NotesSenator Jeanne Shaheen's Notes
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · 2 hours ago
Working in the United States Capitol as an intern is an extraordinary experience that has given me the opportunity to see the ins and outs of an important branch of government. As an intern on the Hill, I have gained knowledge of how our government operates and skills that are beneficial for any career or experience I may endeavor in the future. Wo...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Thursday, November 15, 2012
“Spotlight on Young Leaders” is a new feature hosted by Senator Shaheen that highlights New Hampshire students who are making a difference in their communities. There are so many young people who are doing incredible work to make our state a better place. These are some of their stories. If you or someone you know would like to be nominated to ...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I recently had the privilege of shadowing Senator Shaheen during her day-to-day activities as a United States Senator. At the beginning of the day, I was able to attend a meeting by the Subcommittee on Water and Power, of which the Senator is Chairwoman. The meeting covered topics from the collection of land use fees on property that the federal ...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Tuesday, September 11, 2012
“Today we reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We remember the victims, we remember the smoke, we remember the feeling of loss and despair. But we also remember how Americans came together, with neighbors helping neighbors, parents comforting children, and communities banding together in the face of such a senseless attack.
I was the...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Thursday, August 16, 2012
“I first appointed George as DRED Commissioner because I knew that he had an incredibly selfless dedication to the people of New Hampshire. In the decades I’ve known him, he has consistently demonstrated the finest traits of public service. He listens, he works hard, and he comes to work every day worried about only one thing – what is best for the...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Friday, July 27, 2012
Wednesdays almost always start the same way, constituent coffee, but today was different. Instead of doing normal intern tasks, I was going to be shadowing Senator Shaheen throughout the day to see what it is really like to be a U.S. Senator. On Wednesday mornings, New Hampshire residents who are in DC have the opportunity to come into the office...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Friday, July 27, 2012
Senators in today’s world are faced with a wide array of global and domestic challenges that have far reaching implications. Senator Shaheen is one individual who is able to comprehend the scope of these challenges and advocate for the best interests of her constituents. As I saw throughout the day, Senator Shaheen is able to move adroitly between ...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Tuesday, July 24, 2012
I recently had the honor to spend the day shadowing Senator Jeanne Shaheen. The day began with a Senate steering and outreach committee meeting attended by business leaders from various states (including one from New Hampshire). The business owners talked about how they have continued creating jobs despite current economic conditions. After the mee...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Wednesday, July 18, 2012
As some of you may have already heard, this afternoon there was an explosion in Bulgaria on a bus carrying tourists from Israel. It killed at least seven civilians and wounded many more.
Early reports suggest that this was a suicide bomb attack likely aimed at innocent Israeli civilians.
If true, it represents the kind of cowardly attack that has ...
- By Senator Jeanne Shaheen · Thursday, July 5, 2012
It will forever be an important day. But for me, Thursday, June 28, 2012 was especially memorable because on that historic day, I had the privilege to shadow Senator Shaheen.
While the Supreme Court handed down its ruling on the Affordable Care Act that morning, I was in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the Law of the Sea Convention....