Shaheen sworn in as New Hampshire's newest senator
Wednesday January 7, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP)
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With New England having some of the highest home heating costs in the country, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen says she wants to increase production of renewable sources of energy.
Helping President-elect Barack Obama pass an economic stimulus package that could cost up to $1 trillion is also high on her agenda.
Shaheen's swearing in yesterday caps a historic victory that saw her become the first woman in the United States elected both governor and senator from a state.
Republican Senator Judd Gregg, who escorted Shaheen to the ceremony, says he looks forward to building on his strong bipartisan relationship with her to ensure that the decisions made in Washington promote New Hampshire's values.
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