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Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: State of the Union still divided

February 10, 2019February 9, 2019

The difference now is that Democrats control the House.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

The House has passed the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act to establish a fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years as penalties for those who attempt to defraud military veterans of their benefits.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president’s actions will be what really matter.

Local & State, News

Sen. King and Rep. Golden announce guests for State of the Union address

by Scott Thistle February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

MaineWorks founder Margo Walsh will attend President Trump’s speech as King’s guest, and Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney will go as Golden’s.

Local & State, Nation & World

Sen. King joins call for update on universal flu vaccine

by Associated Press January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

The vaccine’s formulation is currently updated each year and can vary in effectiveness.

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Collins, King part of bipartisan group working on shutdown compromise

by Kevin Miller January 24, 2019January 25, 2019

Maine’s senators join 14 colleagues in pushing to reopen shuttered government programs for three weeks while negotiations continue with the White House over border security.

Local & State, News, Politics