The plan appears to gain her party’s support, but neither the president nor conservative House Republicans immediately endorse it.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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Shutdown delays christening of BIW-built destroyer
The USS Zumwalt will still be launched on schedule from Bath Iron Works on Oct. 19.
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Sen. Collins skeptical of debt-ceiling deadline
The Maine Republican says she believes the Treasury Department would be able to buy ‘a little more time’ before a default.
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Shutdown’s effects ensnare Maine’s veterans
Veterans Benefits Administration workers are placed on unpaid furloughs, which will likely slow the processing of new claims.
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Washington Notebook: Maine delegation staffing levels vary markedly during shutdown
While some members opted to keep everyone working – without pay – others sent all but a handful of staffers home.
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Collins offers plan to end shutdown
The Maine senator would eliminate a controversial tax on medical devices.
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Most agencies, aid programs in Maine operating – for now
The state receives federal funds for social services, defense workers, veterans, parks, schools and more.
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Businesses, brewers, loan seekers among Maine’s affected
Thousands of workers are placed on furlough during the shutdown, and local businesses brace for the economic crunch.
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Effects of shutdown will vary in Maine
While some federal employees could lose paychecks, many Mainers will notice nothing different.
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Government shutdown would shut Acadia during peak peeping season
The budget standoff could affect thousands of federal workers in Maine and put a damper on the fall tourism season.