WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he has hired Barbara Hayslett to serve as a Constituent Service Representative (CSR) in his Presque Isle Office. As a CSR, she will work with Maine constituents to help answer questions, find resources, and address problems relating to federal government agencies. “I am thrilled to welcome Barbara as the newest member of my staff,” said Senator King. “She has a long history of working on behalf of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he has been reappointed to serve on the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, and the Subcommittee on Personnel for the 114th Congress. “My focus as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee has always been not only to contribute to sound and strategic policy decisions that will advance the United States’ military interests, but to also ensure that Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congressman Bruce Poliquin (R-ME), urge the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to address and put a stop to unfair Canadian trade practices in the paper market. At issue are potentially illegal subsidies being provided by the provincial government of Nova Scotia to the Port Hawkesbury Paper mill in Nova Scotia. Yesterday, Madison Paper Industries, which owns a mill in Madison, cited these... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to a series of initiatives announced by the President aimed at expanding broadband access across the country, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Broadband Internet is the foundation for economic innovation and development in the 21st century,” Senator King said. “And municipalities in Maine are ahead of the curve, with Rockport and South Portland leading the charge in deploying globally-competitive,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King is encouraging his Senate colleagues to utilize StatesideLegal.org, a national clearinghouse website founded in Maine that aids military and veteran families seeking legal information. In a letter circulated to his colleagues today, Senator King encouraged them to explore the website and share its many resources with their constituents. “I am writing today to let you know about a great program created in my home state of Maine,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today released this statement after being informed that UPM-Madison’s paper mill intends to curtail production for two weeks later this month. “We are troubled by these temporary layoffs, which will come as a blow to the workers, their families and the region. We have raised concerns regarding the unfair subsidies received by the Port Hawkesbury paper mill directly with the USTR, and we will continue to press the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today welcomed the unveiling of a cybersecurity legislation package by President Obama intended to protect American companies against cyber-attacks. “From CENTCOM to Sony, it couldn’t be more clear that a new sphere of warfare in the 21st century is going to be conducted by the click of a mouse and through lines of code. The price of American inaction against these threats is... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced today that he will vote to allow debate on the Keystone XL pipeline bill currently pending in the Senate. King remains opposed to the bill, however, which he voted against in committee last week and during the last Congress. He issued the following statement: “I cannot justify supporting legislation that circumvents an established and long-standing process of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the President’s official announcement today of his plans to make post-secondary education more affordable at community colleges, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Higher education in the 21st century is more important than ever, but the rising cost of college is posing severe obstacles to middle class students who want nothing more than a good education and the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today congratulated Muna Mohamed of Lewiston and Andrew Sandweiss of Bangor on their selection as Maine’s delegates to the 53rd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Muna and Andrew will join 102 other students from across the country in spending a week in the nation’s capital where they will have an opportunity to study the American political process first-hand. “I have the honor and privilege of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), along with Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), today introduced the FAST Act, a bill to simplify the process of applying for and receiving federal financial aid to attend college, allow year-round use of Pell Grants, discourage over-borrowing and simplify repayments. The bill would reduce to a single postcard – called the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), along with Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), introduced legislation to reform federal student loan repayment programs. The Repay Act, which Senators King and Burr originally introduced last Congress, would simplify the complex maze of federal student loan repayment programs by consolidating many of the benefits of current... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement congratulating Governor Paul R. LePage on his inauguration for a second term as Maine’s Governor: “I join with the people of Maine in congratulating Governor LePage on his inauguration, and I wish him the best as he begins his second term,” Senator King said. “I have always believed that when the Governor succeeds, the people of Maine succeed, and I look forward to working... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) expressed his continued concern over the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to update the New Source Performance Standard for Residential Wood Heaters. The proposed update, which has been finalized by the EPA and sent to the OMB for review, aims to curb emissions of particulate matter. However, as Senator King writes, the aggressive target... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for legislation that would help lower the price of prescription drug prices for seniors and save taxpayer money. The Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, introduced today by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and cosponsored by Senator King, would empower Medicare to negotiate for the best possible prescription medication prices for seniors who are enrolled in Medicare Part D. “It’s... Continue Reading »
“The Federal Reserve Board would be well-served by someone with community bank experience,” – Senator King, May 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded the President’s announcement that he intends to nominate Allan R. Landon, a candidate with strong community bank experience, to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Senator King had previously urged the President to nominate an individual with such... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help provide fuel assistance to households struggling with their winter heating bills, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are once again leading the effort to restore and increase federal heating assistance to low-income families and seniors to past years’ levels. Collins and Reed are leading a bipartisan coalition of 43 U.S. Senators, including King, in urging the President to provide Fiscal Year (FY)... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law a provision sponsored by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) that creates insurance coverage parity between certain bank and credit union accounts. The Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act, legislation that Senator King introduced in and helped usher through the Senate, creates deposit insurance parity for credit unions by directing the National Credit Union Administration to extend share insurance coverage to trust... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined officials from Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) and the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to announce a new technology initiative aimed at improving civil legal aid for veterans, particularly underserved female veterans. The initiative, which is led by PTLA and supported by a 36-month grant from LSC, will expand StatesideLegal.org, a national legal assistance website for military members, veterans, and their families. It will... Continue Reading »
Senator Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree have written to the US Department of Agriculture to urge the federal government to buy 18 million pounds of frozen Maine wild blueberries to use in school lunch and emergency food assistance programs. "Not only are frozen wild blueberries a nutritious addition to school meals or emergency food programs, but USDA purchases also stabilize the price for growers who face challenges from domestic oversupply and international competition," they... Continue Reading »
