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Senate OKs $50 billion to rebuild from Sandy

by The Associated Press January 28, 2013

The relief bill passes three months after the storm, and after Republicans cut non-disaster funds from it.

Maine’s new senator says the compromise is less than what he wanted.

by The Associated Press January 24, 2013

Democrats acknowledge they face an uphill battle in getting the bill through Congress.

At least 60 percent of Maine independents, Republicans and even Democrats approve.

by Bloomberg News January 23, 2013

A majority of Democrats will vote for some changes as long as they don’t include talking endlessly.

Maine’s Mike Michaud votes in favor of the bill, while Chellie Pingree opposes it.

by Andrew Taylor / The Associated Press January 23, 2013

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the chamber would immediately move to advance the legislation to the White House.

by The Associated Press January 22, 2013

The weekly session will give constituents the opportunity to meet and speak with the senator.

by The Associated Press January 18, 2013

King says he still hasn’t decided whether to back President Obama’s call to ban new assault weapons.

by The Associated Press January 17, 2013

If confirmed, Hagel would be the first Vietnam veteran and enlisted man to serve as the secretary of defense.