Maine’s newest member of Congress will play a role in overseeing Bath Iron Works.
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Trump threats to quit NATO spur Maine lawmakers to defend 70-year-old alliance
Collins, a Maine Republican, is part of a bipartisan group that introduced a resolution this month to prohibit a president from withdrawing from NATO without first securing approval from the Senate.
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Saying ‘administration is wrong,’ Rep. Golden vows fight to accept transgender troops
The 2nd District congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, says ‘anyone who loves America and has the courage to serve should be given that opportunity.’
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Poliquin leaves campaign coffers empty to repay a $100K loan to himself
It’s a fairly common practice among politicians with enough personal wealth to finance some or all of their campaigns.
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Jared Golden calls for bipartisan talks with Donald Trump to resolve shutdown
Golden, a Democrat, said that instead of three-way talks among Trump and two Democrats — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer —the top congressional Republicans ought to be in the room negotiating as well.
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Jared Golden takes his seat in U.S. House of Representatives
The Democratic freshman ousted Republican Bruce Poliquin in a tight race decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Maine’s new Rep. Golden votes against Pelosi for House speaker
The 2nd District Democrat had promised he would not support the return of the former speaker.
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Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ as diverse Congress convenes in midst of shutdown
The day reflects celebration and impatience at a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era.
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LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress
In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden’s win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn’t result in a true majority as promised.’
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Jared Golden getting ready to take office next week in Washington
They won’t give Maine’s next congressman the keys to his office until Wednesday, but his new digs in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill are ready. They’re a little sparse, though. Pictures of the still-vacant office taken this week show only empty shelves, gleaming desktops and computers showing only screen savers. One stands […]