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Sen. Angus King

Published
August 9, 2020

Maine senators have sharply different takes on Trump’s executive actions

Sen. Susan Collins criticizes congressional Democrats for blocking the extension of unemployment benefits, while Sen. Angus King says the president has moved the country closer to an 'elected monarchy.'
Published
August 6, 2020

Sen. King raises concerns about U.S. Postal Service policies as election nears

King, a longtime advocate for the agency, warns a key Senate leader that post offices will struggle to keep up with mail-in ballots unless policies are changed.
Published
August 2, 2020

BIW could benefit from coronavirus relief bill

$250 million of the $1 trillion HEALS Act is designated for the “surface combatant supplier base program,” which could benefit BIW and its suppliers.
Published
July 30, 2020

League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security

Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.
Published
July 24, 2020

Maine Voices: Patients need to see health care prices to shop for better value

Maine's U.S. senators must include price transparency in the new coronavirus relief bill.

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Published
June 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine senators must reject Trump consumer safety nominee

Confirming Nancy Beck would leave us all – especially firefighters and children – in danger of exposure to dangerous chemicals in our products.
Published
June 8, 2020

Revamped emergency loan program remains a short-term fix

Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program extend deadlines and loosen restrictions, but they still offer no solution to long-term revenue shortfalls.
Published
June 2, 2020

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticize Trump’s response to protests

Rep. Pingree says the president abused his power, while Sen. King lists 'many things wrong' and Sen. Collins says Trump's use of force against D.C. protesters wasn't justified. Rep. Jared Golden cautioned the president about deploying U.S. troops on American soil.
Published
May 13, 2020

Sens. Feinstein, King press intelligence nominee Ratcliffe on torture

The senators ask John Ratcliffe to clarify his views on enhanced interrogation techniques as a follow-up to questions posed by King during the confirmation process.
Published
May 8, 2020

Maine health centers awarded $4.7 million to expand COVID-19 testing

The federal funding will be distributed among 18 community health centers, according to U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins.