The House agreed to an amendment that would fund the federal government through March 23.
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Bar Harbor financial planner jumps into race to challenge King
Max Linn told a Republican gathering that the party ‘needs a Maine senator that is not wishy-washy on his support for President Trump and the America First agenda.’
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Sens. Collins and King to feds: Keep oil and gas drilling away from Maine coast
In a letter Monday to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Maine’s senators say the risks of environmental and economic damage outweigh any potential benefits.
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Collins, King defend radically different positions on tax bill
On Sunday morning talk shows, Maine’s senators also weigh in on the probes into Russian contacts with the Trump team.
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Senate rejects Angus King’s attempt to send tax bill back to committee
Bashing what he said was a lack of vetting of the major tax bill, the Maine senator said, ‘The Bangor City Council would not amend the leash law using this process.’
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 211), condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya; and passed a bill (S. Res. 245), calling on Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens. The House also passed the National Forest System Vegetation Management […]
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Acadia wormers, clammers, towns await congressional action to fix park boundary, marine harvesting issues
Legislation submitted by Sen. King and Rep. Poliquin to resolve several conflicts remains stalled on Capitol Hill.
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Democrats may urge Sens. King, Sanders to join their ranks
The resolution is expected to be part of the agenda when the DNC meets Thursday.
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Report: Steve Bannon wants Ann LePage to challenge Angus King
President Trump’s former chief strategist hopes to persuade Maine’s first lady to seek the Republican nomination for Senate next year, according to The New York Times.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act and confirms Noel Francisco as solicitor general.