Among other votes, the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Robert J. Feitel to be the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s inspector general.
Susan Collins
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Maine officials seek changes, next steps for emergency loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program loans have been a godsend for many small businesses, but some business owners say fundamental flaws in the program make them unusable for their situations.
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Commentary: We must save lives at risk from COVID, new nuclear arms race
Encourage our U.S. senators to sign on to an extension of the New START Treaty.
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Commentary: Essential workers keep Maine running during the pandemic. Government should keep us safe
If Sen. Collins is serious about supporting front-line workers in Maine, she’ll support a stimulus bill that includes real relief and protection for us.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Owners of Maine small businesses cite shortfalls in coronavirus aid program
Another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is coming, but some struggling business owners say it won’t help them.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Protective gear wasn’t allocated to states based on population, despite administration’s claims
Maine got less than a third as many N95 respirators per capita as Vermont and Rhode Island but nearly three times as many as Texas.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s delegation pushes Congress to provide more COVID-19 relief
Senators, representatives on Capitol Hill seek more help for everything from newspapers to rural hospitals.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Congress passed a bill that allocates roughly $2.2 trillion to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including health care, direct payments to consumers, unemployment benefits, and loans and grants to businesses.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the Senate passed a bill to provide a 77-day extension of certain authorities for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House passed the Divided Families Reunification Act, requiring the State Department to work with South Korea on attempts to reunite Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea, either in person or by video.