The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.
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The Trump administration has frozen Medicaid funding in Minnesota. Could Maine be next?
The action was taken following allegations of fraud that the president has claimed Maine and other states also allow.
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Hannah Pingree to step down from Mills administration
Pingree has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor and said Thursday she is ‘exploring’ future options.
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Pingree co-sponsors bill to simplify those ‘use by’ food labels
The bill aims to distinguish between labels that indicate peak quality from labels indicating a food might become unsafe to eat.
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Wealth allows Pingree to pay her ‘dues’ to House Democrats
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman went from giving to fellow politicians about $180 a year to about $67,000 a year.
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Pingree bill would increase access to local food
The proposal includes credits for schools and a program to test using food stamps via smartphone.
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Pingree backs bill legalizing marijuana
The measure would control the drug at the federal level similar to the way alcohol is regulated.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Pingree tapped to recruit female candidates
The congresswoman will co-lead a Democratic effort to get women to seek House seats in 2014.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Pingree bill would fix loophole for veterans
It would ensure full benefits for those medically separated from the ‘armed forces.’
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Pingree declares victory in U.S. House race
Buoyed by strong support in Portland and farther up the coast toward her hometown of North Haven, Pingree solidified the 1st District’s reputation as reliably Democratic.