‘I will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that I have left in Congress,’ said the 2nd-District Democrat, who previously opposed a ban.
Rep. Jared Golden
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Golden backs expanded powers for acting speaker
The 2nd District congressman joined other centrist Democrats in calling for expanded powers for Patrick McHenry so the U.S. House of Representatives can resume its work.
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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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Golden and Pingree vote with House majority to remove Speaker McCarthy
The Maine Democrats joined other members of their party in voting to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which means the Republican leader did not get enough support to keep his job.
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The Maine Millennial: The working class is defined by more than work
Let’s go back to basics on a concept that shouldn’t be as muddied as it is.
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The Maine Millennial: Why student loan forgiveness touches a nerve
Rep. Jared Golden’s recent tirade on the subject was insulting to Mainers – and gravely out of touch.
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Jared Golden helps lead Blue Dog Democrats looking to stage comeback for moderates
He is 1 of 3 young leaders hoping they can recruit more like-minded candidates, reestablish the power of the group and challenge the idea that Democrats’ fundamental values can attract only a particular set of voters.
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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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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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Madison ceremony marks return of manufacturing, and jobs, to former paper mill
Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden were among a crowd of a few hundred Friday celebrating the work of TimberHP to restart manufacturing operations at the plant.