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PublishedNovember 13, 2017
Constituents voice concerns over federal tax reforms at session with Rep. Pingree
The 1st District Democrat, who says she'll vote against the Republican plan, convenes a group in Portland that points to ways in which the proposal could harm middle class Mainers.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
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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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Rep. Pingree appointed to National Endowment for the Arts advisory council
The Democrat attended her first meeting as an ex-officio member Thursday.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2017
Rep. Pingree wins food leadership award
The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine's 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2017
Congress set to reject Trump’s wide range of federal program cuts
A 'meat ax' approach to service and research programs isn't likely to pass even Republican muster.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Rep. Pingree recognized for sustainable food advocacy
Rep. Chellie Pingree has been chosen as one of six recipients of the 2017 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
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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PublishedJune 2, 2017
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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PublishedMay 15, 2017
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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PublishedMay 9, 2017
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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