Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Hemingway has taken The Pledge.
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According to the US Department of Health and Human Services New Hampshire's ACA insurance exchange enrollment was more than double the original target of 19,000 people. More than 40,262 New Hampshire citizens have enrolled since October 1, 2013. The Progressive advocacy group Granite State Progress made the following statement:
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According to the US Department of Health and Human Services New Hampshire's ACA insurance exchange enrollment was more than double the original target of 19,000 people. More than 40,262 New Hampshire citizens have enrolled since October 1, 2013. The Progressive advocacy group Granite State Progress made the following statement:
New Hampshire families across the state are celebrating a health law that has brought new consumer protections and benefits to the table. Because of the Affordable Care Act, some Granite Staters have been able to access quality, affordable health care coverage for the first time in their life, and others have experienced better benefits or cost savings. The marketplaces are a key component of the Affordable Care Act and the fact that families are successfully finding coverage on them is a testimony to the law. The politicians who oppose the Affordable Care Act are the same ones who would instead leave New Hampshire families and small businesses at the mercy of insurance company abuses. Obamacare is improving the health and financial well-being of families in our state and that’s something to be proud of.
Representative Carol Shea-Porter made the following remarks:
The Affordable Care Act has turned a corner in New Hampshire. The rollout was rocky, and I made my frustration well known, but it’s great news that 40,262 Granite Staters and over 8 million people nationwide have signed up for private health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces.
Today’s announcement, combined with recent passage of a bipartisan plan to expand Medicaid to 50,000 Granite State citizens and news that two additional insurers plan to offer coverage on New Hampshire’s Marketplace next year, demonstrate the progress our state has made so far.
I've heard from constituents, both Republicans and Democrats, about how the Affordable Care Act has helped them and their families. There are still challenges, but today’s news is confirmation that access to affordable healthcare has improved for New Hampshire families.
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An article in The Cabinet about Representative Kuster's participation in an Amherst roundtable of women business leaders contains a number of statements by Representative Kuster regarding women's issues and her Women's Economic Agenda.
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The New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner has granted a Rochester woman whose health care plan was excluded from the ACA exchange. Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown had the following statement:
An article in The Cabinet about Representative Kuster's participation in an Amherst roundtable of women business leaders contains a number of statements by Representative Kuster regarding women's issues and her Women's Economic Agenda.
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The New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner has granted a Rochester woman whose health care plan was excluded from the ACA exchange. Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown had the following statement:
I am glad the New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner will hold a hearing on the inability of individuals buying health insurance under Obamacare to choose their own doctors and hospitals. The people of New Hampshire deserve a health care system that protects their freedoms and personal choices, not a one-size-fits-all approach imposed from Washington that erodes personal freedom.
On a tour of Keene Medical Products, Brown had some further comments on Obamacare:
Keene Medical Products offers cutting-edge medical supplies to people in need, and this family-owned business is being unfairly burdened by the bad policies in Obamacare. Hardworking Granite Staters should not have their businesses placed in jeopardy due to Washington red tape. That’s why I support the repeal of this law to get government off their back so they can continue to grow and hire workers.
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The New Hampshire Democratic Party has released a statement with several quotes from residents on the issue of raising the minimum wage, and criticizing Scott Brown for opposing a minimum wage increase:
The New Hampshire Democratic Party has released a statement with several quotes from residents on the issue of raising the minimum wage, and criticizing Scott Brown for opposing a minimum wage increase:
It is critical that we raise the minimum wage. I’ve been there. I lived at poverty level while working full time with AmeriCorps, and can say with authority that it can be a demoralizing experience. Beyond my personal struggles, for two years I worked for families every day that lived on minimum wage and could barely make ends meet. While helping run the Hunger Study for New Hampshire, I saw plenty of folks who had minimum wage jobs, but still came home hungry because the minimum wage is no longer a living wage. These are hardworking people who live in our communities and who have to choose between feeding their families, getting to work, and paying their rent. They deserve better. By not raising the minimum wage, we are turning our backs on struggling families. Minimum wage is not just an issue for young people. More and more older adults depend on minimum wage jobs. If we help ensure that they can earn a living wage, our local economy will benefit. Without a doubt, it is time to raise the wage and show working families in New Hampshire that we support them. “
-Kimberly Farias, AmeriCorps alum from Keene, NH
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Republican Senate candidate Bob Smith however alleged that Scott Brown's opposition to a minimum wage hike is soft, unlike his own rock hard opposition:
Republican Senate candidate Bob Smith however alleged that Scott Brown's opposition to a minimum wage hike is soft, unlike his own rock hard opposition:
I am opposed to the federal government (or any government) setting or establishing a minimum wage. Wages are to be negotiated between an employer and his/her employee. There is no constitutional role for government in this process. Establishing a minimum wage could cost thousands of jobs.
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Senator Shaheen yesterday cheered the White House's plan to re-nominate Cheryl LaFleur to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
Senator Shaheen yesterday cheered the White House's plan to re-nominate Cheryl LaFleur to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
This is great news for New England and New Hampshire’s energy future. Cheryl’s knowledge of energy issues, particularly her expertise on the Northeast region, make her a valuable member of the commission. Her continued leadership on FERC will ensure that the Northeast and New Hampshire are well represented on the commission and have a strong voice advocating for our interests.
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Senator Shaheen also responded to a Pentagon report estimating that sexual assaults in the military increased by 50% last year:
Senator Shaheen also responded to a Pentagon report estimating that sexual assaults in the military increased by 50% last year:
We have to fight and protect our men and women in uniform in the same way they do for us,That more survivors of military sexual assault are reporting these heinous crimes is an important first step toward addressing and eliminating sexual assault within our military. But it’s not enough, and we have to show the survivors who come forward that they will be heard and treated fairly, and implement a strong, zero tolerance sexual assault policy. Our bipartisan legislation will help us reach that goal.
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Republican Senate candidate Karen Testerman criticized Senator Shaheen yesterday:
Republican Senate candidate Karen Testerman criticized Senator Shaheen yesterday:
What appears worse, Jeanne Shaheen breaking her pledge on campaign financing, or standing by her Senate leader, Harry Reid to slander the names and reputations of our native sons? To me, both are inexcusable.
We need to put an end to the business as usual atmosphere that exists in Washington. Our current elected officials believe they are above question or accountability for their actions and wordsI
Will you join me this May 15th to demand an apology from Harry Reid for his outrageous remarks calling our New Hampshire patriots, "Domestic Terrorists," and for Jeanne Shaheen for not coming to their defense by denouncing Harry Reid.
Once again, we find yet one more act of disrespect from Jeanne Shaheen. She won't honor the promises she made and expects others to keep. How long will the list of broken promises be by the 15th?
Testerman also issued a call to prayer:
Today I invite you to honor the National Day of Prayer, the day designated for all Americans of all faiths to pray for our nation. Let us remember to pray for our leaders at all levels of our leadership be protected from harm, that the will honor God in all ways and that they will be faithful instruments of God's will. Please pray for their wisdom in making decisions for this great nation.