Dear Friend,
Condemning Violence
Like so many Granite Staters and people across the country, I am horrified and outraged over the attempted mail attacks on government leaders, advocates, and journalists this week. These violent and hateful acts have no place in our society, which is proudly built upon the First Amendment and a free press. I applaud law enforcement for… Read more »
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On Friday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Senator Shaheen, Senator Hassan, local elected officials, healthcare professionals and area residents to give remarks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the recently completed Friendship House treatment facility in Bethlehem. Kuster wrote in support… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and a Conferee on the Farm Bill Conference Committee, along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, announced a $35,000 USDA Rural Development grant to the Pemi Youth Center to support the renovation of a building for the afternoon teen center in Franklin. The center will provide after school… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Honoring Those Who Keep Us Safe
On Friday, I joined Senator Shaheen to take part in the 20th annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in Concord. Our law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep us safe and play a critical role in combating the opioid crisis facing New Hampshire. It was wonderful to honor their unyielding… Read more »
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after the Senate unanimously confirmed Harold B. Parker last night to be Federal Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC):
“I applaud the Senate for unanimously confirming Harold Parker as the next Federal Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Since its inception in 2008,… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Taking Care of Our Veterans
This morning, I joined the New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange to discuss the challenges veterans have faced at the Manchester VAMC and throughout New Hampshire. I’m hopeful that the VA MISSION Act—which was signed into law in June - will address some of the underlying issues that have led to failure in care for… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Delivering Results for New Hampshire Farmers
This week, I spoke as a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and the Farm Bill Conference Committee about the importance of Granite State priorities that will benefit small family farms, rural communities, and vulnerable New Hampshire residents who need food assistance. We need to craft a bill that will fund programs… Read more »
Watch Kuster’s Full Remarks to the Conference Committee HERE
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and a Conferee on the House Farm Bill Conference Committee, outlined priorities for inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill that will benefit small family farms in New Hampshire, rural communities, and vulnerable New Hampshire residents who… Read more »
Today, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Congresswomen Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded federal grant funds to development projects throughout the Granite State. These grants will support economic development projects in rural communities across the state.
The New Hampshire delegation… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Last Friday, I had the chance to meet with healthcare and community leaders at Cheshire Medical Center to discuss the employment landscape in the Monadnock Region. We also spoke about how my Jobs and Opportunity Agenda can support New Hampshire’s healthcare workforce and help advance and improve already successful and ongoing workforce development efforts… Read more »