Supporting Small Businesses

Kuster introduces legislation aimed at increasing STEM learning in early education

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(Concord, NH) – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced legislation aimed at increasing STEM learning in early education during a visit to the Child and Family Development Center at NHTI-Concord’s Community College. The legislation will establish a competitive grant program under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education to provide assistance for…

Kuster Calls for Cutting of Federal Red Tape

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce legislation to create a commission to evaluate and review federal regulations. The Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017, led by Representative Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09), would establish the Regulatory Improvement Commission to evaluate and provide recommendations and proposed legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of…

Kuster Backs Legislation to Promote Paid Family Leave

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**Nearly two-thirds of Granite State workers don’t have access to paid family leave to care for a sick family member** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is backing legislation introduced by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) that would create a national family leave program. The Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (The FAMILY Act) would establish a fund to provide new…

Kuster Bill to Facilitate Trade Between the United States and Canada Passes Congress

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded final passage of her legislation the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act, which would improve trade opportunities for businesses in northern border communities and help to strengthen national security. The legislation will now head to President Obama’s desk for his signature. “I’m thrilled that we…

Kuster Calls on Appropriations Committee to Assist Struggling Dairy Farms

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) wrote to the House Appropriations Committee with 15 other members of Congress, calling for action to assist struggling American dairy producers. Over the past two years, dairy producers have experienced a significant drop in milk prices, increasing the challenges that many American dairy producers are facing. “As you continue to work on…

Kuster tours Groveton Mill, discusses North Country jobs

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(Groveton, NH) – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Groveton Mill and discussed efforts she has led to return jobs to the mill site and throughout the North Country. Kuster’s visit came a week after Vermont-based NSA Industries announced it would expand to the Groveton Mill site, bringing as many as 60 jobs. During her visit, Kuster met with site…

Catching up with Annie

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Hello everyone!  It is wonderful traveling across our state and meeting with constituents like you. Here is an update on some of the important work I’ve been doing on your behalf: NSA Industries to expand, bring jobs to the North Country I am thrilled that NSA Industries is expanding to the Groveton Mill site, bringing as many as 60 jobs to New Hampshire’s North…

Kuster statement on NSA Industries plan to expand, bring jobs to the North Country

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(Groveton, NH) – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement in response to NSA Industries’ announced plans to expand to the Groveton Mill site, bringing as many as 60 jobs to New Hampshire’s North Country.  For years, Congresswoman Kuster has led the effort to redevelop the mill to spur job growth and economic development in…

Kuster Introduces Bill to Encourage STEM Education, Prepare Students for Jobs of Tomorrow

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced legislation to provide new resources for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects in early childhood education. The Early STEM Achievement Act would create a competitive grant program within the Department of Education to assist early childhood STEM programs and train educators to teach STEM subjects, helping prepare…

Kuster Announces Legislation to Promote Business Exports

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(Nashua, NH) – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined business leaders at Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. to announce the introduction of her new legislation the Export Promotion Act, which will make it easier for businesses to sell across international borders. Her bill will consolidate many of the export assistance programs under the Department of Commerce…