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Kuster Applauds FCC’s Implementation of Her Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded the Federal Communication Commission’s implementation of a key provision of her Safe Connections Act. The Lifeline program will help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related crimes get discounted phone, internet, or bundled services. Survivors can now also make a request with their service provider to…

Kuster Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement commemorating the anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks—a solemn day for the United States. Our country and the world were forever changed in the aftermath of these horrific acts of terror.  “Today…

Kuster Celebrates Significant Investments to Upgrade New Hampshire’s Hydropower Infrastructure

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded the Department of Energy (DOE)’s announcement to invest $430 million to upgrade 293 hydropower and hydroelectric facilities across the United States. The Grid Deployment Office’s Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives program is based on Kuster’s 21st Century Dams Act, which calls for a national plan to…

Kuster Joins Ribbon Cutting for Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge’s New ADA Ramp in Nashua

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Nashua, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) attended the ribbon cutting for the newly completed Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ramp project. Kuster helped secure resources for the project through FY 2022 Community Project Funding to build an ADA-accessible ramp off of the northerly side of the Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge in downtown Nashua,…

New Hampshire Delegation Attends Christa McAuliffe Statue Dedication Ceremony at the State House

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Concord, N.H. –  Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), joined NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy for the dedication of a statue commemorating the life of Christa McAuliffe on the grounds of the New Hampshire State House in Concord. McAuliffe’s family members and fellow astronauts…

Franklin Pierce University Welcomes Kuster to Rindge Campus

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Rindge, N.H. – Today, Franklin Pierce University was honored to welcome Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02) to its Rindge Campus for a tour of the Marcucella Health Sciences Building. During her visit, Congresswoman Kuster met with faculty and students, who are majoring in health sciences and biology and will continue their education at FPU graduate clinical programs, to discuss…

Kuster Honored as Outdoor Recreation Champion by Appalachian Mountain Club

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Gorham, N.H. — This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) was recognized by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) for her longstanding commitment to supporting New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation and tourism industries and conservation work. During the event, Kuster heard from AMC staff members and discussed the group’s work researching and monitoring the impacts of climate change and…

Kuster Highlights Local Community Investments in Whitefield

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Whitefield, N.H. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Whitefield, New Hampshire, to discuss her support for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)’s investments in New Hampshire’s rural communities as well as funding she helped secure through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). During the visit, Kuster toured the Affordable Housing Education and Development…

Kuster Highlights Efforts to Expand Access to Affordable Child Care in Northern New Hampshire

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Gorham, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with representatives from the Gorham Community Learning Center to discuss the need to expand access to quality, affordable child care services in New Hampshire. As part of the visit, Kuster highlighted her efforts to secure federal resources to build a new child care facility in Gorham that will allow the town to serve an…

Kuster Discusses Substance Use Disorder Services at White Horse Recovery Center in Berlin

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Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited White Horse Recovery Center in Berlin, New Hampshire to discuss the substance use disorder epidemic and highlight her work to expand access to treatment and recovery services in rural communities. White Horse Recovery Center offers comprehensive substance use disorder programs and mental health services for adults and…