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How Maine’s members of Congress voted

by MWC Bot April 14, 2018April 14, 2018

The House passes the Combat Online Predators Act, which enforces stiffer penalties on cyberstalkers.

Local & State, Politics

Maine delegation members say Congress needs to play more active role on Syria

by Beth Quimby April 14, 2018April 14, 2018

Sen. Susan Collins calls the U.S. military strike against Syria ‘a justified and proportional response’ to its ‘ruthless use of chemical weapons.’

Local & State, Politics

Poliquin’s campaign war chest at $2.2 million

by Steve Collins April 12, 2018April 12, 2018

The incumbent 2nd District congressman is raising funds at a faster rate than he did in 2016 and is far ahead of his Democratic challengers.

Local & State, Politics

Maine’s congressional delegation monitoring Facebook CEO’s testimony

by Kevin Miller April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

None of Maine’s members of Congress serve on committees that will question Mark Zuckerberg this week about the company’s missteps in handling the data it collects from users.

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Challengers criticize Poliquin over his support for balanced-budget amendment

by Steve Collins April 6, 2018April 6, 2018

Democrats vying for his 2nd District seat point out that he voted for tax reform and spending plans that will add to the federal budget.

Local & State, Politics

Poliquin ‘stress test’ bill for financial assets passes in House

by Steve Collins March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Measure exempts nonbank financial institutions from stress tests — scenarios to assess the stability of assets held by managers and banks — which Poliquin says do not necessarily fit mutual funds or other assets.