CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a national voice in the effort to safely reopen the U.S.-Canada border, applauded the Biden-Harris administration's announcement that the U.S. will allow fully vaccinated travelers into the United States across the land border with Canada starting in early November. "I'm pleased the Biden-Harris administration has taken this long-overdue step to sa more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the New Hampshire Executive Council's rejection of $27 million in federal funding to support vaccination efforts in the Granite State. New Hampshire currently has the lowest vaccination rate in New England. "Today's vote is a shameful disservice to the safety of Granite Staters who have worked so hard to  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Dear friend, Do you live in New Hampshire's Second Congressional District and enjoy photography? If so, I invite you to submit up to three of your favorite fall photos to my 2021 Fall Photo Contest to highlight the Granite State's natural beauty! From now through Friday, October 29th at 11:59 PM, my office is accepting submissions of images/scenery in the Second Congressional District. Pho more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, applauded the announcement that the U.S.-Canada border would finally be reopened to all fully vaccinated individuals for non-essential travel. Pappas had called on the Biden Administration for months to take this action, citing the vital importance to New Hampshire's economy. "I am  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2021: * * * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following state after a majority on the New Hampshire Executive Council voted down $27 million in federal funding intended to bolster the state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts. "Today an extreme majority on the Executive Council ignored science and public health while taking a dangerous political stand against federal funding for vaccin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored bipartisan legislation to increase investment in affordable housing and strengthen housing opportunities for Granite Staters including veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and other underserved people. The bill was introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Todd Young (R-IN), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Rob Portman (R-OH). "Too many communities in New H more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help Americans claim more than $26 billion in unredeemed savings bonds. The Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021 would require the Department of the Treasury to provide information to states to help the states locate the rightful owners of bonds that the Treasury deems are either lost, stolen, des more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, cosponsored a bill that will strengthen civics education in American classrooms. The bill, the Constitution Education Is Valuable In Community Schools (CIVICS) Act, was introduced by Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Angus King (I-ME). "Making sure that our students understand the fundamental principles in our  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined in introducing the bipartisan Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021, legislation led by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) that will strengthen national security by elevating Arctic issues in U.S. foreign policy. The bill establishes an Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs who will lead and conduct U.S. foreign policy in the Arctic region and on Arctic issues. "We have s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) toured iCAD, an innovative business in Nashua that provides cancer detection and therapy solutions for a variety of different cancers, including breast cancer. The company uses Artificial Intelligence technology to help health care providers more quickly and accurately detect breast cancer in patients. "As we mark Brea more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations subcommittee which funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that NOAA will award $299,990 to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 that New Hampshire has received $1,307,965 to increase the AmeriCorps living allowance to make service more accessible and inclusive, and to incentivize individuals to participate in the program. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted her next stop on the "Investing in the American Worker" Kitchen Table Tour, through which she's meeting in-person with working families across the state to discuss the issues that matter most in our recovery from the pandemic. Shaheen sat down with the Thomas family in Lempster to discuss the struggles they've faced in accessing quality, high more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded news that the U.S. plans to open non-essential travel to vaccinated individuals at the Canadian and Mexican borders starting in early November. Senator Shaheen has spearheaded efforts to reopen the border to vaccinated Canadians, including through a letter last month to President Biden and several virtual meetings and roundtables. "I'm thrilled the U.S.-C more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations subcommittee which funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that NOAA will award $299,990 to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2021: 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 that New Hampshire has received $1,307,965 to increase the AmeriCorps living allowance to make service more accessible and inclusive, and to incentivize individuals to participate i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Last night, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced the passage of their resolution designating October 3rd through October 9th as "National Community Policing Week." The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of the law enforcement community and underscores the importance of community policing. The resolution encourages civilians,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen cosponsored legislation to help crack down on puppy mills by creating stronger standards for veterinary care, housing, and breeding for dogs. The Puppy Protection Act would ensure that dogs within breeders' care have suitable and safe enclosures, access to outdoor areas, and regularly interact with other dogs and humans. "It is heartbreaking to see the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a bipartisan letter with SFRC Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the immediate appointment of a senior-level official to lead efforts on anomalous health incidents following the resignation of Pamela Spratlen. In the letter, the S more PR