The Democrat attended her first meeting as an ex-officio member Thursday.
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Rep. Pingree wins food leadership award
The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Along with roll call votes, the House and Senate passed several measures by voice vote last week.
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Over $1 million in federal funding coming to Maine’s farms and food businesses
The money will be used in myriad ways, from improving potato yields to marketing seafood.
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Congress set to reject Trump’s wide range of federal program cuts
A ‘meat ax’ approach to service and research programs isn’t likely to pass even Republican muster.
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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 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act (H.R. 702), to strengthen federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the federal government; passed the FDA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2430), to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical […]
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Rep. Pingree recognized for sustainable food advocacy
Rep. Chellie Pingree has been chosen as one of six recipients of the 2017 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award.
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Mainers hope their artwork can help lobbyists’ effort to combat climate change
Work from a Canton and Winslow artist is featured in a conference in Washington, D.C., devoted to public awareness of global warming.
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Maine politicians react to U.S. withdrawal from Paris accord
Editor’s Note: The Maine Chamber of Commerce declined to comment on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord and Gov. Paul LePage’s office did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. “Climate change requires a global approach. I’m disappointed in the President’s decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.” — […]
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Rep. Pingree calls Post report ‘shocking;’ Sen. King says it’s troubling if true
Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin have yet to weigh in on a Washington Post report that says the president revealed highly classified information to Russian diplomats during a White House meeting.