Although it’s a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.
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Rep. Golden, in the middle on impeachment, frustrating both sides
The first-term Democrat from District 2 will face a Republican-led rally at his Lewiston office this week.
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Crafts, a former state lawmaker, plans to seek 2nd Congressional District seat
Adrienne Bennett, a former press secretary to ex-Gov. Paul LePage, has said she’s likely going to enter the contest as well.
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Maine delegation members say whistleblower complaint heightens concerns
Two members of the state’s congressional delegation participated in closed-door briefings with the director of national intelligence and the inspector general of the country’s intelligence agencies.
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Our View: Don’t lose sight of food stamp cuts
While the nation is engrossed in a historic impeachment inquiry, 1 million families are at risk of losing vital support.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts along party lines to impeachment inquiry
Sen. Collins declines to comment because an impeachment inquiry could result in a trial in the Senate, while Reps. Pingree and Golden, and Sen. King say the president has crossed a line if a whistleblower’s accusations are true.
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Jared Golden stops shy of calling for impeachment inquiry into President Trump
Maine’s 2nd District Democrat says Trump puts political gain over national interests with push for Ukraine to investigate a rival’s son.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, extending various VA programs through next September.
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Jared Golden pursues $12 billion solution to lead paint problem
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says it would be ‘more expensive to do nothing’ because removing lead paint everywhere would lead to big savings in health care and education.
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Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat
A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.