WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2022: Senator Maggie Hassan is urging Granite Staters to check for health insurance options and sign up for coverage during the open enrollment period, which starts today, by visiting HealthCare.gov. "Quality, affordable health insurance is essential for Granite Staters to live healthy and productive lives," said Senator Hassan. "As open enrollment begins, it is critical that Granite Stater more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Following a push from Senator Maggie Hassan to expand treatment access for substance use disorder, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will expand access to opioid treatment and behavioral health services via telehealth for individuals on Medicare. Senator Hassan has previously called on the administration to expand flexibility to offer critical opioid treatment services. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) $33.9 million in LIHEAP dollars, which were administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LIHEAP more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) $33.9 million in LIHEAP dollars, which were administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) $33.9 million in LIHEAP dollars, which were administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The New Hampshire delegation announced $33.9 million in LIHEAP dollars, which were administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LIHEAP helps families pay home heating bills and prevent energy shutoffs. Assistance can also be used to restore services, make minor energy-related home repairs and weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient. "LIHEAP is a critical prog more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Appropriations, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon was awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credit more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Appropriations, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon was awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The New Hampshire delegation announced that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon was awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to incentivize development in underserved communities. Mascoma Community Development works to help raise capital, facilitate loans and support development in low income and distressed communities. The tax credits for Ma more PR

MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2022: Senator Maggie Hassan and Congressman Chris Pappas today delivered remarks at the Merrimack Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Ceremony, which is funded in part through legislation that they helped pass into law. "Water systems are a key component in delivering clean drinking water and protecting public health, and that is why the upgrades to the facility are so vita more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Steven Fiore of Atkinson as October's Granite Stater of the Month. This Halloween, seventeen-year-old Steven set up an elaborate haunted house to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his late grandmother. A Halloween enthusiast from a young age, Steven has collected various Halloween props, from fog machines to animated creatures, over the years more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Following calls from U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and colleagues, the administration announced a final rule to create a new Medicare special enrollment period for seniors currently enrolled in Medicaid and waive any late-enrollment fees seniors may face for failing to get covered earlier due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. "Granite State seniors shouldn't have to worry about losing their health more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced that her Chief of Staff, Chad Kreikemeier, departed her Senate office for the private sector. Kreikemeier served as Shaheen's Chief of Staff since 2019, after previously serving as her defense advisor from 2009-2013. Replacing Kreikemeier is former Shaheen health policy advisor, Alison MacDonald. "Chad's leadership in my office was pi more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 1 (TNSawa) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Friday night, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attended the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire's At the Heart event, where she was awarded the Director's Award for her commitment to improving the lives of New Hampshire children. At the Heart is an annual event to honor CASA's more than 600 volunteer advocates and their impact on children who have experi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Friday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) launched a resource guide outlining specific residential energy credits, tax incentives and programs available to Granite Staters thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was ushered through Congress by Democrats and signed into law by the President in August. "As the coldest winter months approach, it's critical that Granite Staters understand the fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen issued the following statement ahead of the health insurance open enrollment period, which runs from November 1 through January 15, 2023. Granite Staters should enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1, 2023, and are encouraged to visit HealthCare.gov to view and compare health plans for the upcoming year. "It's important that New Hampshire families shop ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2022, and letter: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in urging the Biden administration to take additional action to mitigate the historic global food crisis presently forcing hundreds of millions of individuals into hunger and starvati more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release and letter: 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, issued the following joint statement with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in response to the United Nations Security Council's extension of the European Union Force in Bosnia an more PR