The strong American economy has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find labor.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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Our View: Sen. King is right – IRS is barking up the wrong tree with its audits
Limited government resources should be focused on finding millions in unreported income, not harassing the poor.
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Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans
Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.
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Maine Voices: Rejection of Green New Deal overlooks urgency of ‘massive changes’
We must think big when it comes to climate change and legal and economic equality – but Congress, including Susan Collins and Angus King, doesn’t grasp that.
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Maine Voices: King, Collins should stand firm against David Bernhardt to lead Interior Department
His allegiance to the fossil fuel industry makes him the wrong person to steward America’s public lands and waters.
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Sens. King, Collins: Privatizing post office is a bad idea
They are joining a group of more than 20 senators in reintroducing a bill opposing privatizing the service.
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Sen. King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.
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Maine’s U.S. senators want a bump in work visas due to tight market
For the second straight year, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are urging the Trump administration to raise the limit on H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers.