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.’
Sen. Angus King
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
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.
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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.