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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter announced that she has been selected to nominate a page for the summer 2010 session of the U.S. Representatives Page Program. The session begins Sunday, June 6, 2010 and ends on Friday, July 2, 2010.

“The Congressional Page Program is a great way for young people to learn about the legislative process and how their government works,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I encourage students to apply.” 

Background: For nearly 200 years, Congressional Pages have been a part of the House of Representatives.  Pages assist Members of Congress with their legislative duties, deliver correspondence, and help prepare the House Floor for sessions. 

Students interested in applying should visit Congresswoman Shea-Porter’s website at shea-porter.house.gov.  Interested students can find applications under Constituent Services/ Information for Students on the Congresswoman’s website. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter’s resolution honoring professional social workers. The Congresswoman, a former social worker herself, spoke on the House floor and urged her colleagues to vote in favor of the resolution. 

“Social workers dedicate their time, energy, and lives to assisting individuals, families, and communities,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “As someone who used to work in social services myself, I understand the unique challenges social workers often face. My resolution honors the more than 600,000 people in our country who help improve our society by devoting their lives to social work.”

March is Professional Social Work Month and March 16^th is World Social Work Day. 

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Salem District Office (DO) will be closed on Monday, March 15, 2010. The office is closed due to flooding in the area, which is limiting access to the building. Anyone in need of services please contact the Manchester DO at 668-2330 or the Nashua DO at 883-7726.

DHHS regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that the Rochester Fire Department will receive $66,896 and the Londonderry Fire Department will receive $50,544 in grant funding.  In Rochester, funds will be used to install a new sprinkler system in Station 1.  Londonderry will use the funds to install a new fire alarm system and sprinkler system.  These grant awards are through the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants, and are administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

“These grants will enable the Rochester and Londonderry Fire Departments to update their facilities,” said Congresswoman Shea-Porter.  “Our firefighters deserve to work in safe buildings.” 

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that the Town of Moultonborough will receive $21,924 to fix a severe drainage problem that has limited use of the soccer field at Moultonborough Recreation Area.  This matching grant is provided through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is administered by the National Park Service.