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Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger

by Megan Gray and Matt Byrne June 21, 2019December 27, 2019

While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.

Maine, Politics

Sen. Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate vote as re-election race looms

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press June 18, 2019December 27, 2019

Republican Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths over the years to keep her perfect voting streak intact.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Report: Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Collins

by Eric Russell June 14, 2019December 27, 2019

Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020

by Scott Thistle June 13, 2019December 27, 2019

The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers

by Kelley Bouchard June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

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Susan Collins taps her leadership PAC to shore up support

by Steve Collins June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Maine’s senior senator uses her Dirigo PAC to support GOP politicians, from Mitch McConnell to candidates for the Maine Legislature.

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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service June 9, 2019June 10, 2019

Among other votes, the House passed a bill to extend through September 2019 the federal government’s block grants program to states for temporary assistance for needy families.