Press Releases
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Lead Roundtable Discussion on Substance Misuse with Laconia Police Department, Treatment and Recovery Providers
LACONIA - Today, Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen led a roundtable discussion on substance misuse with Laconia Police Chief Chris Adams, Fire Deputy Chief Shawn Riley, and local recovery and treatment providers who expressed their concerns about the harmful impact that repealing the Affordable Care Actwould have onefforts to combat the heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis. Participants at the roundtableparticularly highlighted the critical role thatNew Hampshire's bipartisan Medicaid expansion plays in providing access to substance misuse treatment services.
… Continue ReadingMarch 13, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on CBO Report That Shows Trumpcare Would Lead to Premium Hikes, Especially for Older Americans
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office's report showing that Trumpcare would lead to huge premium hikes, with older Americans experiencing "substantial" hikes:
… Continue ReadingMarch 10, 2017
As a Result of Recent Threats to Jewish Community Centers and Muslim Institutions, Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging DHS to Increase Critical Federal Security Funds in FY ‘18
WASHINGTON - In the wake of threats to Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and Muslim institutions across the nation, Senator Maggie Hassan has joined a bipartisan Senate coalition urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase funding to help protect vulnerable cultural and religious institutions.
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Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Keene Police Chief Brian Costa
KEENE - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement on the passing of Keene Police Chief Brian Costa:
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Senator Hassan, Commerce Democrats Call for Answers from FCC Chairman Pai
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Ranking Member Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and all 12 Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee in calling for answers from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai about his views on the news media and his ability to be an independent regulator over the industry.
… Continue ReadingMarch 09, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Her Opposition to CMS Administrator Nominee Seema Verma
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on her opposition to the nomination of Seema Verma, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):
… Continue ReadingMarch 08, 2017
Senator Maggie Hassan Statement on Decision of New Hampshire Attorney General Joe Foster to Step Down at End of His Term
CONCORD - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on New Hampshire Attorney General Joe Foster's decision to step down at the end of his term:
… Continue ReadingMarch 08, 2017
Senator Hassan Presses DHS Deputy Secretary Nominee on Impact of Proposed Cuts to TSA, Coast Guard on National Security and Drug Interdiction Efforts
WASHINGTON - Today, in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee (HSGAC) hearing on Elaine Duke's nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary, Senator Maggie Hassan pressed Ms. Duke on reports that the Trump Administration is considering deep cuts to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard in order to pay for the President's border wall, and on the impact that such cuts would have on national security and drug interdiction efforts.
… Continue ReadingMarch 08, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement Following Her Meeting with Secretary of Labor Nominee Alex Acosta
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after meeting with Alex Acosta, President's Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. As a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Hassan will participate in hearings on Mr. Acosta's nomination.
… Continue ReadingMarch 08, 2017
Senator Hassan to Trump Administration: Restore Coast Guard Budget
WASHINGTON - In a bipartisan letter sent today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of 23 Senators including Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in urging Office of Management and Budget Administrator Mick Mulvaney not to make a devastating $1.3 billion dollar cut to the budget of the United States Coast Guard.
… Continue ReadingMarch 07, 2017
Senator Hassan Highlights Devastating Impact of New House Health Care Repeal Bill on New Hampshire’s Effort to Combat Substance Misuse Crisis
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan spoke out against the new House bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act and New Hampshire's bipartisan Medicaid expansion plan, force older Americans and middle class families to pay more while providing tax breaks for insurance CEOs and the wealthiest Americans, force drastic cuts to New Hampshire's traditional Medicaid program for children, seniors and people with disabilities, and defund Planned Parenthood.
… Continue ReadingMarch 07, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Call on DHS and DOJ to Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined all 100 Senators in urging the Trump Administration to take action in response to the recent anonymous bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCC's), Jewish Day Schools, and Synagogues. In a bipartisan letter that will be sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and FBI Director James Comey, the Senators stressed the importance of these centers within their communities, and offer suggestions for deterring the threats of violence.
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Senator Hassan’s Staff to Hold Open Office Hours Across the Granite State
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Senator Maggie Hassan's staff will hold open office hours this week at town and city halls across New Hampshire in order to engage with Granite Staters in local communities and address their issues and concerns. The Senator's staff will be in Bedford, Dover, Hudson, Lancaster, Lincoln, Londonderry, Merrimack, Peterborough, Plymouth and Wolfeboro from Wednesday, March 8, through Friday, March 10.
… Continue ReadingMarch 06, 2017
Senator Hassan Visits Cramer Fabrics in Dover to Highlight the Importance of New Hampshire Innovative Businesses
DOVER - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan visited Cramer Fabrics, an innovative New Hampshire business that is developing and manufacturing highly engineered industrial textiles for use across the globe. Senator Hassan received a briefing on Cramer Fabrics' work and a tour of the facility, where she learned about how Cramer Fabrics is partnering with education systems to strengthen their workforce.
… Continue ReadingMarch 06, 2017
Senator Hassan’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt at a Backdoor Muslim Ban
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on the Trump Administration's latest attempt at a backdoor Muslim ban:
… Continue ReadingMarch 06, 2017
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Demand Answers on High Prices of Drug for Patients with Rare Genetic Disorder
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and seven colleagues sent a letter on Friday to the chairman and CEO of Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Jeffrey S. Aronin, demanding answers regarding the initial proposed pricing scheme for Marathon Pharmaceuticals' recently approved steroid for use in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Marathon intended to sell its treatment, Emflaza (deflazacort), for $89,000, despite the fact that deflazacort is not a new innovation for DMD.
… Continue ReadingMarch 03, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bill to Establish Permanent Funding to Expand Access to Substance Misuse Treatment
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of 9 senators to re-introduce the Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act (LifeBOAT Act),which would establish a permanent funding stream to provide and expand access to substance misuse treatment. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Angus King (I-ME), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren, (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are also original co-sponsors of the legislation.
… Continue ReadingMarch 03, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Join in Introducing Legislation to Protect Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Care
WASHINGTON - Today, building on their efforts to protect women's access to critical health services, Senators Shaheen and Hassan joined dozens of their colleagues in introducing the Women's Health Protection Act.
… Continue ReadingMarch 02, 2017
Senator Hassan’s Statement on Secretary of Energy Nominee Rick Perry
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on her opposition to Rick Perry's nomination to serve as Secretary of Energy:
… Continue ReadingMarch 02, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement Following Confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson to Lead Department of Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON - Senator Hassan released the following statement after the confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development:
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