A plan to cut hundreds of contracted workers may include a key ‘radiation safety officer’ position and other jobs at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.
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Maine’s federal delegation could play role in Republican effort to avoid a shutdown
If Congress doesn’t pass a stopgap spending bill by midnight Friday, the federal government will shut down nonessential services.
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Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support
Maine’s independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine’s 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.
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Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
In a speech on the Senate floor, King says America faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ and challenges Republicans to take a stand rather than rely on the courts to stop constitutional overreach, calling that ‘a cop-out’ and ‘an abdication of our responsibility.’
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Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging
In sustaining one of the state’s most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine’s identity, too.
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Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
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Pingree, Golden vote against Trump-backed budget deal
Three of Maine’s 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.
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Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.