Dear Friend, On Sunday the Boston Globe Spotlight team released a deeply troubling report about alleged mismanagement and poor quality of care for veterans at the Manchester Veterans Medical Center. You can read the whole article here. Last year, I met with the physicians who raised these concerns. I brought their grievances to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Office… Read more »

Dear Friend,  Each and every day my focus in Congress is how to work to improve the lives of hardworking Granite Staters and their families. From expanding economic opportunity and making sure our veterans have the services they need, to supporting our local farmers and combating the opioid epidemic, there are countless ways we can help those in our communities. But, when it comes… Read more »

Dear Friend, I hope you had a fantastic 4th of July! It was wonderful to gather with friends and family and enjoy the great weather in the Granite State and I hope you were able to do the same!  Yesterday, I met with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials to learn about the challenges and dangers posed by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. It is clear that our state is under… Read more »

Dear Friend, Happy Independence Day! As you all know, the 4th of July is a time for us to celebrate our nation's history and culture with our friends and family. From family reunions, to barbecues and spectacular fireworks displays, this is truly a day to celebrate what it means to be an American. It is also a day for us to take a moment to thank all the brave men and women who have… Read more »

Dear Friend, Happy Summer! The season officially began last Wednesday, and with our natural beauty, fun and entertainment, there's no better place to be than the Granite State. I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. Last week, I visited River Valley Community College (RVCC) in Lebanon to discuss my legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act, which… Read more »

Dear Friend, Like all Americans, I was shocked and saddened by the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday. My thoughts and prayers remain with my colleague, Representative Steve Scalise, Matt Mika, Zack Brath, and US Capitol Police Officers Crystal Griner and David Bailey and to everyone else impacted by this senseless act of violence. When it comes to events like these, there are… Read more »

Dear Friend, This week, I had the opportunity to meet with Granite Staters in Concord and Peterborough to discuss the issues important to their families. Unfortunately, New Hampshire is under attack by President Trump's misguided budget that would eliminate many programs critical to hardworking Granite Staters, and I'm fighting to protect those programs and resources. On Monday,… Read more »

Dear Friends, New Hampshire has the second highest rate of opioid overdoses in the country, is twice the national average for opioid prescriptions, and last in access to treatment. We have lost more citizens than any other state in the nation to fentanyl overdoses, and last year, nearly 500 people died from overdoses. Substance use disorders do not discriminate based on race, age,… Read more »

Dear Friend,  I hope this message finds you well! As we gather across the Granite State with friends and family to honor the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform, I wanted to take a moment to update you on my week in Washington. Honored to participate in the 20th Annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. I was honored to attend the 20th Annual Women in the Military… Read more »

Dear Friends, The news coming out of the White House over the last week has been alarming. It seems like every day there are new troubling reports. I’m hopeful that the recent appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel will help lead to answers about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. The American people deserve to know the details about foreign interference in… Read more »