Rep. Chellie Pingree
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work
Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2023
Maine’s members of Congress frustrated but not without hope after recent chaos
In interviews with the Press Herald, Angus King, Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reflected on the near-shutdown of the federal government followed by the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – and what happens next.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Pingree swings through Waterville to highlight city’s humming arts scene
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree was joined Thursday by the chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Maria Rosario Jackson, for a stop at the Schupf Art Center before heading to Colby College.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Letter to the editor: Martin’s Point case shows need for Medicare for all
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Our View: Next Farm Bill should bolster local food systems
At a hearing last week in Freeport, Maine farmers said they need support dealing with a number of crises.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Congressional delegation, Maine Republican leaders react cautiously to newest Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, offered a pointed response to the former president's latest legal troubles.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Bath Iron Works awarded contract for 3 more destroyers
Bath Iron Works now has 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in the works as the U.S. seeks to build up its Navy to counter China's expanding fleet.
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