WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 21, 2022: Following calls from U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it is expanding Head Start Program eligibility to help more families in New Hampshire and across the country access affordable, high-quality early education services. "All of New Hampshire's children deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, and H more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 22, 2022: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees - issued the following statement on President Biden's appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Terry Wolff to serve as the Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator, following bipartisan calls led by Shaheen and Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL)  more PR

MONT VERNON, New Hampshire, April 21 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 20, 2022: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership of the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation and the New Hampshire State Library to discuss a new $655,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) award and how it will be used to support the final design and construction of a new ADA-compliant library building for Mont Vernon and surrounding areas. During t more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Earth Day 2022, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined her colleagues to introduce a House Resolution to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day and to encourage environmental action to address climate change. "New Hampshire is home to the most beautiful land and outdoor recreation in the country, and every day we are reminded of that fact," said Rep. Kuster. "On Earth Day we ap more PR

LITTLETON, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 22, 2022: Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a housing roundtable with members of the North Country Council and other housing advocates to discuss efforts to expand access to affordable housing in North Country communities. Rep. Kuster secured $112,500 for the 'Housing Ready' Program to support the development of housing options for low- and moderate-income househ more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 22 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, released the following statement on the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) National Drug Control Strategy. "Every life lost to an overdose is a tragedy. I am pleased to see the Biden administration's ONDCP taking clear, decisive steps to stop the flow of illicit d more PR

NASHUA, New Hampshire, April 21 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 20, 2022: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited the Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge in Nashua with Mayor Jim Donchess and saw the progress of their new construction project. Kuster secured $300,000 in the 2022 government funding package to create an ADA-accessible ramp off of the northerly side of the historic Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge to make this old piece of infrastructure acces more PR

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, April 20 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed President Joe Biden to New Hampshire to highlight the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure and competitiveness, for the Granite State. Rep. Kuster played a leading role in Congress to get this innovative plan over the finish line and helped to secure New Hampshire prioritie more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 20 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Representative Annie Kuster visited Christa McAuliffe School in Concord with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Astronaut Richard Arnold III. During the visit, they spoke with 5th grade students about their space curriculum, NASA's mission, and the next generation of explorers - the Artemis Generation. "I appreciate Administrator Nelson and Astronaut Ricky Arn more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement following the U.S. Army's announcement of a 10-year contract with New Hampshire company Sig Sauer, Inc., supporting the manufacturing of defense materials for the U.S. Army "This historic contract supports the innovative manufacturing happening at Sig Sauer and reaffirms the vital role Granite State companies play in our national securit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 20, 2022: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Astronaut Richard R. Arnold II, senior leadership of Nanocomp Technologies, and Zenaugi Brahim, NH MEP & Chair of NH Aerospace & Defense Consortium for a tour of Nanocomp's facility in Merrimack. They also discussed the important role New Hampshire plays in NASA's missions and the positive impact the advanced man more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed $12,417,525 to support 12 New Hampshire health care providers that have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes as part of a $1.75 billion national announcement in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase  more PR

DURHAM, New Hampshire, April 23 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Oyster River Middle School's new solar array and toured the new school, which is a LEED Certified energy net-positive building with geothermal energy heating and cooling. "Climate change is a threat to our economy, environment, and way of life," said Senator Hassan. "To combat this threat, we must all come t more PR

KEENE, New Hampshire, April 19 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan participated in a workforce development roundtable at Keene State College where she heard about efforts in the Monadnock region to increase collaboration and develop new workforce pathways. The Senator also heard from Keene State College officials about their new workforce development and upskilling initiative, which is funded in part through the more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, April 22 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 21, 2022: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today led a field hearing at Saint Anselm College to discuss ways to strengthen support for service members and veterans as they transition out of military service. Senator Hassan discussed a number of challenges facing New Hampshire veterans, including VA recommendations that could threaten more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined her colleagues in calling on the administration to ensure that seniors currently enrolled in Medicaid don't lose their health insurance. The Senators are calling on the administration to ensure that seniors have a direct path to Medicare coverage after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. When the COVID- public health emergency was announced, Congress passed i more PR

HOOKSETT, New Hampshire, April 19 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Laura Landerman-Garber of Hollis visited a Vet Center last Friday in Hooksett to drop off cards to veterans that were written by Granite Staters as part of the Cards 2 Connect program. Senator Hassan and Landerman-Garber announced the Cards 2 Connect program to help spread some joy to New Hampshire veterans in 2020 and let them know that G more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 20 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Representative Annie Kuster visited Christa McAuliffe School in Concord with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Astronaut Richard Arnold III. During the visit, they spoke with 5th grade students about their space curriculum, NASA's mission, and the next generation of explorers - the Artemis Generation. "I appreciate Administrator Nelson and Astronaut Ricky  more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, April 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Army's announcement of a 10-year contract with New Hampshire's Sig Sauer, Inc. to manufacture and deliver two types of automatic rifles and ammunition to arm U.S. soldiers in battle. "This contract reaffirms the powerful role that Granite  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $12,417,525 to support 12 New Hampshire health care providers that have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes as part of a $1.75 billion national announcement in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Earth Day, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined her fellow members of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus in endorsing climate legislation that would promote nature-based solutions that support our farmers, forests, and oceans; make communities more resilient to disasters and climate impacts; and spur investment in renewables. The Caucus is chaired by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) a more PR

BELGRADE, New Hampshire, April 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to the Balkans to convey continued U.S. support for its allies amid Russian aggression again more PR