The congresswoman will co-lead a Democratic effort to get women to seek House seats in 2014.
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Pingree bill would fix loophole for veterans
It would ensure full benefits for those medically separated from the ‘armed forces.’
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Another gun ad targets Susan Collins
Organizing for Action wants Maine’s Republican senator to close loopholes in background checks.
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Sens. Collins, King downplay NRA ad against gun control
Both say they hadn’t seen the full-page ad, published in newspapers in Maine and four other states.
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Bills backed by abused Mainer go to Congress
The Ruth Moore Act would help people who suffered ‘military sexual trauma’ receive benefits.
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King presses for review before drone strikes on U.S. citizens
Sen. Angus King says there should be a legal process before killing Americans.
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Sens. Collins, King to question CIA nominee today
Maine’s two U.S. senators hold two of the 15 seats on the Senate committee that oversees the nation’s intelligence-gathering efforts.
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Maine senator urges action to avoid cuts
Collins and Shaheen warn Senate leaders that the federal spending cuts could furlough shipyard workers.
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Scott Brown says he won’t seek Kerry’s Senate seat
The announcement is a major blow to Republicans, who liked Brown’s chances in traditionally Democratic Massachusetts.
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Sen. King uses Skype to chat with Maine constituents
On Thursday he used Skype to talk to Shipyard Brewing Co. employees, and starting in March he plans to use it to talk with Maine students on a monthly basis.