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A Productive April in the Granite State

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Dear Friend, In April, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Granite Staters and visiting local businesses across our district to discuss some of the most important issues facing our state, such as improving access to affordable healthcare and creating good-paying jobs. I enjoyed spending the last few weeks discussing what we can do to prioritize issues I hear about most…

Kuster Calls for Negotiation of Volume Discount for Prescription Drugs by Medicare

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, highlighted the need for Medicare to negotiate a volume discount for prescription drugs to lower costs for seniors and taxpayers. At the Subcommittee hearing titled, “Payment Policy for Prescription Drugs under Medicare Part B and Part D” Kuster questioned Dr. James E…

Kuster Statement on Court Injunction Against Trump Administrations Domestic Gag Rule

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(Concord, NH) - Today Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump Administration’s domestic gag rule on the Title X family planning program by United States District Court for the District of Oregon. The Administration’s proposed rule would restrict women’s access to…

Planned Parenthood national president thanks NH delegation for support

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CONCORD — The national president of Planned Parenthood visited New Hampshire on Monday, thanking members of the Granite State’s congressional delegation for their support of women’s health initiatives and their opposition to pending restrictions to a federal funding program set to take effect next month. After touring a health center in Derry, Dr. Leana Wen…

New Hampshire Delegation Stands with Planned Parenthood as Trump Administrations Domestic Gag Rule Threatens Womens Reproductive Health Care in New Hampshire

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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined  Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England President and CEO Meaghan Gallagher and health care providers and patients for a women’s health press conference at New England College earlier today.  Led by Senator Shaheen,…

This Past Week in New Hampshire

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Dear Friend, Improving Our Healthcare System  This week, I had the opportunity to make several stops as part of my Healthcare Listening Tour. As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, I’m focused lowering the costs of prescription drugs and healthcare, expanding access to care, and ensuring protections for the most vulnerable among us. In New…

In Concord, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Improve Healthcare Delivery, Substance Misuse Treatment in NH

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(Concord, NH) - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Riverbend Community Mental Health, where she toured the facility and met with leadership and clinicians. This visit is part of Kuster’s listening tour of hospitals and healthcare centers in New Hampshire’s second congressional district, which she kicked off in February. As a member of the House Energy and…

Kuster touches on workforce development in Claremont

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CLAREMONT — Rep. Anne Kuster spent Monday in Claremont, checking in with health care providers at Valley Regional Hospital, information technology workers at Red River and social and medical workers at West Central Behavioral Health’s Substance Use Services facility. Kuster toured the three facilities as part of her hospital and healthcare listening tour, which…

In Claremont, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Improve Healthcare Delivery in NH

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(Claremont, NH) - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Valley Regional Hospital and West Central Behavioral Health’s Substance Use Services facility, where she toured the sites and met with staff and leadership.  These visits are part of Kuster’s listening tour of hospitals and healthcare centers in New Hampshire’s second congressional district, which…

In First 100 Days of the 116th Congress, Kuster Fights for New Hampshire Families

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**Kuster bills to Redesignate Saint Gaudens & bolster environmental protections signed into law** **Energy and Commerce Committee clears Kuster legislation to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, highlighted the success of Democrats in the House of Representatives in the…