Maine’s independent senator addresses a packed house attending the annual George J. Mitchell Distinguished International Lecture.
Angus King
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What’s the U.S. policy on Syria? Sen. King says he doesn’t know
When asked if he understood what America’s policy on Syria is today, he replied, “No. Do you?”
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Cynthia Dill: Without a filibuster, moderates will wield more power
The rule change doesn’t mean much to people outside Washington.
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Sen. King says he’ll probably reveal position on Gorsuch this week
Many Democrats hope the Maine independent will join them in trying to block President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Collins, King say Senate committee’s Russia probe will be steady
The investigation of Moscow’s effort to sway the election is a model of bipartisanship, the lawmakers say.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Lawmakers weigh in on several measures affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court
A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.
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Sen. King part of group aiming to expedite vets’ appeals to VA
The proposal reintroduces legislation from the previous Congress.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Lawmakers move to subject health insurers to federal antitrust laws, create a VA training program and confirm the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
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Forty-nine Maine lawyers express support for Gorsuch
The Republican leader in the Maine House and two former chief counsels to Gov. LePage are among those signing a letter to U.S. Sens. Collins and King.