For those seeking an alternative to Clinton and Trump – including a Mainer who’s been to the Mideast – Johnson’s answer on Aleppo closed a door.
Angus King
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Angus King urges Senate colleagues to fund law designed to stem drug epidemic
Saying 78 people die each day from the ‘scourge,’ Maine’s independent senator wants the $181 million authorized in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act included in a measure to fund the government through Dec. 9.
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On trip to Greenland, Sen. King finds effect of climate change ‘amazing and scary’
He returns from a three-day fact-finding trip with plan to call for more U.S. icebreakers to clear Arctic trade routes.
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National monument designation triggers clashing political reactions
Maine’s congressional delegation offers a mix of praise, objections and hopes for economic benefits in the Katahdin region.
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Letter to the editor: Collins, King should lead effort for monument
Having worked in the forest products industry, I’ve seen benevolence and appreciation for conservation from its managers and landowners. I had hoped the Maine Forest Products Council had this vision of balance, but they do not. Good economic health and good stewardship of the earth are not unlike caring for our own physical health; moderation […]
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King sings Kaine’s praises as Clinton’s VP pick
Maine’s independent senator knows the Virginia senator better than most, sitting next to him in the Senate and serving on two of the same committees.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
WASHINGTON, July 15 – Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week: Along with roll call votes this week, the House also passed the Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act (H.R. 5056); passed the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act (H.R. 3178), to streamline information about institutions of […]
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FAA giving nearly $4 million to improve Portland, Bangor airports
The grants include $2.8 million for a Jetport project.
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Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Hillary Clinton, cites ‘doomsday’ scenario
King, appearing on CNN, says he decided to back Clinton after considering who would be the best decision maker during a nuclear attack.