WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in support of former Congressman Mike Michaud’s nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor. In his remarks to the Committee, Senator King highlighted Michaud’s long-standing commitment to supporting veterans in Maine and around the country. 

“I’ve worked with Mike closely for many years, and he is a man of true character. He is a man who is passionate in the defense of his constituents and the people that he represents, and in this case, it will be the veterans of America,” said Senator King. “Mike Michaud probably has as much experience in veterans affairs issues as anyone in the Congress. His experience in this area – his knowledge of veterans, his connections to veterans in Maine – are really deep and extensive. He has demonstrated his commitment to veterans and to their needs, and the role that the Department of Labor and the veterans administration can and should play. This is a good Maine man, and I’m happy and honored to be here to present him to you today.”

Video of Senator King’s testimony in support of Michaud’s nomination is available HERE.

If confirmed, Michaud will lead the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) at the Department of Labor, an agency dedicated to preparing veterans, servicemembers, and their families for meaningful careers by providing them with employment resources and expertise.

Congressman Michaud represented Maine’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2015. During his time in office, he served as a member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, including serving as Ranking Member of the Committee from 2013-2015. Michaud also served in the Maine State Legislature during the entirety of then-Governor King’s Administration from 1995-2003, and served as Senate President in 2001.  

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