Supporting Small Businesses

Kuster Celebrates Expansion of Schilling Brewery in Littleton

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(Littleton, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Schilling Brewery in Littleton to celebrate the expansion of their brewing facility. “Walking around downtown and the Riverwalk today, it’s clear that Littleton is thriving and open for business,” said Kuster. “Schilling Brewery is a staple of the community and I’m excited to join in…

In Lebanon, Kuster Discusses Jobs and Opportunity Agenda

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(Lebanon, NH)- Yesterday, at Hypertherm in Lebanon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) heard directly from Upper Valley business leaders about the employment landscape in the region and the types of programs that can expand economic competitiveness and opportunity in the region. Rep. Kuster also discussed her Jobs and Opportunity agenda, which she released earlier this week, and how the…

Kuster Announces Jobs and Opportunity Agenda

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**Kuster’s legislative agenda will support job training and apprenticeship programs, workforce development, improving college affordability, and fostering small business growth** **The details of Kuster’s Jobs and Opportunity Agenda are available HERE** (Nashua, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released her Jobs and Opportunity Agenda at Nashua Community…

Congrats to Emily

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Dear Friend, I wanted to give you a personal update. After a lifetime of hiking, biking and skiing in the White Mountains, I had hip replacement surgery on Wednesday. The surgery went very well and I’m excited to get back to work and back to all the activities that make the Granite State such a wonderful place to live. I appreciate the encouraging words I’ve received from so…

In Claremont, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Strengthen Workforce Development Programs

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(Claremont, NH)- Today at the Common Man Inn in Claremont, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined with local city and business leaders to discuss the employment landscape in the city and the types of programs that can expand economic competitiveness and opportunity in the region. Kuster was joined by Claremont Mayor Charlene Lovett, State Senator Martha Hennessey, and senior staff at…

A personal issue

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Dear Friend, On Friday, I visited The Birches at Concord to meet with residents and caregivers and discuss the challenges associated with caring for people suffering from Alzheimer’s. More than 20,000 Granite Staters suffer from Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by as much as 37% by 2025. I was a caregiver for my late mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s…

Kuster Calls on Supreme Court to Reject Effort to Impose Internet Sales Tax

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(Concord, NH) – As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a case which has serious implications for taxation in New Hampshire, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is urging the Court to rule in opposition to South Dakota and prevent the implementation of an online sales tax. Kuster has been a vocal opponent against efforts to impose online sales tax,…

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $2.5 Million in Federal Grants to Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure in Nashua and Southeastern New Hampshire

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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Representatives Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter today announced more than $2.5 million in federal grants to strengthen transportation infrastructure in Nashua and Southeastern New Hampshire. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the City of Nashua a $1.08 million grant to replace older transit vehicles and to rehabilitate the…

Looking out for Granite Staters

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Dear Friend, I was encouraged by Wednesday's announcement that the VA New England Healthcare Network will undergo transitions to address the deficiencies and lack of oversight that allowed care to deteriorate at the Manchester VAMC and problems to persist throughout the region. I've been vocal about the need for change and it is now critical that new structures be put…