Michael Bennet is seen as a long shot to win the Democratic nomination and did not qualify for the primary ballot in Maine.
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Eric Brakey holds fundraising lead in race for 2nd Congressional District
He will join two other Republicans in a debate Thursday at Lewiston Middle School.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The U.S. House passed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act, to promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research.
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Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts
Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The U.S. House passed the Homeless Assistance Act, to authorize public housing agencies to share certain data regarding homeless individuals and families for the provision of housing and services.
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Members of congressional subcommittee visit BIW amid talk of cuts
Reports that the Navy was considering shipbuilding cuts and accelerated retirements of ships came as a surprise to many last month.
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Maine Voices: Indifference of senators and Golden to Palestinians’ plight does real harm
Maine taxpayers are subsidizing Israel’s human rights violations, and our troops are at risk if they deploy to the volatile Middle East.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the Senate passed a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis.
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House passes bill to force federal action on ‘forever chemicals’ with Pingree, Golden amendments
The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.
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Major labor law overhaul sought by Maine lawmakers
Democratic U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden back a measure that would block right-to-work laws and bolster America’s struggling unions.