WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help millions of low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes afford their energy bills this coming winter, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, along with a bipartisan group of 46 of their colleagues, are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to quickly release as much federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) heating aid as possible. “The LIHEAP program is one of our most effective tools to... Continue Reading »
GORHAM, ME – In response to the September jobs report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor, which revealed that the economy added 248,000 new jobs, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Today’s report provides welcome news that the economic recovery is approaching the pace we need to restore the pre-recession jobs climate. On National Manufacturing Day, the report also unfortunately shows flat manufacturing growth, demonstrating... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement this evening in response to news that more than 76 million JPMorgan Chase accounts have been compromised by a cyber-attack: “This terrible news only further underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass comprehensive cyber security legislation,” Senator King said. “The longer we wait to take action, the more vulnerable we become, and... Continue Reading »
ASHLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a strong advocate for the American manufacturing sector, joined with state officials and local business leaders in Ashland as Ecoshel, a manufacturer of premium exterior shingles; ReEnergy, a biomass electricity production facility; and Irving Woodlands Sawmill, a wood supply company, launched a new era of job creation and economic innovation in Aroostook County. All together, the new facilities are expected to directly support... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) today released this statement following the announcement that Verso will close its Bucksport paper mill later this year: “This is absolutely devastating news for these dedicated employees and their families, as well as for Bucksport and the surrounding communities. Many of these workers have spent much of their lives working at the mill and have poured their hearts into the work there. “As these... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States this week, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, will travel to India October 6-11, stopping in New Delhi and Mumbai. In New Delhi, the senators will meet with senior Indian defense and foreign... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that the City of Lewiston will receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development $2,995,159 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program grant program funding, and an additional $400,000 in healthy homes funding. The City of Lewiston will address lead hazards in 225... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the National Park Service has designated two new national historic landmarks in Maine, recognized as places that possess exceptional value and quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. The Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle and Eagle Island in Harpswell were designated along with seven other sites from across the country, joining the more than 2,500 national... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) will receive $2,499,977 in federal funding from the Department of Labor (DOL) to support and expand ongoing efforts to train displaced workers, including those eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance. The KVCC project, titled “Advancing Healthcare and Construction Careers in Mid-Maine,” will support job training programs in the construction, healthcare and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that several housing authorities and municipalities in Maine will receive a total of $401,658 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant funding will come through HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) and will be used to help public housing... Continue Reading »
FALMOUTH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with fourteen of his colleagues, applauded the Obama Administration’s efforts to act on climate changed, while urging swifter action to limit methane pollution from oil and natural gas production. Methane is the principal component of natural gas and emits less carbon pollution than coal or oil when burned to generate heat or electricity. However, when natural gas leaks before it is burned, it is significantly worse... Continue Reading »
KITTERY, ME – This morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) began a string of visits to facilities across southern Maine that provide long-term care and support services to Maine’s aging and elderly populations with a tour of Durgin Pines in Kittery. King surveyed the Durgin Pines rehabilitation and long-term care homes and spoke with medical staff and residents. Later in the day, King will also visit Truslow Adult Day Care Center in Saco, OceanView in Falmouth, and Thorton Oaks in... Continue Reading »
FREEPORT, ME – This morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) delivered the keynote address at the Envision Maine Summit in Freeport. His remarks entitled, “A Moment of Opportunity for Maine’s Economy” focused on how Maine’s entrepreneurs and innovators can help to build a powerful, next-generation economy that can create and sustain jobs within the state. “What’s the key to economic growth? It’s a question I’ve been thinking about for more... Continue Reading »
FALMOUTH, ME – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today in response to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor that Old Town Fuel and Fiber’s application for federal Trade Adjustment Assistance for the furloughed Old Town workers has been denied: “The layoffs at the Old Town Mill were a blow to the workers and their families who were already squeezed tight in this tough economy, and this latest announcement from the Department... Continue Reading »
NEW GLOUCESTER, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm that also includes a diverse business campus and serves as an educational and recreational venue. King visited Pineland’s market, creamery, and equestrian center. “In Maine, we are lucky to have a vibrant and expanding local food movement that’s really a testament to the hard work of our farmers who strive day in and day out to grow and provide... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) traveled to Augusta where he toured Kennebec Technologies, a manufacturer of high-precision machine products that supports more than 65 jobs in the area. Led by President and CEO, Charles “Wick” Johnson on his tour, Senator King surveyed the production floor, met with employees, and learned about the innovative strategies that underpin the company’s sustained growth even while much of the country’s manufacturing... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that the agency is updating four of its previously-proposed rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) after hearing concerns from King and others that the resulting regulations would have unduly burdened small and midsized farmers: “I am encouraged to see that the FDA is beginning to listen to the... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – As part of his ongoing effort to keep the people of Maine informed of his work in Washington, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) recapped this week’s events in the nation’s capital: ISIL and the Administration’s strategy in Iraq and Syria, along with the appropriations bill passed by Congress that authorizes aid to train and equip vetted elements of the moderate Syrian opposition. The Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, where members of both the House... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Climate Action Task Force, offered his support to the roughly one thousand Mainers who are traveling down to New York today to march at the upcoming United Nations Climate Summit hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon. “Thank you for marching on behalf of everyone in Maine, and around the world, who is already being affected by climate change and who will be affected in years to come.... Continue Reading »
King Tours KICTeam Technical Cleaning in Auburn AUBURN, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured KICTeam Technical Cleaning, an Auburn company that develops, manufactures, and distributes innovative disposable cleaning and maintenance products for various technology equipment. King also addressed the KICTeam employees following the tour. “KICTeam and other Maine manufacturers face daunting competition in today’s global market,” said Senator King. “But as... Continue Reading »
