Judd Gregg

Wednesday, July 2, 2008                                                    Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon

GREGG COSPONSORS BILL TO RAMP UP THE POWERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today announced his support for S. 2760, the National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008.  This bipartisan legislation would provide the National Guard with increased status within the Department of Defense.  It would ensure that military and homeland security activities of the National Guard receive the attention they deserve as they work to protect our nation.  The proposal would elevate the Chief of the National Guard to the rank of a four-star General and provide a seat for the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Additionally, it would ensure that the Guard and the state’s Governors are in a direct chain of communication with the President and Secretary of Defense on issues of national security, budgeting, as well as the use of military during response to national disasters.

Monday, June 30, 2008                                            

Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon (GREGG)

Barbara Riley/Liz Chamberlain (SUNUNU)

GREGG AND SUNUNU ANNOUNCE SENATE COMMITTEE SUPPORT FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE’S COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

$650,000 will support care for uninsured and underserved patients

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $650,000 in federal funding for New Hampshire’s community health centers. Bi-State Primary Care Association in Concord will receive the funds to provide care for uninsured and underserved patients at community health centers throughout New Hampshire. Funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill, which is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. The funding is included within the Committee allocation set out for the Fiscal Year 2009 spending measures.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                CONTACT: WUEBKER/FALLON 

6/30/08                                                                                    202-224-3324

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GREGG, SUNUNU ANNOUNCE $1.8 MILLION IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FUNDING FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Monies targeted for public/private partnership including Hanover’s Hypertherm, Lebanon’s Timken, Claremont’s River Valley Community College

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today (6/30) announced the United States Department of Labor has approved $1.8 million in federal funding for distribution by the New Hampshire Department of Labor for Upper Valley workers to upgrade their manufacturing skills through the implementation of an advanced manufacturing training program.

For Immediate Release:

June 27, 2008

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Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon

SENATE PASSES GREGG-LEAHY PROVISION IN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL REQUIRING IRAQ TO MATCH U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR IRAQ ON A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR BASIS

Provision will ensure equal buy-in by Government of Iraq in rebuilding efforts; provide stronger accountability for investment by U.S. taxpayers

WASHINGTON — Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (S/FOPs) Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member of the S/FOPs Subcommittee Judd Gregg (R-NH) today announced the Senate passed fiscal years 2008 and 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill that includes their provision requiring the Government of Iraq (GoI) to match U.S. foreign assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis.   The provision excludes the matching requirement for programs to promote democracy, human rights, humanitarian demining, and assistance to civil society organizations, refugees, internally displaced persons and civilian victims of military conflict. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 92 to 6 late last night.

Friday, June 27, 2008                                                 Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon

SENATOR JUDD GREGG CALLS FOR ENERGY SOLUTIONS NOW

NH Senator supports commonsense legislation that will help ease energy prices at home, at work, and on the road for American families

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) this week joined 44 Senate Republicans in calling for immediate action to improve America’s economy, environment, and national security by increasing American-based energy production and encouraging conservation measures. The Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008, also introduced this week, will address the high price of gas at the pump and provide a balanced approach to America’s long-term energy needs. (Summary of the bill’s provisions included below).  The legislation is a result of efforts by Senate Republicans to intensify the legislative debate and provide a vehicle for bipartisan action addressing high gas prices.

Friday, June 27, 2008                                    

Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon (GREGG)

Barbara Riley/Liz Chamberlain (SUNUNU)

GREGG AND SUNUNU URGE PRESIDENT TO RELEASE REMAINING LIHEAP FUNDS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today joined more than 40 of their Senate colleagues in writing to President Bush to urge him to release the remaining $120 million in Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds.  Over the past five years, the cost for Granite Staters to heat their homes in the winter has more than tripled, placing increased stress on ever-tightening family budgets; and these costs are again expected to increase for the upcoming winter.  The full text of the letter is included below.

Thursday, June 26, 2008                                                    Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon

GREGG URGES SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO ADDRESS RISING HEATING OIL PRICES FACING THE GRANITE STATE

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today wrote to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Samuel Bodman, regarding the skyrocketing price of home heating oil.  Over the past five years, the cost for Granite Staters to heat their homes in the winter has more than tripled, placing increased stress on ever-tightening family budgets.  The full text of the letter is included below.

Thursday, June 26, 2008                                 

 Contact: Andrea Wuebker/Laena Fallon (GREGG)

Barbara Riley/Liz Chamberlain (SUNUNU)

GREGG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SWAT THE THREAT OF MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES

Sununu joins Gregg in bringing forth reauthorization measure to provide prevention and control assistance to combat West Nile Virus and EEE

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today introduced legislation to help combat the rising threat of mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).  The bipartisan Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Reauthorization Act of 2008 provides comprehensive federal aid to help state and local governments with their efforts to prevent, combat and control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.  Senators John Sununu (R-NH), David Vitter (R-LA) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) are also original cosponsors of this legislation.