Among other legislation, the Senate passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
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Sen. King co-sponsors bill to improve telehealth access, a benefit to rural areas
The bill could help patients in rural Maine, where using technology is seen as an increasingly essential way for patients to receive health care.
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Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House passed the GI Bill Planning Act to extend to 90 days the period in which newly enrolled members of the military services can choose to enroll in the GI Bill benefits program.
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Congressional hopeful Eric Brakey says U.S. intelligence meddled more than Russia in 2016 race
The Republican from Auburn says agencies have been trying to thwart President Trump since his election.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs
The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Maine’s congressional delegation backs effort to spur passage of Equal Rights Amendment
When the ERA failed to gain enough support by one old 1982 deadline, it seemed dead, but it suddenly has life again and may win approval within months.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Nation & World, Politics
‘Pure vengeance’: Sen. King on Republican efforts to reveal identity of whistleblower
Independent Sen. Angus King also voiced suspicion over the timing of Republicans’ interest in investigating Hunter Biden.
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The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act
There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
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Trump administration releases $3.32 billion in heating aid
Maine’s Sens. Collins and Angus King call the program a “lifeline”.