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This has kept me optimistic and hopeful throughout my time in Congress. Happy New Year! I hope you and your family and friends enjoyed the holidays, and I wish you all peace and good health in 2019.

Since I decided to retire last year, I have received many kind notes. I thank you all for that and for the great privilege of serving you in Congress. Every day in this job, I was reminded that Americans are good people who work hard, care about issues, and deserve to be heard.

The next Congress must also be bold and act with courage. It must address climate change, pass legislation to reduce gun violence, and raise the min wage, which is so low it is denying many their chance at the American dream.

Despite these gains, there is work to do. Congress must fix our broken campaign finance laws, which give corporations & special interests too much power. I didn’t take corporate PAC or DC lobbyist money. The American people deserve to know who is spending money in our elections.

By passing the #ACA, we lowered the number of uninsured Americans dramatically. I am thankful for the millions of people who joined together to secure this landmark legislation and who have fought to protect the progress we’ve made.

In 2006, you granted me the great privilege of representing you in Congress. I'm so proud of what we have accomplished together. We enacted the Post- 9/11 GI Bill, repealed the hateful “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, and put limits on toxic burn pits overseas.

I am deeply grateful for Sec. Mattis’s decades of public service and for his dedication to our country and the safety of all Americans. His resignation is extremely concerning, and everyone should read his letter to the president.

Six years ago, 20 elementary school children and six school employees were killed at Sandy Hook. Since that horrible day, we have endured far too many shootings. Congress needs to finally take action.

You can still sign up for health insurance at http://healthcare.gov ! Most Granite Staters can find a plan for under $100 a month. If you have health insurance, you might find a better plan than you currently have. The deadline to enroll is December 15th.

On #PearlHarborRemembranceDay, we honor all those who bravely fought in Honolulu and the 2,400 Americans who died protecting our country. We will never forget the sacrifice of all those who defended Hawaii, the Pacific Fleet, and the US 77 years ago today.

Happy first night of Hanukkah to all who are celebrating!

We have lost a dedicated public servant who loved his country and worked to make the world a better and safer place. President Bush’s long record of service to his country stretched across many decades, but two words describe it all: American Patriot. He will be missed.

Congratulations to Families in Transition on receiving this federal funding, which will help improve access to health care for many who are trying to exit homelessness. https://shea-porter.house.gov/media/press-releases/shaheen-hassan-shea-porter-announce-312k-families-transition …

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for family, friends, our troops and vets, first responders, public servants, and the privilege to serve NH in Congress.