The U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 for a new health care bill that would repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. See the results and how Maine’s congressional delegation voted.
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At Pingree forum in Portland, hundreds turn out to oppose Republican health care plan
Speakers warn of serious consequences for Mainers if a bill under consideration in the House becomes law.
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Sens. King, Collins pleased with Sessions’ recusal from any probe of presidential campaign
While Maine’s senators and Rep. Poliquin had called for his recusal early Thursday, Rep. Pingree said the attorney general should resign.
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Maine’s members of Congress find areas of agreement in president’s speech
They are encouraged by Trump’s call to create jobs and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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Just weeks after arriving in Maine, Iraqi woman tells her story in nation’s capital
President Trump’s travel ban initially prevented Banah Al-Hanfy, a college student whose father worked for the U.S. government, from joining her family here.
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Pingree invites Iraqi woman stranded by immigrant ban to attend Trump address
Banah Al-Hanfy will be one of a number of immigrants in the audience Tuesday night as guests of members of Congress.
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Pingree underscores importance of Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman is joined by progressive groups at a press conference in Portland to call for a nominee ‘who has the credentials and commitment to our Constitution.’
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Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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Rep. Pingree joins Democratic boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Maine’s three other members of Congress are expected to attend, but Pingree says she is standing in solidarity with Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who clashed with the president-elect.
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Switch to ‘best if used by’ labels will reduce food waste, USDA says
Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine introduced food date-labeling legislation this year.