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Kuster Unveils Lower Costs & Stronger Economy Agenda

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Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) unveiled her “Lower Costs & Stronger Economy” Agenda, which outlines the actions Congress has taken to reduce costs and address inflation, as well as a comprehensive roadmap for what more needs to be done to provide relief for Granite Staters. “We have taken critical steps to lower prices in the short-term and reduce inflation over the long-term by…

Kuster Discusses Upper Valley Loan Fund, Affordable Housing with Local Bank and Business Leaders

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a roundtable conversation to discuss the Upper Valley Loan Fund with affordable housing advocates and leaders from local banks and businesses. Congresswoman Kuster has been holding regular conversations with Granite Staters across the Second Congressional District to discuss the lack of affordable, accessible housing and solutions to the…

Kuster Statement on Biden Administration’s Student Debt Relief Announcement

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that student loan borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year will have up to $10,000 of their debt forgiven, and low-income borrowers who received Pell Grants will have up to a total $20,000 of their debt forgiven: “While the steps announced by the Biden…

NH Delegation Announces $6.8 Million for NH Projects through NBRC

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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire agencies and organizations have been awarded $6,800,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for various projects that invest in economic and…

Kuster Talks Economic Development, Affordable Housing Projects in Bethlehem

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     Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined local leaders in Bethlehem to hear about the ‘Bethlehem Reimagined’ project, a comprehensive plan to bring new Main Street storefronts and second-floor housing to the community. During the visit, Kuster highlighted a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Clean-Up Grant, made possible by the Bipartisan…

Kuster Applauds House Passage of Historic Bill to Reduce Inflation, Lower Health Care Costs, and Combat Climate Change

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This historic legislation will reduce costs for Granite Staters, tackle climate change, bolster our economy, and reduce the deficit. The bill also includes Rep. Kuster’s bipartisan legislation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for vaccines for…

NH Delegation & Commerce Secretary Raimondo Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at onsemi Facility in Hudson

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Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), who joined in introducing the original CHIPS and Science Act, and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to participate in the ribbon…

Kuster Votes To Lower Costs for NH Families, Strengthen American Independence

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**Kuster has been pushing for this innovative legislation since December 2021, and she helped pass a previous version of this legislation earlier this year**   Washington, D.C. ⁠— Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, comprehensive and bipartisan legislation to lower costs for American families and expand American economic independence.…

Kuster Saves New Hampshire Veterans Clinics

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**Kuster’s amendment to the appropriations package will protect rural Granite State veterans’ access to care and connect homeless veterans across the country with support systems**   Washington, D.C. ⁠— Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped pass her amendment to eliminate funding for the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission and transfer the $5,000,000 to…

Kuster Works To Expand Affordable Housing in New Hampshire

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   Concord, N.H. — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with David Orgaz of Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group to discuss the current housing market in New Hampshire and the future for Granite State homebuyers. During the meeting, Kuster and Orgaz discussed new data that projects increased supply and leveling prices, as well as the need for continued…