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Published
June 24, 2016

Bipartisan group getting behind House gun bill

A House measure identical to a Senate compromise bill championed by Sen. Susan Collins is introduced.
Published
June 24, 2016

Poliquin keeps low profile in debate over gun control

Three of Maine's four members of Congress have been leading efforts to restrict firearms purchases by potential terrorists.
Published
June 23, 2016

Susan Collins’ gun-control bill passes Senate hurdle, but may not go further

The Maine senator's bill would block people on the no-fly list from getting guns, but allow for an appeal process.
Published
June 23, 2016

Lawmakers from Maine active as Congress spars over gun legislation

As Rep. Chellie Pingree and other Democrats end their 25-hour sit-in, Sen. Susan Collins' compromise weapons bill survives an initial vote.
Published
June 22, 2016

Top Senate Democrat calls Collins ‘no fly, no buy’ proposal a step in right direction

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid urges the Republican-controlled Senate to hold floor votes on the bipartisan gun control measure.

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Published
June 22, 2016

House adjourns but some Democrats continue sit-in for gun control vote

Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree was among the group of lawmakers who started the protest, and she remained on the House floor at sunrise this morning as the protest entered its 20th hour.
Published
June 21, 2016

Susan Collins builds Senate coalition for ‘no fly, no buy’ gun control

The Maine Republican finds bipartisan support for a proposal that's assured a vote but may not draw enough votes from her own party.
Published
June 20, 2016

Sen. Susan Collins continues effort for gun control compromise

The Maine senator, who has been working with a handful of her colleagues on an alternative proposal, plans to speak publicly on the issue Tuesday.
Published
June 20, 2016

Senate votes down 4 gun control proposals in wake of Orlando shootings

Democrats accuse their opponents of giving in to the NRA, while Republicans point to the opposing party's 'partisan agenda.'
Published
June 19, 2016

Commentary: How should Mainers deal with cultural divide over guns?

In rural Maine, guns are considered tools. But weapons acquired here can be put to deadly use elsewhere.