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On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, questioned FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on whether he agrees with President Trump that the press is an enemy of the American people. Asked twice – including for a yes or no – Chairman Pai refused to answer.
Sen. Shaheen announced a bipartisan resolution recognizing March 8, 2017, as International Women’s Day.
In one of his first acts, the president put dozens of pending regulations on hold that affect everything from train safety to drone flight paths. His administration is unlikely ever to enact them.
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Regulation issued last year requires companies to disclose wage, safety violations; President Trump can seal its fate.
“I’m deeply disturbed by reports that as many as 30,000 Marines were involved in the distribution of obscene photos of active-duty and veteran Marines and in widespread lewd behavior online,” U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster said.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and 14 senators on Tuesday in introducing legislation to reverse the executive order and block its implementation.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions isn’t alone.
“President Trump is recklessly pursuing a campaign promise at the expense of fundamental American values and our safety,” said U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.