The Maine congresswoman signs onto a resolution to rebuke the president for not immediately and clearly condemning hate groups.
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Maine Voices: Secure border would prevent deaths of those now seeking illegal passage
The number of aliens who die in the desert would be lower if they didn’t think they could reach the U.S.
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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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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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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate confirms nominees for Air Force secretary, Food and Drug commissioner and U.S. trade representative.
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Our View: Consumer agency works for ‘forgotten Americans’
Maine’s Rep. Poliquin and the others who are trying to gut a federal watchdog bureau are serving Wall Street, not their constituents.
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For Susan Collins, independence means no more health care sector PAC money
The Maine senator should not accept any more such contributions until Mainers and all Americans have the care they deserve.
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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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Our View: Congress alters notion of privacy in digital age
By blocking Obama-era rules, the House and Senate endorsed what internet service providers want: free rein to sell your browsing history.
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Maine Voices: Truly great countries like ours also need to be good world citizens
Maine’s congressional delegation should oppose drastic cuts in foreign aid and global health.