Catching Up with Annie

A budget deal for NH families

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Dear Friend, It’s encouraging that Republicans and Democrats have put aside partisan differences to pass a budget that will benefit middle class families and advance priorities important to the Granite State. This budget provides $6 billion in critical resources for those on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. It also includes support for our veterans and military servicemembers,…

More than a moment

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Dear Friend, This week, I had the honor of the hosting Chessy Prout as my guest at the State of the Union. I’ve been inspired by the courage of Chessy in coming forward with her experiences with sexual assault and her powerful advocacy on behalf of survivors everywhere.  With Chessy Prout before the State of the…

There's work to be done

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Dear Friend, On Monday, three days into the government shutdown, I voted to re-open the government. We have critical issues we need to address, but as we negotiate the American people deserve to have the government open. I will take Republican leadership at their word that they will work with us in good faith for long-term funding for our military and essential services, and in the…

Tackling the opioid epidemic

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Introducing the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force's legislative agenda for 2018 You can watch the press conference HERE.   Hello Friend, Last week, I joined with members of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force to release our legislative agenda for 2018. In the years since I formed the Task Force, it has grown in size to 100…

Dr. King's Dream

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Dear Friend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to fighting inequality and injustice, but it was not just the end of hateful prejudice for which he fought. Through the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, the Selma voting rights movement, and more, Dr. King worked to build a world of equal opportunity for all of our sons and daughters, and all of…

The warmth of the holiday season

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Dear Friend,  At this special time of year, it’s important to remember what the holiday season is all about: giving to others, practicing gratitude, reflecting on the year behind us, and looking to the year ahead with hope. Today and always, I especially want to express my gratitude to the men and women who are spending the holidays away from family serving to defend…

Supporting our neighbors

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Dear Friend, Supporting people in our communities who are suffering from mental illness is so critical. Unfortunately, due to the stigma associated with mental illness, many individuals have struggled to access the resources necessary to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. That's why I joined Justice John Broderick to address an assembly of students and faculty members at Nashua…

Working for our veterans

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Dear Friend, As a member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I am always looking for opportunities to work across the aisle to make real progress on behalf of the men and women who have served in uniform. Our committee has taken strides to overcome partisan gridlock and get real work done. This week, Congress passed and sent to President Trump’s desk the Enhancing Veterans…

Addressing the challenges we face

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Dear Friend, Last week, I was excited to visit Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont and join with hospital officials to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a $19.5 million Community Facilities Loan to Valley Regional. This loan will provide significant savings that the hospital will use to develop residential intensive treatment…

Keeping the internet fair

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While Congressional Republicans continue to pursue their misguided tax plan that will overwhelmingly benefit corporate special interests and the wealthiest individuals at the expense of hardworking Granite State families, the Trump Administration is also now taking aim at equality on the internet. I was very disappointed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit…