White River Junction, VT – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today met with administrators, medical professionals, and veterans from White River Junction VA Medical Center to discuss her legislation to ensure veterans’ pain is treated safely and effectively and that opioid addiction is being addressed within the veterans community. The Helping Our Veterans With Chronic… Read more »

Hi everyone: I recently made one of my favorite trips of the summer: a visit to New Hampshire’s beautiful North Country, and I am excited to share it with you! I had the opportunity to visit with residents and community leaders all over the North Country, with stops and events in Berlin, Colebrook, Bethlehem, Woodstock, and more. The weather was gorgeous, and it was fantastic to… Read more »

Plymouth, NH - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with medical providers, first responders, prevention advocates and other stakeholders to discuss efforts to curb the growing opioid addiction epidemic in the Plymouth area and throughout New Hampshire.  The meeting was part of a series of regional briefings Kuster has held across the state to discuss the recently… Read more »

Berlin, NH - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Berlin and Colebrook to provide an update on recent legislative efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Kuster, who has helped lead the fight in Washington for additional funding to address the heroin crisis in New Hampshire, stopped at both the newly opened Hope for New Hampshire Recovery center in Berlin and the Indian Stream… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded federal grant funds to 11 development projects throughout New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District.  These grants, which total more than $1.4 million, will help to spur economic and community development, and to address some of the most pressing challenges,… Read more »

Salem, NH – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster held another in a series of regional briefings on the heroin epidemic in Salem, NH. Today’s briefing was aimed specifically at providing members of law enforcement with an update on how recently passed legislation, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) can help support their efforts to get dangerous drugs off… Read more »

This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). The co-chair and co-founder of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, Kuster was a driving force behind the House’s version of CARA, and she was appointed by House leadership to serve on the… Read more »

This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Frank Guinta sent a letter to the leaders of the Committee on Energy and Commerce  to urge consideration of H.R. 1197, the Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act. Congresswoman Kuster has made it her mission to bring people together in Washington to end the gridlock, and this bill in particular boasts over 270 cosponsors,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement condemning the latest attack on women’s health care by Tea Party extremists. Kuster has proudly supported pro-choice policies since she first took office, and today she voted against HR 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act, which would exclude abortion providers from participating in… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement condemning the House vote to suspend federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Kuster has proudly supported pro-choice policies and Planned Parenthood since she first took office, and today she voted against the proposed measure that would suspend federal funding to the organization for one year: “Planned… Read more »