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Five Questions for Senator Shaheen!

  1. As a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?

    2. When I was little I wanted to be Annie Oakley or a cowgirl. Then as I got older I wanted to be a veterinarian because I like animals so much.

  2. What activities were you involved in as a kid?Annie Oakley

    3. As a child, it was a very different time so we didn't have the kind of sports and recreation programs where I lived that we have today and that my children had. In Elementary School I had art lessons and then in Junior High School I played the clarinet and was involved with the drama club. As a High School student I played basketball and softball and was involved in student council.

  3. What makes New Hampshire so special?

    4. The people without a doubt. Also, the quality of life that we enjoy. People in New Hampshire are very independent, very thoughtful, and very engaged. We have one of the highest volunteer rates in the country for people working for charities, in their communities and in all kinds of ways. And of course we have the landscape with our mountains, our seacoast, our lakes and rivers, and our small communities. All of those things make it a very special place.

  4. What is your favorite thing about being a Senator?

    5. My favorite part is making a difference in other people's lives and seeing what our office can do when people need help. Whether it's with a obtaining a visa, getting a social security check, helping a veteran or helping  somebody who is about to get foreclosed on who we can help stay in their home. Also passing legislation that can help children, seniors, families and business in New Hampshire and across the country.

  5. What does a senator do on a normal day?

    6. I spend a lot of time meeting with people talking about legislation, talking about how we can address concerns that people in New Hampshire have. Today I started with a coffee at 8 o'clock that was for people from New Hampshire that were visiting Washington. I went from there to meet with a group of high tech entrepreneurs that were concerned with federal policies that affect their businesses. It included the head of FIRST, which is a robotics competition that was started by New Hampshire resident and inventor Dean Kamen. Then I went to floor to make remarks on legislation and this afternoon we are going to be back on the floor of the Senate to take votes on the legislation. It's very busy, but it's a great opportunity to meet people and try and address concerns that people have and help to make their lives better.

Test Your New Hampshire Knowledge!

1. Every state has two statues in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Which two statesmen represent New Hampshire?
2. True or False: Jeanne Shaheen is the first woman in U.S. history to be elected a Governor and a United States Senator?
3. Jeanne Shaheen is on which of the following committees?
4. Which U.S. President was first a United States Senator from New Hampshire?
5. How many people represent New Hampshire in Congress (both the House of Representatives and the Senate)?
6. True or False: New Hampshire native, Daniel Webster was our nation’s 14th Secretary of State?
7. What special role does New Hampshire play in electing the President of the United States?
8. In our entire history, how many Senators has New Hampshire had?
9. Jeanne Shaheen and Judd Gregg both previously served in what other role?
10. Who is the longest serving United States Senator from New Hampshire?

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