/20/09
On Road to 60 Votes for Climate Bill, Senate Swells With Fence Sitters

That list includes Ben Cardin of Maryland, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Tom Udall of New Mexico. All appeared at a Capitol Hill campaign-style rally ...

Source: New York Times
10/19/09
First thoughts: Back on the trail

Deval Patrick and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, both of whom are up for re-election next year and both of whom are extremely vulnerable. ...

Source: msnbc.com
10/18/09
Fishermen left high and dry: NH not getting its share of federal aid

Gregg and US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, DN.H., also pushed for $825000 in aid for local fishermen in August. The money, placed in the 2010 Commerce, ...

Source: Laconia Citizen
10/18/09
New meaning for NH redistricting in 2010

Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, refused to sign bills for House and Senate districts. The Supreme Court ended up hiring a South Carolina demographer to create ...

Source: Nashua Telegraph
10/17/09
Brown introduces new initiative to reduce emergency room visits, taxpayer costs

Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and US Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to introduce the Reducing Emergency Department ...

Source: Examiner.com
10/16/09
NH's Shaheen to discuss job creation

...N.H.—New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is visiting Dartmouth Regional Technology Center in Lebanon to discuss the importance of small businesses to the economic recovery. Shaheen recently announced that the technology center will receive over $4 milli

Source: Boston Globe
10/16/09
NH's Shaheen To Discuss Job Creation

Read more in our Privacy Policy LEBANON, NH (AP) ― New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is visiting Dartmouth Regional Technology Center in Lebanon to discuss ...

Source: WBZ
10/16/09
Rally in Dover for healthcare reform

DOVER — More than 30 members of Moveon.org gathered in front of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's office to let her know they appreciated her support of health care ...

Source: Foster's Daily Democrat
10/15/09
RE: Jeanne Shaheen

The letter was sent to US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, Oct. 5 and said Councilwoman Gerry Fausnaught had suggested she might be willing to ask her ...

Source: Williamsport Sun-Gazette
10/15/09
Shaheen introduces 2 health care bills

...(AP) – U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has introduced two health care measures aimed at saving costs – one to reduce frequent hospital emergency room visits and one to help expand access to generic drugs. Shaheen said Wednesday frequent emergency room vis

10/15/09
Shaheen's savvy move

And soon, thanks to efforts by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, 72 will become 86 weeks. For a qualifying unemployed worker, that will mean more than a year and half of ...

Source: Concord Monitor
10/14/09
NH's Shaheen introduces 2 health care bills

AP - October 14, 2009 1:25 PM ET CONCORD, NH (AP) - New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has introduced two health care measures aimed at saving costs - one to ...

Source: WCAX
10/14/09
The State At 2 Pm

CONCORD — New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen plans to introduce two health-care measures — one that aims to reduce frequent emergency room visits and one ...

Source: WBZ
10/14/09
NH's Shaheen introduces 2 health care bills

...N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has introduced two health care measures aimed at saving costs - one to reduce frequent hospital emergency room visits and one to help expand access to generic drugs. Shaheen said Wednesday frequent emergency

Source: WCAX
10/14/09
Primary fights have been good for GOP

... decision to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Smith would split the party and assure victory for Gov. Jeanne Shaheen in her first senate race. ...

Source: Nashua Telegraph
10/14/09
Shop Talk: Mission Control, We Have Liftoff

presidential campaign in 2004 and as a communications director for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's (DN.H.) first failed bid for Senate in 2002. ...

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
10/13/09
High jobless rate adds billions to deficit

...plan. “People who are out of work need this money to help pay the rent, pay their mortgages, buy food, pay for gas,” said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). “Extending unemployment benefits is one of the most effective actions we can take to help get

Source: The Hill
10/13/09
'Good news' on Hooksett GE jobs

In the New Hampshire congressional delegation, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Paul Hodes favored cutting funding for the alternative engine, while Rep. ...

Source: The Union Leader
10/13/09
Shaheen takes wait-and-see attitude

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, DN.H., a strong supporter of the public option alternative in health care legislation, ...

Source: The Union Leader
10/12/09
Blogs Comment On Oklahoma Abortion Law, New Female Condom, Other Topics

Jeanne Shaheen (DN.H.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) "focused on the exclusion of women victims of domestic violence from insurance coverage because of the ...

Source: Medical News Today (press release)
10/12/09
Dems Court Women's Support For Health Reform As Female Sens. Tout Legislation In Floor Speeches

...the compelling issues facing the American people in terms of the need for health care reform." During her address, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) said that the current health care system "is simply not meeting the needs of women," adding that it is "time

10/12/09
RE: Jeanne Shaheen

However, it is easy and necessary to oppose those such as Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, DN.H., who would make worse an ailing economy. It was reported earlier this ...

Source: Laconia Citizen

Official website: http://shaheen.senate.gov
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Phone: 202-224-2841

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