U.S. Congress
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PublishedApril 8, 2025
Pingree to hold in-person town halls as more constituents demand to meet with lawmakers
The Democrat, who represents the solidly blue 1st District, is the only member of Maine's congressional delegation to schedule a town hall since President Donald Trump returned to office.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2025
Federal government delays $1.6 million for Waterville, delaying downtown improvement projects
The city applied for the money a year ago and was on track to receive it, but was notified late last week the money will not be coming this year, a city official said.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Maine’s federal delegation could play role in Republican effort to avoid a shutdown
If Congress doesn't pass a stopgap spending bill by midnight Friday, the federal government will shut down nonessential services.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2025
As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2025
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation lament Oval Office meltdown
They described the exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as 'unfortunate,' 'disturbing' and 'embarrassing.'
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2025
The last congressional duel involved a Mainer — who won?
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Rep. Jared Golden backs 2 constitutional amendments
The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2024
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
Elon Musk’s role in taking down a bipartisan budget deal shows his ascendance as a political force.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
The president-elect's proposal combined continuation of government funds with a much more controversial provision to raise the nation's debt limit.
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