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Published
February 14, 2019

Maine congressional delegation criticizes Trump’s plan to declare national emergency

Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.
Published
February 13, 2019

Maine congressional delegation takes aim at high drug prices

A bill introduced Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden to crack down on price spikes is only the latest in a series of measures backed by Maine's lawmakers to lower the cost of prescriptions.
Published
February 10, 2019

Jim Fossel: State of the Union still divided

The difference now is that Democrats control the House.
Published
February 9, 2019

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

The House has passed the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act to establish a fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years as penalties for those who attempt to defraud military veterans of their benefits.
Published
February 5, 2019

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech

While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president's actions will be what really matter.
Published
January 31, 2019

Rep. Pingree invites climate-change whistleblower to State of the Union

Falmouth native Joel Clement says Interior Department officials retaliated against him in 2017 for his outspoken comments on the threat posed by climate change.
Published
January 31, 2019

Commentary: New farm bill brings fresh opportunity for Maine farmers

Increased research funding will help boost the productivity and profitability of the growing number of organic producers here.
Published
December 24, 2018

New GMO food labels are designed to confuse, Rep. Pingree argues

The congresswoman from Maine says the federal government is trying to put a positive spin on genetically engineered food.
Published
December 16, 2018

Trump administration funding formula causes Maine to lose out on millions in federal opioid money

Because officials used older data, the state missed a key cutoff, and funding dropped precipitously.
Published
December 12, 2018

Rep. Pingree: Time is running out, so learn about health care options and sign up

Eight out of 10 Mainers will be able to find a coverage plan for $75 a month or less this year at HealthCare.gov.