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 »
(Lebanon, N.H.) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited River Valley Community College to discuss her legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act. Kuster was joined by interim school president Ali Rafieymehr, students, and other school staff members to discuss the importance of the bill to expanding New Hampshire’s workforce. Kuster spoke to graduates of… Read more »
As President Trump highlights a week focused on “workforce development,” Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is calling out the hypocrisy of the President’s policies, which would reduce access to workforce development programs. President Trump’s proposed budget includes a 35 percent cut to the programs authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity… Read more »
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today voted in opposition to the Financial CHOICE Act, legislation that would repeal aspects of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform that are important to protecting consumers and the economy from reckless practices.
“In 2008, we saw the devastating effect that reckless big banks can have on our economy,” said Congresswoman Kuster.… Read more »
(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, released the following statement on the decision by President Trump to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement:
“This politically motivated decision will only serve to undermine our ability to take on climate change… Read more »
Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Jared Polis (CO-02), and Seth Moulton (MA-06), announced the introduction of their legislation the Workforce Development Investment Act. The legislation would create tax incentives to encourage companies and educators to partner in training programs to help workers gain the skills needed for careers in the 21st Century economy.… Read more »
(Nashua, N.H.) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Nashua Community College to announce the introduction of her legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act. Kuster was joined by Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess, representatives of New Hampshire’s community colleges, and others to discuss the importance of the legislation to expanding New Hampshire’s… Read more »
This past week, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017 to protect Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
“Improving economic opportunity for veterans and directing federal contracts to veteran owned small… Read more »
Yesterday, the Trump Administration released its FY 2018 budget which includes the complete elimination of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and the Northern Border Regional Commission. Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) expressed her serious concern about the impact of the elimination of these programs on vulnerable New… Read more »
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget:
“The budget proposal released today by President Trump confirms many of our worst fears about the priorities of his administration,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “This budget is cruel, shortsighted, and would be a disaster for efforts to… Read more »
