In a letter Monday to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Maine’s senators say the risks of environmental and economic damage outweigh any potential benefits.
Angus King
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed: the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R. 1927), to establish within the National Park Service the African American Civil Rights Network; a bill (S. Res. 139), condemning Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on […]
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the House also passed the Taylor Force Act (H.R. 1164), to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens; and the Admiral Lloyd R. “Joe” Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act (H.R. 4300), […]
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Collins, King defend radically different positions on tax bill
On Sunday morning talk shows, Maine’s senators also weigh in on the probes into Russian contacts with the Trump team.
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Senate rejects Angus King’s attempt to send tax bill back to committee
Bashing what he said was a lack of vetting of the major tax bill, the Maine senator said, ‘The Bangor City Council would not amend the leash law using this process.’
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Our View: Sen. Collins should not support Senate tax bill
The huge corporate giveaway is bad policy that can’t be fixed with last-minute tinkering.
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Commentary: PACE Act would help more Maine families afford child care
The legislation would update the tax code to reflect the reality of the rising costs of child care.
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Maine Voices: Congress needs to show compassion, respect and caring for others
As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 211), condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya; and passed a bill (S. Res. 245), calling on Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens. The House also passed the National Forest System Vegetation Management […]
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Acadia wormers, clammers, towns await congressional action to fix park boundary, marine harvesting issues
Legislation submitted by Sen. King and Rep. Poliquin to resolve several conflicts remains stalled on Capitol Hill.