Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the revised trade agreement doesn’t do enough to protect American workers.
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Jared Golden calls Trump’s ‘NAFTA 2.0’ deal ‘more of the same’
The president said that his new deal would replace “and deliver for American workers: bringing back our manufacturing jobs, expanding American agriculture, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring that more cars are proudly stamped with four beautiful words: Made in the USA.”
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech
While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president’s actions will be what really matter.
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Golden invites Maine AFL-CIO leader to Trump’s State of the Union speech
Golden, who took office last month, has championed labor issues long before he won office in a close election in November, Cynthia Phinney said.
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Rep. Golden sponsors bill to withhold pay for Congress, president in shutdowns
Golden is introducing the bill along with Reps. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, and Max Rose, a New York Democrat. All three are freshmen.
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Jared Golden named to subcommittees overseeing shipyards
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.