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Possible presidential candidate
Kelly Ayotte

Political offices:
U.S. Senator
(2011-2017)
Former Attorney General of New Hampshire
(2004-2009)

Ayotte on the issues:
TaxesGovernment regulationsInternational tradeBudgetsAgricultural subsidiesFederal assistance programsForeign affairsFederalismNatural resourcesHealthcareImmigrationEducationAbortionGay rights • Character

Republican Party Republican candidate:
Donald Trump
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This page was current as of the 2016 election.

  • Kelly Ayotte sponsored S.2141 the Sunscreen Innovation Act, which "Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a process for the review and approval of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen active ingredients." It became a law on November 26, 2014.[1]
  • In September 2014, Ayotte asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to "reconsider regulations shortening the recreational fishing season." She said, "I respectfully request that you reconsider your recent rule and work with local recreational fishermen to find a balanced approach that safeguards New Hampshire's critical recreational fishing industry while also preserving fishing stocks."[2]
  • In March 2014, Ayotte asked the Federal Communications Commission to "move forward promptly" with funding to bring broadband Internet to rural areas. According to The Hill, "The program is funded by fees on people’s phone bills."[3]
  • In 2012, Ayotte said, "Dodd/Frank is fundamentally flawed. In many ways, Dodd/Frank codifies 'too big to fail.'"[4]
  • In 2012, Ayotte voted against "S Amdt 2310 - Requires Labels on Foods with Genetically Modified Ingredients."[5]

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