The 2nd District Democrat’s bill would drop restrictions that force some Small Business Administration programs to turn away marijuana-related companies.
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Republican Brakey looks likely to challenge Rep. Golden for his 2nd District seat
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Golden seeks $5 million to bolster VA’s mental health care
2nd District congressman wants inpatient beds in Maine for vets facing a crisis.
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Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger
While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.
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Backing lobstermen, Rep. Golden seeks to withhold funds for right whale protections
Rep. Pingree co-sponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry’s risk to right whales has not been subject to 3rd-party review.
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The View From Here: A cot is not a plan
When busloads of refugees showed up in Portland, the city responded. Now we all should be thinking about what happens next.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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When is a fish not a fish?
When it’s a plant-based fish. Rep. Jared Golden jumps into the labeling fray over vegan foods.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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Rep. Jared Golden protests ‘gotcha politics’ move by House leaders
The Lewiston Democrat says measures with bipartisan backing should be allowed to go to the Senate without tying them to bills the Republican Party won’t support.