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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2023
Maine’s members of Congress frustrated but not without hope after recent chaos
In interviews with the Press Herald, Angus King, Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reflected on the near-shutdown of the federal government followed by the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – and what happens next.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Congressional delegation, Maine Republican leaders react cautiously to newest Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, offered a pointed response to the former president's latest legal troubles.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Maine Voices: How the Farm Bill can help solve climate change
Farming of all sorts contributes to and suffers from climate change, but there is a lot that we can do to reverse that.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Our View: Fudging on assault weapons ban is what’s appalling
Of the four members of Maine’s congressional delegation, only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports a ban on guns capable of inflicting unthinkable damage on our communities. Her counterparts aren’t prepared to say much about why they don’t.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Top federal official calls for more funding to study PFAS crisis
Maine's congressional delegation is backing efforts to secure funding for more PFAS research at the federal level.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Members of Maine’s delegation react to Biden budget proposal
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says it's time 'to make our country safer, more competitive,' while independent Sen. Angus King says he will be evaluating the defense budget and Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree applauds the president's focus on battling the 'climate crisis.'
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
House Republicans vote to overturn Biden rule on water protections
Jared Golden, D-2nd District, was 1 of 9 Democrats voting with the majority. Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, voted against the measure.
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