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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Mainers would pay up to 7 times more in premiums under House Republican ACA replacement bill
Residents ages 55 to 64 would be hit hardest by Congress’ overhaul, and small-town Maine could see premiums jump sevenfold under the House plan.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Lawmakers vote on several measures related to reducing federal regulations, and they confirm additional members of President Trump’s cabinet.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Senators voted to confirm Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator and voted to end debate on the nomination of Wilbur L. Ross Jr. for commerce secretary.
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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.
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A proposed Medicare voucher system will not work for Maine
Our most at-risk residents would be subjected to a system making it harder to access their health care.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted: Education secretary, attorney general
The delegation votes on bills related to President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and oversight of the education system.
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Maine Voices: Angus King’s leadership remains strong on equality and social justice
The senator shines in serving Mainers by responding to questions and holding town hall meetings.
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Our View: Religion is no justification for bias against women, LGBT Americans
With a ‘religious freedom’ executive order in the works, Maine’s members of Congress should be prepared to put basic civil rights protections into law.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted: Abortion funding, defense secretary
The delegation votes on a measure to ban spoofing calls and to bar federal funding for abortions.