Some lawmakers want the shipyard shut down to limit further spread to workers and their communities, but Bath Iron Works says its work is essential to national security and Gov. Janet Mills says she does not have authority to close the business.
Sen. Angus King
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s congressional delegation urges Navy to ease pressure on BIW to keep operating
The letter signed by Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden asks the Navy to apply the same standards to private shipyards such as BIW as it does to its 4 public shipyards.
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Posted inNation & World
Senate OKs bipartisan measure to limit Trump’s use of military force against Iran
Two-thirds votes in the House and Senate would be needed to override an expected presidential veto of the resolution, which was supported by both of Maine’s senators.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Collins, Republicans vote to enable Trump
But Maine Sen. Angus King rightly argued that removal was needed to prevent future bad acts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s senators should vote to convict Trump
Even without new witnesses and documents, the case against the president has been proven.