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.
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Nearly $1 million in campaign money flows to Collins
A recent poll gives Maine’s U.S. senator strong approval ratings, and so far she faces no challengers.
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Senate OKs $50 billion to rebuild from Sandy
The relief bill passes three months after the storm, and after Republicans cut non-disaster funds from it.
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Washington Notebook: King says filibuster reform a good first step
Maine’s new senator says the compromise is less than what he wanted.
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US Senate bill to ban assault weapons unveiled
Democrats acknowledge they face an uphill battle in getting the bill through Congress.
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Sen. Collins widely backed by voters, poll shows
At least 60 percent of Maine independents, Republicans and even Democrats approve.
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Democrats push to limit filibuster if pact not reached
A majority of Democrats will vote for some changes as long as they don’t include talking endlessly.
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Reps. Michaud and Pingree split over debt ceiling vote
Maine’s Mike Michaud votes in favor of the bill, while Chellie Pingree opposes it.