Now Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act to keep pace with other nations on social supports.
Rep. Chellie Pingree
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Funding for UMF program rejected, congressional delegation aren’t happy
The U.S. Department of Education is defunding UMF’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant that prepares “economically disadvantaged students in Maine” for college.
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Pingree and King tentatively support $1.8 trillion Build Back Better bill; Golden awaits final details
The measure, which cuts the president’s signature social and climate investment package nearly in half, is expected to be opposed by all Senate Republicans, including Susan Collins.
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With Biden agenda at stake, Maine’s U.S. House members take starkly different stances
The views of Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden on the Build Back Better social spending and climate change bill mirror differences in their districts.
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Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
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Pingree signs on to bill that would expand U.S. Supreme Court
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman said the bill is meant to restore balance to the nation’s highest court.
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Rep. Pingree: Build Back Better offers historic chance to deliver for Maine people
This legislation will roll back irresponsible tax cuts and fund clean energy, child care affordability and a stronger safety net for older Mainers and those with disabilities.
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Rep. Chellie Pingree: We must save Roe v. Wade
I’ve co-sponsored legislation that would keep the government out of our personal health decisions, and I support President Biden’s drive to confirm pro-choice federal judges.
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Parents tout benefit of child tax credit at event hosted by Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree
The two Democrats want Congress to make the tax credit permanent, saying it provides critical support for child care and other living expenses.
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Maine senators question Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are seeking explanations for the chaotic collapse of the Afghan government, while U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree defends the president’s actions.