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.
Posted inHouse, Politics
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.
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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.
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Donations to Pingree near $1 million
More than half of the $56,056 raised by the incumbent Democrat in October came from PACs.
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1st District: Maine’s unheralded race
Republican Jon Courtney says he knew what he was getting into by challenging incumbent Chellie Pingree.