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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.
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Washington Notebook: King, Collins earn praise for roles on committee
The Maine senators are on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Sharp questions from King, Collins on drone strikes garner praise
WASHINGTON — The public got a glimpse at the normally secretive Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday and, for Mainers, some insights on the role that two of their own may play on the panel.
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King presses for review before drone strikes on U.S. citizens
Sen. Angus King says there should be a legal process before killing Americans.
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Maine lawmakers urge help for fishermen
The state’s members of Congress join others from the region in seeking funds for catch monitoring.
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Sens. Collins, King to question CIA nominee today
Maine’s two U.S. senators hold two of the 15 seats on the Senate committee that oversees the nation’s intelligence-gathering efforts.
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Senate panel endorses Maine man for US judgeship
William Kayatta’s nomination to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals will now be sent to the full U.S. Senate for consideration.
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Washington Notebook: Senators try to change rules for former bases
WASHINGTON – Maine’s two U.S. senators teamed up to file their first joint bill last week, co-sponsoring a measure that aims to draw more private companies to former military bases such as the Brunswick Naval Air Station. Right now, companies located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones — government-ese for areas that need more economic development […]
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King, Collins team up to help former Brunswick Naval Air Station redevelopment
WASHINGTON — Maine’s two U.S. senators teamed up to file their first joint bill last week, co-sponsoring a measure that aims to draw more private companies to former military bases such as Brunswick Naval Air Station.
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Maine senator urges action to avoid cuts
Collins and Shaheen warn Senate leaders that the federal spending cuts could furlough shipyard workers.