Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican to oppose Justin Walker’s appointment, which drew Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama health care law.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Charles Q. Brown Jr. to be the Air Force’s chief of staff.
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Sara Gideon: Washington’s COVID response has put partisan politics ahead of state, local needs
Senate Republicans focus on filling empty judgeships as Maine towns, cities and counties go without federal CARES Act funds.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House passed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, to impose sanctions on Chinese individuals found responsible for human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House passed a resolution authorizing the use of remote proxy voting by House members and remote proceedings by House committees during the coronavirus public health emergency.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the Senate passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other votes, the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Robert J. Feitel to be the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s inspector general.
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Maine officials seek changes, next steps for emergency loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program loans have been a godsend for many small businesses, but some business owners say fundamental flaws in the program make them unusable for their situations.
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Commentary: We must save lives at risk from COVID, new nuclear arms race
Encourage our U.S. senators to sign on to an extension of the New START Treaty.
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Commentary: Essential workers keep Maine running during the pandemic. Government should keep us safe
If Sen. Collins is serious about supporting front-line workers in Maine, she’ll support a stimulus bill that includes real relief and protection for us.