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Published
May 18, 2016

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.
Published
July 17, 2013

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.
Published
April 9, 2013

Pingree bill would increase access to local food

The proposal includes credits for schools and a program to test using food stamps via smartphone.
Published
March 21, 2013

Pingree backs bill legalizing marijuana

The measure would control the drug at the federal level similar to the way alcohol is regulated.
Published
February 25, 2013

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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Published
February 25, 2013

Pingree bill would fix loophole for veterans

It would ensure full benefits for those medically separated from the 'armed forces.'
Published
November 6, 2012

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.
Published
October 25, 2012

Donations to Pingree near $1 million

More than half of the $56,056 raised by the incumbent Democrat in October came from PACs.
Published
October 20, 2012

1st District: Maine’s unheralded race

Republican Jon Courtney says he knew what he was getting into by challenging incumbent Chellie Pingree.
Published
October 18, 2012

Polite disagreement marks House debate

Incumbent Chellie Pingree and challenger Jon Courtney differ on health care, education and more.