Maine’s Mike Michaud votes in favor of the bill, while Chellie Pingree opposes it.
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US House passes debt limit extension
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the chamber would immediately move to advance the legislation to the White House.
Military sexual assault film featuring Pingree gets Oscar nod
‘The Invisible War’ documentary has been viewed by top Pentagon officials, who have since taken steps to address the way sexual assault reports are handled by the military.
Sandy relief package omits aid for Maine fisheries
The next chance comes with another Sandy bill the House will consider the week of Jan. 14.
Clouds linger on Congress’ first day
His own party still chafing at the fiscal cliff deal, Speaker Boehner narrowly wins back his post.
House re-elects Boehner speaker
The 113th Congress convened at 12 noon EST and elected
Boehner to a second, two-year term as its leader despite grumbling from the Republican ranks.
Congress ushering in new members, with old divide
The 113th Congress will convene Thursday at the constitutionally required time of noon for pomp, pageantry and politics.
Congress approves new taxes on richest in ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
The drawn-out ‘fiscal cliff’ drama ends as the House of Representatives postpones automatic spending cuts and signs off on higher tax rates for the wealthy.
Senate passes bill with fishing disaster funds for Maine
The measure goes to the Republican-controlled House, where it could face stronger opposition.
Son’s woes weigh heavily on the Rev. Jesse Jackson
“My heart burns,” he told the AP. “As I always say to my children, champions have to play with pain. You can’t just walk off the field because you’re hurt.”