Rep. Bruce Poliquin and 10 other Republicans opposed a movement to delay the ozone standards, but the vote ultimately passed the House of Representatives.
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Poliquin under fire in video, audio over health care bill
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, is being criticized for backing Republican-led efforts to ‘repeal and replace’ ‘Obamacare’; a video shows him leaving an event at a senior living facility when a resident there challenged him.
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Poliquin seeks regulatory exemptions for eastern Maine dam in danger of abandonment
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, said new licensing requirements imposed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could be costly and cause the dam to be abandoned.
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Mainers go to Washington to lobby Congress to act on climate change
Volunteers with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby use art and pressure to push for solutions to a warming climate.
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Kennebec Valley Council of Governments receives $500,000 brownfields grant
The federal grant will create a revolving loan fund that will pay for the assessment and testing of properties that may require future funding to clean up hazardous waste.
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Maine politicians react to U.S. withdrawal from Paris accord
Editor’s Note: The Maine Chamber of Commerce declined to comment on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord and Gov. Paul LePage’s office did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. “Climate change requires a global approach. I’m disappointed in the President’s decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.” — […]
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Rep. Pingree calls Post report ‘shocking;’ Sen. King says it’s troubling if true
Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin have yet to weigh in on a Washington Post report that says the president revealed highly classified information to Russian diplomats during a White House meeting.
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Poliquin defends health care vote, says he won’t advocate for or against monument
In a TV interview, Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the American Health Care Act would eliminate taxes and ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
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Maine delegation splits along partisan lines on Comey firing
King and Pingree call for special counsel, while Collins and Poliquin express confidence in post-Comey FBI probe.
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Bill Nemitz: Earbuds are fitting symbol for ever-silent Rep. Poliquin
He dons them when asked for his position on repealing the Affordable Care Act – a characteristic move from a lawmaker often loath to take a stand.