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Senator Jeanne Shaheen
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  2. Senator Shaheen released the following statement today on the passing of Myrtle McIntyre.

    “During her years of service to the Granite State, Myrtle McIntyre served as a role model for the future generation of women leaders in New Hampshire. Her dedication to civic engagement instilled the ideals of public service in so many throughout our state. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McIntyre family."
  3. Earlier today, Governor Hassan and Senator Jeanne Shaheen attended the first float-in of the new Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth. With the use of tugboats and a temporary jacking system, the new 300-foot-long span was positioned and then lo...wered onto the new piers. This is the first of three sections that will create the new Memorial Bridge.

    The new Memorial Bridge, scheduled to be completed this summer, will once again provide critical means of transportation that will enhance trade and commerce, tourism, and community life to strengthen the Portsmouth region.
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    Photo: Earlier today, Governor Hassan and Senator Jeanne Shaheen attended the first float-in of the new Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth.   With the use of tugboats and a temporary jacking system, the new 300-foot-long span was positioned and then lowered onto the new piers. This is the first of three sections that will create the new Memorial Bridge.

The new Memorial Bridge, scheduled to be completed this summer, will once again provide critical means of transportation that will enhance trade and commerce, tourism, and community life to strengthen the Portsmouth region.
  4. Senator Shaheen will be speaking at UNH Manchester at 1:30 today about the new Pay As You Earn student loan repayment program. Our workforce must have the skills to compete in a global economy - and that means making sure students have access to an affordable education.
  5. "Very excited to be in attendance tomorrow morning for a great event in Portsmouth!" - JS
    Float-in of new Memorial Bridge's first section expected to draw a crowd Tuesday morning. http://bit.ly/13vVFp6
    Photo: Float-in of new Memorial Bridge's first section expected to draw a crowd Tuesday morning. http://bit.ly/13vVFp6
  6. In the Granite State, our support for the Patriots is granite solid! Go Pats!
  7. Tune in this morning to WMUR-TV at 10 a.m. to see Senator Shaheen on Close-Up.
  8. Senator Shaheen will be appearing on WMUR-TV's Close-Up this Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Tune in!
  9. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen posthumously honored George Giotas, a World War II veteran and Manchester native, at a military medals ceremony yesterday. Shaheen presented the Giotas family with six awards to honor Mr. Giotas for his service t...o the United States. The awards included the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button and Marksmanship Badge with Carbine Bar. Mr. Giotas worked as an automotive mechanic and earned the ranking of Corporal while serving in Italy and Greece from 1942 to 1944.See More
    Photo: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen posthumously honored George Giotas, a World War II veteran and Manchester native, at a military medals ceremony yesterday. Shaheen presented the Giotas family with six awards to honor Mr. Giotas for his service to the United States. The awards included the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button and Marksmanship Badge with Carbine Bar. Mr. Giotas worked as an automotive mechanic and earned the ranking of Corporal while serving in Italy and Greece from 1942 to 1944.
  10. Senator Shaheen will be appearing live on MSNBC at 1 p.m. with Andrea Mitchell to talk about the historic number of women in Congress. Don't forget to tune in!
  11. Senator Shaheen toured High Liner Foods in Portsmouth to discuss her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation and learn how the company has reduced its energy consumption by using energy efficient technology. Read more here http://1.usa.gov/10fPDLt .
    Photo: Senator Shaheen toured High Liner Foods in Portsmouth to discuss her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation and learn how the company has reduced its energy consumption by using energy efficient technology. Read more here  http://1.usa.gov/10fPDLt .
  12. Senator Shaheen visited Nute High School in Milton to meet with Boy Scout Joey Boulanger to thank him for his community service and help him obtain his "Citzenship in the Nation" badge. Joey suffers from Fragile X Syndrome, which makes writing difficult. Because Joey's award requires writing an elected official, Senator Shaheen instead met with Joey at his school to help fulfill his requirements.
    Photo: Senator Shaheen visited Nute High School in Milton to meet with Boy Scout Joey Boulanger to thank him for his community service and help him obtain his "Citzenship in the Nation" badge. Joey suffers from Fragile X Syndrome, which makes writing difficult. Because Joey's award requires writing an elected official, Senator Shaheen instead met with Joey at his school to help fulfill his requirements.
  13. Senator Shaheen announced today that New Hampshire's Pease Air National Guard base has been selected as one of only five National Guard bases being considered to receive the KC46A, a next generation military tanker. This is exciting news for the Pease base and for New Hampshire.
  14. Senator Shaheen released the following statement today on the nomination of former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel:

    “Throughout his career Senator Chuck Hagel has proven to be a strong and independent leader. He valiantly defended our nation in Vietnam where he earned two Purple Hearts and in the senate served as a voice of pragmatism and principle. I look forward to speaking with Senator Hagel and considering his nomination.”
  15. The New York Times editorial board this weekend praised the work done by Senator Shaheen on this year's National Defense Authorization Act to help bring health care equity to women in the military. The Times wrote that Shaheen's Amendment would end a "longstanding act of discrimination against women who serve in America's military." To read more, click below.
  16. "I'm thrilled to attend the Inaugural Ball tonight for New Hampshire's new Governor Maggie Hassan! I am looking forward to working with Governor Hassan on behalf of the Granite State." - JS
  17. "In D.C. today for the swearing-in of the new Congress, including Representatives Ann McLane Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter and five new women senators!. I will be back in New Hampshire tomorrow for Governor Maggie Hassan's Inaugural Ball. What a historic week!" - JS
  18. Congratulations to Maggie Hassan, Ann McLane Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter, who will all be sworn in today. New Hampshire is lucky to such great leaders representing our state!
  19. Thanks to Harry Lichtman for this great picture of Durham, New Hampshire.

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