A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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Rep. Jared Golden protests ‘gotcha politics’ move by House leaders
The Lewiston Democrat says measures with bipartisan backing should be allowed to go to the Senate without tying them to bills the Republican Party won’t support.
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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 Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222), to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain states. HOUSE VOTES COLUMBIA RIVER TRIBAL FISHING RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (H.R. 91), sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, […]
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Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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U.S. House Republican leader assails ranked-choice voting in Maine
Republicans in Augusta and Washington are trying to stymie or repeal a voting method they say helps Democrats like Jared Golden.
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Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden clashes with House Republican leader
Maine’s 2nd District congressman argues campaign finance with Kevin McCarthy on the House floor.
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Activists take aim at Jared Golden for votes on gun rights, ICE
Maine Democrat comes under fire from gun control group and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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The View From Here: Rep. Golden wrong on Cohen’s explosive charges against Trump
Calling allegations of fraud and obstruction ‘political games’ interferes with the search for truth.
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Maine congressional delegation reacts to Michael Cohen’s testimony
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their reactions to Michael Cohen’s testimony on Wednesday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sen. Susan Collins, Republican “Due to the fact that Michael Cohen has pled guilty to lying to Congress, his testimony must be scrutinized carefully. “Several of the assertions he testified to under oath today […]
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Jared Golden, Chellie Pingree to split votes on expanding gun background checks
Pingree has expressed support for the measure, but Golden says his 2nd Congressional District voted against the same idea in a 2016 referendum.