King and Pingree call for special counsel, while Collins and Poliquin express confidence in post-Comey FBI probe.
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Roll call results on the House health care bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 for a new health care bill that would repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. See the results and how Maine’s congressional delegation voted.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Lawmakers weigh in on several measures affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Lawmakers move to subject health insurers to federal antitrust laws, create a VA training program and confirm the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
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At Pingree forum in Portland, hundreds turn out to oppose Republican health care plan
Speakers warn of serious consequences for Mainers if a bill under consideration in the House becomes law.
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Sens. King, Collins pleased with Sessions’ recusal from any probe of presidential campaign
While Maine’s senators and Rep. Poliquin had called for his recusal early Thursday, Rep. Pingree said the attorney general should resign.
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Maine’s members of Congress find areas of agreement in president’s speech
They are encouraged by Trump’s call to create jobs and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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Just weeks after arriving in Maine, Iraqi woman tells her story in nation’s capital
President Trump’s travel ban initially prevented Banah Al-Hanfy, a college student whose father worked for the U.S. government, from joining her family here.
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Pingree invites Iraqi woman stranded by immigrant ban to attend Trump address
Banah Al-Hanfy will be one of a number of immigrants in the audience Tuesday night as guests of members of Congress.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The delegation weighs in on retirement savings plans, unemployment compensation and President Trump’s picks to lead the Treasury and Veterans Affairs departments.