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Shaheen, Ayotte introduce export bill

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:38:19 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte are teaming up to help small businesses make the most of their export opportunities.

Editorial: A debt of honor to U.S. forces' translators...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:18:38 -0400

An editorial / By Dale McFeatters - In Afghanistan, the Taliban have promised to kill Afghanis who worked for the Americans and their families. In Iraq, similar threats were made by radical Islamic insurgents. They were not idle threats. The terrorists proved quite diligent in carrying out those threats.

Democratic US Sen. Warren's PAC raises $229,000

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:28:13 -0400

BOSTON - A political action committee formed by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has raised nearly $229,000 during the first six months of the year, records show.

NH conservatives back immigration reform

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:04:15 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - Several prominent conservative leaders in New Hampshire are voicing their support for the immigration reform bill being debated in the U.S. Senate.

Sen. urges benefits equality, legal aid for vets

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:14 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen urged members of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Wednesday to pass bills that would bring benefits equality to same-sex military couples and would enhance law school programs that provide free legal services to veterans.

Panel rejects request for military base closings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - Another round of military base closings has hit a dead end.

NH vets, policy experts discuss immigration reform

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:50:44 -0400

NASHUA, New Hampshire - New Hampshire supporters of the bipartisan immigration overhaul being debated in the U.S. Senate on Monday described the pride and occasional pain that comes with serving in the country's military as an immigrant.

On guns and more, NH Sen. Ayotte backs GOP leaders

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:59:56 -0400

BOSCAWEN, New Hampshire - U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has endured sustained and sharp political attacks on New Hampshire television for voting with her Republican Party and against universal background checks on gun purchases, and Republicans close to the first-term lawmaker acknowledge that her popularity has suffered.

Ad targets Shaheen, health care law

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:41:26 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - A conservative advocacy group is airing a tongue-in-cheek ad suggesting New Hampshire families would be reduced to serving their children a single potato chip as a side dish thanks to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's support for President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law.

FDA to hold hearings for New England farmers

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:34:05 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - The Food and Drug Administration is organizing public hearings in New England for farmers who are concerned that proposed safety rules could hurt their businesses.

VA considers part-time clinic in northern NH

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:17:12 -0400

COLEBROOK, New Hampshire - Federal officials plan to meet with health care providers in northern New Hampshire to discuss opening a part-time health clinic for veterans in the Colebrook area.

New England seeks public hearing on farm rules

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:14:46 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - New England farmers who argue they will be harmed by a one-size-fits-all approach to federal agricultural policy want a chance to weigh in on proposed food safety rules.

Vets disability benefits: Law schools curb backlog

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:38:39 -0400

NORFOLK, Virginia - Dustin Allison was riding in an armored vehicle at the head of a convoy in Iraq one morning in 2007 when an improvised explosive device went off, killing the driver and leaving Allison badly wounded.

NH Sen. Shaheen to speak to Vt. Democrats

Mon, 27 May 2013 08:20:06 -0400

BURLINGTON, Vermont - Vermont Democrats gather this coming week for their annual Curtis Award Dinner, where they'll hear a talk by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

New veterans center opens in NH

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:14 -0400

HOOKSETT, New Hampshire - A new center for veterans opened Friday in Hooksett, New Hampshire

US Magistrate McCafferty nominated for NH judge

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:40:09 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - President Barack Obama has nominated U.S. Magistrate Judge Landya McCafferty to the federal district court bench in New Hampshire.

NH refueling wing gets visit from Shaheen, Hassan

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:09:40 -0400

NEWINGTON, New Hampshire - Members of the 157th Refueling Wing at the Pease Air National Guard Base are being congratulated for being picked to receive a new generation of air refueling tankers.

Senate rejects end of federal sugar program

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:13:44 -0400

WASHINGTON - Louisiana's $3.5 billion sugarcane and sugar mill industries could breathe a sigh of relief after an effort to effectively end the federal sugar program was defeated on the Senate floor.