The Democratic-controlled Senate is unlikely to go along with cuts that critics say will eliminate food aid for millions of struggling families and veterans.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
Posted inPolitics
House bill’s $40 billion in food stamp cuts would hit Mainers
The proposal now moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate, where it will likely face major resistance.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News
Health care a challenge for elderly with HIV
As people with the disease age, the need for services gains urgency in older and more rural states like Maine.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Collins critical of security gaps after D.C. attack
‘It is clear from both the Edward Snowden case and for the shooter at the Navy Yard that the process is deeply flawed,’ she says.
Posted inNation & World, News
BIW employees near Navy yard are reported safe
Three employees of the Maine shipbuilder are based in Washington, and their office is located a few blocks from the Navy yard.
Posted inPolitics
Washington Notebook: Sequester could slow shipbuilding
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus warns ‘everything’s on the table’ unless Congress reverses spending cuts.
Posted inNews, Politics
Sequester could slow shipbuilding
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus warns that tough budget times could hurt Maine’s shipbuilding interests; former U.S. Senator and Defense Secretary Bill Cohen criticizes the Obama administration on Syria; and western Maine is on the short list of possible locations for a missile defense facility.
Posted inNews
Maine land considered for missile defense site
Federal property in mountains east of Rangeley is now one of the Pentagon’s five options for an interceptor facility if one is built.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins, Michaud oppose U.S. strike on Syria
After listening to Obama’s speech, Rep. Chellie Pingree reiterates her opposition; Sen. Angus King isn’t prepared to take a position.
Posted inPolitics
Washington Notebook: Vote on Syria strike laden with political jeopardy
With constituents saying nay, a ‘yes’ vote could be risky for Rep. Michaud in a tight gubernatorial race.