The House has passed the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act to establish a fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years as penalties for those who attempt to defraud military veterans of their benefits.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech
While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president’s actions will be what really matter.
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Sen. King and Rep. Golden announce guests for State of the Union address
MaineWorks founder Margo Walsh will attend President Trump’s speech as King’s guest, and Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney will go as Golden’s.
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Sen. King joins call for update on universal flu vaccine
The vaccine’s formulation is currently updated each year and can vary in effectiveness.
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Collins, King part of bipartisan group working on shutdown compromise
Maine’s senators join 14 colleagues in pushing to reopen shuttered government programs for three weeks while negotiations continue with the White House over border security.
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Sen. King resumes treatment for prostate cancer but won’t slow down
The independent senator says he’s expected to recover fully and his schedule won’t be affected.
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Huge number of Maine public records have likely been destroyed
Emails and documents from the King and Baldacci administrations are likely gone forever or nearly impossible to access.
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Sen. King says it’s ‘pretty clear’ Saudis killed Khashoggi on crown prince’s orders
The Maine senator, a member of the Intelligence Committee, also says President Trump’s reaction to a CIA report on the matter ‘undermines our credibility abroad.’
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Oakland area veterans celebrated at Messalonskee Middle School event
At an assembly Thursday, U.S. Sen. Angus King encouraged middle school students to support and thank veterans for their service to the country.
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Sen. King: Congress should pass bill supporting Mueller’s Russia probe after Sessions ouster
The newly re-elected Maine senator said special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation should not be blocked and that the Senate Intelligence Committee will continue its own inquiry regardless.