Click HERE to view Senator King’s Remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) voted against proceeding to a bill that would have stripped Planned Parenthood of its federal funding. Prior to that vote, Senator King delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of Planned Parenthood and the quality, affordable health care services the organization provides to almost 3 million women, men, and young people every year. “Ninety seven percent of the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of both the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Senate Climate Action Task Force, released the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Clean Power Plan rule to curb our nation’s carbon emissions and fight global climate change: “The Clean Power Plan announced today is an important step forward in the effort to turn the tide against climate... Continue Reading »
~ See what others are saying about Senator King’s bill HERE ~ PORTLAND, ME – Standing on the steps of Portland City Hall this morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that he has introduced federal legislation that would make it easier for asylum seekers in Maine to pursue work and become less reliant on aid provided by local municipalities. The Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act would change federal law to reduce the mandatory period that an asylum seeker must wait to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today following an announcement from President Obama that he intends to nominate former Maine 2nd Congressional District Congressman Mike Michaud to serve as Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor: “As Maine’s former Second District Representative and as the former Ranking Member of the House Veterans Committee, Mike has made... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spearheaded the passage of an amendment through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would provide badly-needed federal guidance to states as they work to settle disputes over the future of distributed energy resources. “As more and more people recognize the advantages of making their own power, states and utility companies are duking it out... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today after voting for a bill that would fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund for three years: “Our roads, bridges, and other vital infrastructure across the country are in a terrible state of disrepair, and unless we act to fix them, not only are future generations going to pay the price – literally – to make up for our inaction, but peoples’ safety will be put at risk. If... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement in response to the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) preliminary determination in the Canadian paper producers trade case: “We are troubled by the extensive and unfair subsidies from the Government of Nova Scotia to the Port Hawkesbury Paper mill, which makes it impossible for American mills, including Madison Paper Industries in Maine, to compete on a level... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned top Obama Administration officials – including the Secretaries of Defense, Treasury, and Energy – on the Iran nuclear agreement. In his line of questioning, Senator King pressed Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on how other countries, including our P5+1 negotiating partners and the European Union, would react if the United States were to reject the deal: “What... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will receive grant funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The funding, totaling $800,000, will support substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth aged 12-24. “Programs that support youth struggling with substance abuse can make a significant difference in the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Angus King announced today that Maine Parent Federation, Inc. will receive $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Education under the Parent Training and Information Center Program. “Organizations such as Maine Parent Federation support families across our state by connecting them with a range of services and education opportunities,” said Senators... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – During consideration of a broad bipartisan energy bill in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) advocated for an amendment that would move America’s electricity system into the 21st century by promoting individual energy independence and bolstering national security. The amendment, which mirrors the Free Market Energy Act of 2015, which Senator King introduced earlier this year would also encourage innovation in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the U.S. Senate tonight passed an amendment to the transportation bill that reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), the nation’s official export credit agency and a key export tool that helps companies in Maine and across the country sell their products in international markets. The bank’s charter had expired on June 30th due to Congressional inaction. “The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins joined with five of their Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution that would designate Friday, September 25, 2015 as “National Lobster Day.” Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) also co-sponsored the resolution, which recognizes the historic and economic importance of lobster in the United States. “Since... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed a bill cosponsored by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) that would help veterans start and grow small businesses. The Veterans Entrepreneurship Act, which passed the Senate unanimously on Friday, would waive the upfront guarantee fees on SBA Express Loans for military veterans and military reservists, making it easier and less costly to access the vital capital necessary to start a business. “Those who have sacrificed so much in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Angus King (I-ME) today congratulated workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on being recognized by the Navy for excellence in environmental stewardship. The shipyard received the Fiscal Year 2014 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Environmental Awards in recognition of its Environmental Restoration and Cultural Resources Management programs. The awards were announced at the annual SECNAV... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded $337,100 to support influenza research at the University of Maine. The grant will aid scientists in their study of influenza and the host cells it inhabits to learn how to best manipulate the virus for remedial treatment. “The flu’s pervasive and contagious nature makes it a top priority for medical researchers year in and year... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with 39 of his colleagues, introduced historic, comprehensive federal legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT Americans. “It’s time that we as a nation put an end to the discrimination that finds refuge in the far corners of our laws and that manifests itself every day in the lives of those in the LGBT community who want nothing more than the basic rights and protections guaranteed to others,”... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $2,773,730 in grants to the City of Portland for investment in low-income housing projects. “Investment in low-income housing plays a critical role in helping put a roof over the heads of thousands of people in Maine every year,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “By expanding housing opportunities and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today welcomed Maine Boys Nation delegates Peter Spectre of Belfast and Seamus McDonough of Wells to Washington. The American Legion Boys Nation Program selects two representatives from each state to travel to Washington where the young leaders learn about the structure and function of the federal government. “It was great to welcome Peter and Seamus to the Capitol today,” Senators Collins and King said in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded $118,838 to support Jackson Laboratory’s Short Course on Systems Genetics. Held in the fall, the week-long course is designed to accommodate scientists with a wide variety of backgrounds seeking to expand their knowledge of genetics. “The research done at Jackson Laboratory broadens our understanding of complex genetic... Continue Reading »
