All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
Angus King
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Sen. Collins uses leadership PAC to shore up Republican support
Maine’s senior senator relies on her Dirigo PAC to give to GOP politicians from Mitch McConnell to candidates for the Maine Legislature.
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When is a fish not a fish?
When it’s a plant-based fish. Rep. Jared Golden jumps into the labeling fray over vegan foods.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. King: Amid fragile advances in Iraq, ISIS remains a major threat
To save Iraq, we need to remain engaged with the country’s government and its people.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among the bills lawmakers voted on was a measure to reauthorize $200 million in grants to states for groundwater quality and pollution management.
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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans
Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejection of Green New Deal overlooks urgency of ‘massive changes’
We must think big when it comes to climate change and legal and economic equality – but Congress, including Susan Collins and Angus King, doesn’t grasp that.