The criticism echoes bipartisan condemnation from other members of Congress.
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Maine delegation members say whistleblower complaint heightens concerns
Two members of the state’s congressional delegation participated in closed-door briefings with the director of national intelligence and the inspector general of the country’s intelligence agencies.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts along party lines to impeachment inquiry
Sen. Collins declines to comment because an impeachment inquiry could result in a trial in the Senate, while Reps. Pingree and Golden, and Sen. King say the president has crossed a line if a whistleblower’s accusations are true.
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Researchers back Chellie Pingree’s efforts to keep agricultural agencies in DC
The Trump administration’s plan to move two agricultural research agencies to Kansas City has drawn sharp criticism from scientists and Maine’s 1st District congresswoman.
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Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes
Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.
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Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.
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Measure in US House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease
Members of Congress last week voted unanimously to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.
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Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.
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Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen
All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.
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Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign
The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.