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News from May 2023

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Kuster Meets with Small Business Owners, Highlights U.S. SBA Resources

By Concord Ledger Report | May 17, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with New Hampshire small business owners and Small Business Administration officials to discuss federal resources available in New Hampshire

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NH Delegation Announces $4.7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for New Hampshire Nonprofits

By Concord Ledger Report | May 17, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that New Hampshire will receive a total of $4,732,381 in funding from AmeriCorps and the American Rescue Plan to support community projects throughout the state

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ICYMI: Kuster Addresses Keene State College Class of 2023 During Commencement

By Concord Ledger Report | May 16, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) addressed the Class of 2023 at Keene State College during their commencement ceremony. During her speech, Kuster urged the graduating class to use the skills, resilience, and experience they learned on campus to create change in the real world

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BREAKING: Kuster, Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Tonko, Trone Applaud Extension of Telehealth Prescribing Rules, Urge Continued Access

By Concord Ledger Report | May 16, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and David Trone (D-MD) released the following statement after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency through November 2024

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Kuster, Blunt Rochester, Barragán Introduce Legislation To Expand Access to Health Center Services, Strengthen Primary Care Workforce

By Concord Ledger Report | May 15, 2023

On May 8, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), with Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), introduced H.R. 3080, the Health Center Service Expansion and Provider Shortage Reduction Act to increase access to mental and behavioral health services provided through health centers, expand weekend and evening hours, create new service sites, and invest in strengthening the primary care workforce through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

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Kuster Tours Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s New Patient Pavilion

By Concord Reports | May 14, 2023

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership at Dartmouth Health to tour the newly constructed Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s Patient Pavilion. During the visit, Kuster spoke with Dr. Joanne Conroy, President and CEO of Dartmouth Health, about the expansion and how the new facility will support patients and expand the services available in the region

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Concord Ledger area weekly mass times

By Concord Ledger | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the Concord Ledger coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kuster Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By Concord Reports | May 13, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a reception for all students participating in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition

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Kuster, Blunt Rochester, Barragán Introduce Legislation To Expand Access to Health Center Services, Strengthen Primary Care Workforce

By Concord Ledger Report | May 12, 2023

On May 8, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), with Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), introduced H.R. 3080, the Health Center Service Expansion and Provider Shortage Reduction Act to increase access to mental and behavioral health services provided through health centers, expand weekend and evening hours, create new service sites, and invest in strengthening the primary care workforce through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

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Kuster Highlights Rural Broadband Opportunities, Development with Local Leaders

By Concord Reports | May 12, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a roundtable with local leaders and advocates on the state of rural broadband in New Hampshire and what comes next for development

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Kuster Tours Rosemary’s Way Apartments, Highlights Work To Expand Access To Affordable Housing

By Concord Reports | May 11, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Rosemary’s Way Apartments, a CATCH Neighborhood Housing affordable development

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On International Firefighters’ Day, Kuster Announces Legislation To Support Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

By Concord Ledger Report | May 11, 2023

On May 4, 2023, on International Firefighters' Day, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) announced bipartisan legislation to support volunteer firefighters and first responders, while addressing the local volunteer shortage

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Kuster Tours Summer Park Residences in Hanover, Discusses Affordable Housing Priorities

By Concord Reports | May 10, 2023

On May 1, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured Summer Park Residences I, a 24-unit housing project which provides a safe and affordable place for people 62 and older and those with disabilities to live, and met with Twin Pines Housing staff and leadership to discuss the need for more affordable housing options in New Hampshire

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ICYMI: Kuster, Joyce Discuss Support for Child Sexual Assault Survivors with Actor Anthony Edwards, Other Advocates

By Concord Reports | May 9, 2023

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, hosted a roundtable with award-winning actor and child sexual abuse survivor Anthony Edwards and other advocates

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Kuster Votes Against Dangerous GOP Default Bill, Urges Clean Debt Ceiling Vote

By Concord Reports | May 8, 2023

On April 26, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, voted against the extreme Republican majority’s dangerous debt default bill. Kuster is leading the charge to pass a clean debt ceiling increase

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On International Firefighters’ Day, Kuster Announces Legislation To Support Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

By Concord Ledger Report | May 8, 2023

On May 4, 2023, on International Firefighters' Day, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) announced bipartisan legislation to support volunteer firefighters and first responders, while addressing the local volunteer shortage

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NH Delegation Announces Additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grants Totaling More Than $1.8 Million in Funding for Granite State Airports

By Concord Reports | May 7, 2023

On April 24, 2023, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) -- negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure law -- and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced more than $1.8 million in grants from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law

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Concord Ledger area weekly mass times

By Concord Ledger | May 6, 2023

The following parishes in the Concord Ledger coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kuster Highlights Ways Her Office Can Help Granite Staters

By Concord Reports | May 6, 2023

On April 24, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with constituents from New Hampshire’s Second District to highlight ways that her office can support and assist Granite Staters

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Kuster, Carter, Eshoo, Guthrie Introduce Bill To Increase Transparency Around Health Insurance Benefits

By Concord Reports | May 5, 2023

On April 20, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Representatives Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to increase oversight of pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) services