The Senate has passed a resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the subsequent detention of civilian leaders in the country.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act, to change procedures for local educational agencies to apply for federal Impact Aid funds in fiscal 2023.
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Sen. King touts BIW to Senate appropriations chair during tour
King said he invited Tester to the shipyard to witness what it takes to build an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to serve as the State Department’s assistant secretary for conflict and stabilization operations.
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President Biden signs defense bill with potential work for Bath shipyard
This year’s defense spending bill approves three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which Bath Iron Works can bid to build.
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Senate hampers passage of annual defense bill that funds Bath-built ships
Sixty Senators needed to vote to open debate on its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, but that vote failed 45-51.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, to extend requirements for an employer to accommodate women to pump their breast milk at work.
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Sen. Angus King backs plan to make sure corporations pay taxes
Maine’s independent senator has joined with Democrats on a proposal to stop large corporations from avoiding federal taxes
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed the Free Veterans from Fees Act, to waive special use permit fees for military veterans events at war memorials on federal land in the Washington, D.C., area.
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Maine’s senators push for new diplomatic post to focus on Arctic issues
Angus King and Susan Collins seek new State Department job to elevate issues that may help Maine in a warming world