The House passes an act that would make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants and the Senate approved a resolution to honor Billy Graham.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House agreed to an amendment that would fund the federal government through March 23.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The House passed the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Act, which would require adults or coaches who oversee minor athletes to report suspected abuse to law enforcement immediately.
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Pingree backs bill to ban states from blocking municipal high-speed internet projects
The federal legislation would overturn laws in 17 states and prevent a reintroduction of such a measure in Maine.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The Senate passed the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act and the House approved the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
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Necessity of damaging shutdown leaves Maine’s delegation divided
A short-term fix is OK with Republicans; the caucus across the aisle doesn’t want to kick the can again.
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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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Constituents voice concerns over federal tax reforms at session with Rep. Pingree
The 1st District Democrat, who says she’ll vote against the Republican plan, convenes a group in Portland that points to ways in which the proposal could harm middle class Mainers.
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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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Rep. Pingree appointed to National Endowment for the Arts advisory council
The Democrat attended her first meeting as an ex-officio member Thursday.