Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the chamber would immediately move to advance the legislation to the White House.
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Sen. King to hold first ‘Capitol Coffee’ session
The weekly session will give constituents the opportunity to meet and speak with the senator.
King hesitant on assault weapons ban
King says he still hasn’t decided whether to back President Obama’s call to ban new assault weapons.
King: No strong reason to oppose Hagel
If confirmed, Hagel would be the first Vietnam veteran and enlisted man to serve as the secretary of defense.
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.
Washington Notebook: States could join Maine in allowing split electors
Olympia Snowe casts last vote as a U.S. senator / Sen. Angus King featured on NBC Nightly News
Frank seeks Kerry’s job on interim basis
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to name an interim replacement who does not intend to run for the Senate seat.
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.
King sworn in as independent U.S. senator
The former Maine governor takes the seat vacated by Sen. Olympia Snowe