The America First Action political action committee announces that it plans to spend $10 million nationwide to help Republican candidates in swing districts.
Bruce Poliquin
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Rep. Poliquin considered among the more vulnerable Republicans
Avoiding the impact of Trump could be a challenge, given the turmoil in national politics.
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Bruce Poliquin releases first attack ad in race
The television spot calls the Republican’s opponent Jared Golden a “radical, liberal politician.”
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Poll conducted for Democrat shows close race in 2nd District
The Maine Republican Party and a campaign consultant for Bruce Poliquin scoff at the survey predicting a tight contest between the congressman and challenger Jared Golden.
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Rep. Poliquin backs Republican bid to shut the door on a carbon tax
The resolution appears to be spurred by news that a Republican congressman from Florida planned to introduce a bill that would impose new taxes on coal and natural gas.
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Sens. Collins and King, Rep. Poliquin testify against tariffs on Canadian newsprint
They cite damage to various domestic industries, including newspapers, and urge the International Trade Commission to advise the U.S. to rescind the tariffs.
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Maine’s congressional members call out Trump for casting doubt on Russia’s election meddling
All four members say the evidence is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, even though the president – with his Russian counterpart only feet away – declined to say so.
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Maine’s U.S. House members respond to Trump’s latest tweets on immigration
While Rep. Bruce Poliquin notes the U.S. is a ‘nation of laws,’ Rep. Chellie Pingree says the president’s lack of understanding ‘is just shocking.’
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill directing administration to reunify children with families
The Republican representing Maine’s 2nd District signs onto the Family Reunification Act, which would require Homeland Security to use ‘all necessary means’ to reunite families ‘at the earliest possible date.’
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Sen. Collins calls for White House to halt ‘inhumane’ practice of separating children from parents
Collins joins 12 other Republican senators in sending a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions that says the Justice Department’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy is ‘the immediate cause of the crisis.’