If members of the armed forces are required to buy American-made products, it could benefit Maine’s New Balance factories.
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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King, Collins report substantial assets
The financial disclosure statements from Maine’s senators show both are well-off financially, with King worth as much as $26 million.
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King co-sponsors bill requiring independent drone strike analysis
The legislation would require the creation of a “red team” to analyze data purporting to support a “targeted strike” against U.S.. citizens and report back to intelligence agencies within 15 days.
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Michaud: Backlog of veterans’ claims ‘unacceptable’
With Memorial Day near, lawmakers are stepping up efforts to address a backlog that has some veterans waiting years to receive disability claims.
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Maine’s elver industry could become more regulated
Amid a ‘gold rush’ for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to temporarily shut down the fishery at an August meeting.
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Farm bills a mixed bag for Mainers
The bills would cut food stamps for many Mainers, but would give a boost to the state’s local farmers.
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Washington Notebook: Snowe recalls offer to play Joan of Arc
The former senator promotes her book, ‘Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress.’
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Mainer tells Congress poverty can be beaten
The college professor, who grew up dirt poor, stresses the need to fund programs like Upward Bound.
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Bill attacks ‘epidemic’ of military sex assaults
Co-authored by Maine’s Susan Collins, the move to revamp the military’s response to sexual assaults has bipartisan support.
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Mainers on Capitol Hill denounce IRS scandal
Lawmakers also condemn the subpoena of Associated Press phone records.