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.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
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
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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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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U.S. to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week
The strong American economy has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find labor.
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Angus King says Mueller report shows ‘reckless’ judgment
Sen. Angus said Thursday there were many instances of links between the Trump campaign and individuals with Russian ties.
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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
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.
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Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans
Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.
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Angus King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue
He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
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Angus King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
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.