All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other votes, the House passed a bill to extend through September 2019 the federal government’s block grants program to states for temporary assistance for needy families.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree’s measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ climate package.
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U.S. to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week
The strong American economy has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find labor.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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Bill would allow Maine tribes to hold trials for non-Indians in domestic violence cases
Other federally recognized tribes have had such power since 2013, but Maine’s were excluded because of provisions in the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act.
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Sen. King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue
He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
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Finally, Rep. Pingree optimistic about bill to address ocean acidification
The phenomenon interferes with the shell growth of clams, oysters and other organisms, threatening Maine’s marine harvesters.