The Maine senators are on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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 presses for review before drone strikes on U.S. citizens
Sen. Angus King says there should be a legal process before killing Americans.
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Collins and King question Brennan on uses of drones
Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both questioned Brennan on targeted killings. Collins, a Republican, asked Brennan whether he agreed with some former military and intelligence officials who said the rising number of unmanned drone strikes may be breeding new militants. Brennan replied that “we have to take that into account” but said, in […]
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Maine lawmakers urge help for fishermen
The state’s members of Congress join others from the region in seeking funds for catch monitoring.
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Sens. Collins, King to question CIA nominee today
Maine’s two U.S. senators hold two of the 15 seats on the Senate committee that oversees the nation’s intelligence-gathering efforts.
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Senate panel endorses Maine man for US judgeship
William Kayatta’s nomination to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals will now be sent to the full U.S. Senate for consideration.
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Washington Notebook: Senators try to change rules for former bases
WASHINGTON – Maine’s two U.S. senators teamed up to file their first joint bill last week, co-sponsoring a measure that aims to draw more private companies to former military bases such as the Brunswick Naval Air Station. Right now, companies located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones — government-ese for areas that need more economic development […]
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Maine senator urges action to avoid cuts
Collins and Shaheen warn Senate leaders that the federal spending cuts could furlough shipyard workers.
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Nearly $1 million in campaign money flows to Collins
A recent poll gives Maine’s U.S. senator strong approval ratings, and so far she faces no challengers.
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King hears nothing to disqualify Hagel as defense secretary
Hagel, 66, would be the lone Republican in Obama’s Cabinet and the first enlisted man to hold the post.