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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits

by Steve Collins April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.

Business, Maine, Nation / World, News

Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans

by Steve Collins April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.

Maine, Politics

Angus King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue

by Dennis Hoey March 24, 2019March 25, 2019

He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

Maine, Politics

Angus King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer

by Kevin Miller March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation reacts to Michael Cohen’s testimony

by MWC Bot February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their reactions to Michael Cohen’s testimony on Wednesday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sen. Susan Collins, Republican “Due to the fact that Michael Cohen has pled guilty to lying to Congress, his testimony must be scrutinized carefully. “Several of the assertions he testified to under oath today […]

Maine, Nation / World, Politics

Angus King wants the US to unplug parts of electric grid

by Joseph Marks February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Replacing some digital systems with physical ones that hackers can’t compromise helped Ukraine recover after a massive 2015 cyberattack.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation criticizes Trump’s plan to declare national emergency

by Dennis Hoey February 14, 2019February 15, 2019

Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.

Maine, News

Maine congressional delegation takes aim at high drug prices

by Steve Collins February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

A bill introduced Wednesday by Maine Rep. Jared Golden to crack down on price spikes is only the latest in a series of measures backed by Maine’s lawmakers to lower the cost of prescriptions.