ICYMI – More than 200 veterans from across the state endorsed Senator Jeanne Shaheen for re-election, reports the Union Leader. The Veterans for Shaheen praised Shaheen for working across the aisle to support the men and women who served our country, getting them health care access closer to home and outside the VA, repealing the widows’ tax, and opening new veterans centers in the state.

The list includes Ken Clark of Stratham, who served as adjutant general of the New Hampshire National Guard while Shaheen was governor.

“She is a leader in the Senate helping expand health care options for our veterans, and she helped open new veterans centers in Manchester and Keene,” Clark said. “Working across the aisle, she passed legislation to repeal the ‘widow’s tax’ and make sure that the survivors who lost loved ones overseas get the benefits they deserve.”

Union Leader: Shaheen announces more than 200 veterans backing her

By Kevin Landrigan

More than 200 veterans announced their support Wednesday for the bid of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, to win a third term.

Shaheen said she worked with former Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, to create the Veterans Choice program, which allows New Hampshire veterans to receive health care in the community if they live too far away from a full-service Veterans Administration hospital.

New Hampshire is the only one of the contiguous 48 states that lacks its own full-service, VA hospital.

“Our veterans fought for our freedom here in New Hampshire, and it’s our responsibility to make sure they receive the benefits they earned when they come home,” Shaheen said in a statement. “Throughout my career I have worked to make a difference for our veterans and to expand community care throughout New Hampshire.”

Ken Clark of Stratham served as adjutant general of the New Hampshire National Guard while Shaheen was governor.

“She is a leader in the Senate helping expand health care options for our veterans, and she helped open new veterans centers in Manchester and Keene,” Clark said. “Working across the aisle, she passed legislation to repeal the ‘widow’s tax’ and make sure that the survivors who lost loved ones overseas get the benefits they deserve.”

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