WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement today regarding the President’s announcement that he will seek Congressional approval to conduct military action in Syria: “I believe the President is right to seek the support and approval of the United States Congress before moving forward with military action against the Assad regime.” “As a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, I have been closely... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today praised an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy that it is awarding Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) two grants totaling nearly $5 million to improve their TidGen Power System. “Renewable energy sources, like tidal power, offer a promising opportunity to help our state and nation make significant strides in the direction of energy security and independence,” Senators Collins and King said in a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Bradley Volunteer Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $6,793 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through AFG’s Fire Prevention and Safety Program, which provides funding for projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to reduce injury and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree will host an upcoming Military Academy Seminar, in cooperation with Maine Maritime Academy, in Portland on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, from 5:30–8:00 PM. Students, parents and guidance counselors who are interested in the application process for the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine and Coast Guard... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following an announcement by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of a new telephone scam, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King are urging Maine’s seniors to remain mindful of potential and harmful scams. “Telephone and various types of other scams have become more and more prevalent in recent years, and if successful, can be absolutely devastating for the victim,” Senator Collins and King said in a joint statement. “We urge all Maine... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 28, 1963, then 19-year old Angus King joined with hundreds of thousands of people on the National Mall to watch Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his historic “I Have a Dream Speech.” Tomorrow, August 28, 2013 – exactly fifty years later – Senator Angus King (I-ME) will again be on the National Mall, this time joining President Barack Obama and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as other dignitaries, at the Let... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Staples founder and former CEO, Thomas Stemberg, joined CNBC’s The Kudlow Report yesterday to voice his support for Senator Angus King’s (I-ME) and Senator Roy Blunt’s (R-MO) bill to review and curtail outdated regulations. Yesterday, Mr. Stemberg also published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal expressing his support for the Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013. To read the op-ed, click here. “I invest in small businesses.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Maine will receive more than $7.9 million in grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security to help state and local officials build and enhance preparedness for regional and national emergencies. Funding is being distributed as follows: $3.46 million from the State Homeland Security Grant Program which may be used for planning and organization or the purchase of equipment to prevent and respond to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that six Maine airports have been awarded federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration totaling more than $1.8 million to be used for general improvements and safety enhancements. “Maine's large geographic area makes air travel an important transportation option that connects towns and cities across the state,” said Senator King. “Maine's small airports play a vital role in supporting local businesses,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announced today that it has begun its statewide selection process, and Senators Susan Collins and Angus King encourage Maine high school students to apply. The USSYP brings two students from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity to Washington to experience an intensive week-long educational program about the workings of the Senate and the federal government overall.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that Caribou Municipal Airport will receive a grant totaling $1,894,695 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the purpose of runway rehabilitation. “Caribou Municipal Airport supports the region's economy and also serves as a vital link for emergency patients from Cary Medical Center and northern Maine... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced several grants and loans totaling $3,965,590 have been awarded to Maine by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Project. “Loans and grants provided by the USDA are critical to providing many services in rural communities that might otherwise have been unaffordable,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This funding will make it possible to improve... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today applauded J.D. Irving, Limited announcement that the company’s Sawmill Division will invest $30 million in a new state-of-the-art softwood sawmill in Ashland. “This new sawmill will have a positive economic impact in Aroostook County and well beyond,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This investment will create as many as 60 permanent jobs and confirms the economic... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree remind local farmers and interested consumers that officials from the Food and Drug Administration will be available this coming Monday to answer questions and hear concerns about the federal government’s proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules. The public forum, which is being hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, will... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech to a crowd of a quarter million people gathered on the National Mall. Among them was 19 year old Angus King, then a student at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Today, 50 years later, Senator Angus King (I-ME) again returned to the National Mall to join in a ceremony with President Obama, former Presidents Clinton and Carter, as well as many other dignitaries, to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama today signed into law the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, a bill coauthored by U.S. Senator Angus King that lowers student loan interest rates for all students who have taken out or will take out a loan after July 1, 2013. Senator King attended the White House signing ceremony this afternoon. “I am pleased to see this bill, which has broad bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, signed into law by the President,” Senator... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two federal grants totaling $105,000 to the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. The first grant awards $50,000 to fund a wildlife hazard assessment in order to identify wildlife species in the area and assess their numbers, locations, and local movement. The second grant provides $55,000 for the necessary... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $193,500 to Oxford County Regional Airport for the construction of a perimeter fence. The fence is intended to increase security and safety by preventing unauthorized access to the property and deterring wildlife and people from inadvertently traversing the runway. “Maine... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the U.S. Navy will not pursue plans to repair the USS MIAMI. "We are disappointed by the Navy’s decision to discontinue repairs to the USS MIAMI. Inactivating the MIAMI will mean a loss to our nuclear submarine fleet – yet another unfortunate consequence of the across-the-board... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today after being notified by the Department of Defense (DOD) that the number of furlough days DOD civilian employees will have to endure this fiscal year has been reduced from eleven to six: “While we certainly welcome Secretary Hagel’s announcement today, as well as the sense of relief that it may bring to DOD civilian employees across Maine, we’re still keenly aware of the... Continue Reading »
