Why Granite Staters are supporting Jeanne Shaheen for Senate The Concord Monitor calls Shaheen “trusted, respected and effective,” a Senator who “can be counted on to be the adult in the …
Shaheen is the daughter of Belie E. and Ivan E. Bowers. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. She is committed to serving the citizens of New Hampshire and is known for her common-sense leadership, hard work and dedication to improving the lives of the middle class. She has been a consistent advocate for the critical role the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Pease Air National Guard Base and New Hampshire's defense-related companies, serve in protecting our nation.Senator Shaheen is a champion for women here at home and around the globe. Jeanne Shaheen born as Cynthia Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Hampshire.. She was born on January 28, 1947, in St. Charles, Missouri. She has also led efforts to eliminate exorbitant subsidies for powerful special interests like pharmaceutical and oil companies.Shaheen recognizes the severity of the environmental and economic threat that climate change poses to New Hampshire and the world. As top ranking woman of the Armed Services committee and the only woman on the Foreign Relations committee, Senator Shaheen advocates for a strong foreign policy that confronts our enemies, strengthens key alliances, and bolsters New Hampshire’s role in our national defense. Retired General Don Bolduc is running as a Republican in New Hampshire against Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. From overcoming oppression, to breaking rules, to reimagining the world or waging a rebellion, these women of history have a story to tell. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox.Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. On the Small Business Committee, she’s expanded small businesses’ access to credit and markets. She and her staff have successfully helped thousands of constituents navigate bureaucracy, avoid foreclosure, secure military commendations, receive delayed Social Security and Medicare assistance and access VA benefits, among many other services.Shaheen served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003. The law drastically expanded the availability of drug treatment in New Hampshire through Medicaid Expansion, a vital tool to address the opioid crisis, and provided protections to people with pre-existing conditions.
In 1996, Shaheen became the first woman to be elected Governor of New Hampshire. Shaheen’s strong stance against Vladimir Putin’s aggression, led to her being sanctioned by the Kremlin and denied a visa to travel to Russia. She continues to lead efforts in the Senate to advance common-sense health care legislation that would expand access to care and lower the costs of both treatment and prescription drugs. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Successful businessman, veteran, proud father and patriot, Bryant “Corky” Messner is running to defeat career politician Jeanne Shaheen to represent New Hampshire in the United States Senate.
As a champion for energy efficiency, Shaheen created programs while Governor that saved New Hampshire families and businesses over $1 billion. Jeanne Shaheen (b. January 28, 1947, in St. Charles, MO) is a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from the state of New Hampshire.