PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Angus King said Thursday he expects the Senate Intelligence Committee to consider legislation to address situations such as Apple’s standoff with President Barack Obama’s administration over customer privacy. The court fight between the FBI and the technology giant over access to a secure cellphone used by the husband and wife who […]
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King staff to hold constituent hours in Androscoggin County
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King will hold the following constituent outreach hours for Androscoggin County: • Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon St., Lisbon; Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 to 4 p.m. • Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St., Lewiston; Thursday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. • Auburn City Hall, 60 […]
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Delegation ignores public’s wishes
Several months ago I met with Sen. Angus King’s staff to support the proposed national park and national recreation area east of Baxter State Park. The staff member mentioned that Sen. King had not made a decision about supporting the proposal, but would continue to listen to his constituents. I found that to be confusing. […]
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Sen. King staff to hold office hours in Oxford
OXFORD — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Town Office, 85 Pleasant St. Outreach hours are part of King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to […]
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Sen. King made right decision
While Bob Casimiro would lead people to believe in his Nov. 15 letter to the editor (wrongly attacking Sen. Angus King) that the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act is cut and dry — it’s anything but. First, the bill would not only force local police to detain all persons of interest (without warrant), […]
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Idea to create national monument concerns Maine delegation
PORTLAND (AP) — Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation told President Barack Obama they have serious reservations about a proposal to have more than 100,000 acres of Maine’s northern woods designated a national monument. In a letter to the president dated Friday, Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King and U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said no decision […]
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Sen. King’s words carry no weight
The U.S. Senate voted recently on a bill that would deny funding to “sanctuary cities.” Sen. Susan Collins voted for it, and Sen. Angus King voted against it. The Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act was introduced in response to the July 1 killing of Kate Steinle in San Francisco by Francisco Sanchez, a […]
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Mayors speak of services at Veterans Day program
LEWISTON — The mayors of Lewiston and Auburn called attention to veterans services during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Wednesday morning. Lewiston Mayor Robert E. Macdonald thanked members of Maine’s Congressional delegation for their efforts in addressing issues related to providing of services to local veterans by the U.S. Department […]
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Save tax credit provisions
As CEO of Community Concepts, which provides housing and economic development supports and social services for people in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, I commend Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King for their recent efforts to preserve access to taxpayer preparation services in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child […]
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Collins, King and Poliquin urge FTC to be careful with paper tariffs
PORTLAND — Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation testified before federal trade officials Thursday morning regarding increased tariffs on Canadian paper imports they’ve characterized as a double-edged sword for jobs in Maine. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King and 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin spoke during a hearing of the U.S. International Trade Commission, which is […]