WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today after voting to advance the Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference Act. The legislation, which was drafted in response to the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision, would ensure that employers cannot deny certain required health benefits to their workers or other medical procedures, like vaccines and blood transfusions, when an employer has a religious objection. “I have... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) today introduced a resolution that would designate August 7th, 2014 as “National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day”. The Senators introduced the resolution in advance of August 7th, which will mark the 225th anniversary of President George Washington’s signing of the Lighthouse Act of 1789, which established the federal government’s role in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Fort Kent Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $2,850 and the Albion Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $50,160 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The funding for Fort Kent will be used to help the department to train firefighters while the funding for Albion will help the department purchase 18 complete sets of turnout gear as... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced they will introduce today The Strong Families Act, legislation to incentivize employers to voluntarily provide employees with paid parental or medical leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 requires employers of 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, which can be used for events like the birth or adoption of children, serious medical issues, or providing care to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today to the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, joined a bipartisan group of colleagues from the House and Senate in advocating for a reform to the federal budget and appropriations process that would convert it from an annual practice to a two-year cycle. Known as biennial budgeting, the reform would force Congress to become better stewards of taxpayer money... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement today in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) long-term budget outlook: “The CBO’s new outlook should be a wake-up call to my colleagues in both chambers,” Senator King said. “If we don’t take immediate action to gain a better hold of federal debt and put it on a sustainable path, we undeniably will face a fiscal... Continue Reading »
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote today to begin modernizing the E-Rate program: “I applaud the FCC for moving another step closer to bringing high-speed broadband to every school and library across Maine and America,” Senator King said. “The Internet has changed dramatically since the creation of the E-Rate program in 1996, and as... 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 recapped this week’s events in the nation’s capital. In his weekly address, Senator King discussed: The Senate’s confirmation of Dr. William “Bro” Adams to be the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Adams previously served as the President of Colby College, a position he held since... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – In an interview this morning with CNN New Day, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called for an end to the political blame-game and finger pointing surrounding the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexican border and called on Congress to engage in a substantive, thoughtful debate on the issue. “There’s too much shouting, too much finger pointing, too much squabbling….People need to take a deep breath, sit down, and look at the facts,” Senator King... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Highway Trust Fund faces a looming shortfall that could bring vital transportation projects across the country to a standstill, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today called on Congress to not only replenish the fund, but also to fulfill its obligation to the country by governing in a fiscally responsible manner. King, who spoke on the Senate floor, urged his colleagues to address the serious challenges that confront the country, like record debt and deficits as... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg to rethink a newly-proposed regulation that provides FDA with the authority to seize and destroy certain prescription drugs that patients purchased from outside the country. The letter, which was also signed by Senators David Vitter (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Dean Heller (R-Nev.), requests that the FDA modify the proposed rule to require... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today extolled the tremendous promise of advanced everyday technologies, like iPhones, in helping to detect, fight, and end cancer as well as other diseases and illnesses. Senator King, along with Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), spoke about the importance of supporting innovation in the field of health technology at a briefing entitled, “How Can Innovation Help End Cancer: A Briefing with Clinical Patient... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced the Senate’s confirmation of Dr. William “Bro” Adams to be the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Adams previously served as the President of Colby College. “Dr. Adams is a proven leader whose engagement and direction have enriched the State of Maine,” Senator Collins said. “A Vietnam War veteran, Fulbright Scholar, and Board Member for both... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act. A similar bill, authored by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), passed the Senate in January. The bipartisan bill allows veterinarians to legally carry and dispense controlled substances to protect the health and welfare of animals across the country, ensure public safety, and safeguard the nation’s food supply. “Mobile veterinary services are... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Demark Volunteer Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $157,510 and the Sullivan Volunteer Fire Association will receive a federal grant in the amount of $61,560 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding for Denmark will come through the AFG’s Vehicle Acquisition program and will help the department purchase a mini pumper fire... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence who has called on Congress to pass effective cybersecurity legislation, released the following statement today after the Committee approved the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) by a vote of 12-3. “For years the United States has been taking punches from cyber criminals across the globe intent on stealing intellectual property – essentially our ideas –... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of the Interior will distribute $421,711 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to the State of Maine for outdoor recreation and conservation projects. “We are strong supporters of the Land and Water Conservation Fund which helps states, like Maine, and local communities create new and revitalize outdoor recreation facilities and parks,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in honor of the 4th of July. He will celebrate the holiday by marching in the 42nd Bath Heritage Days Independence Day Parade. “Today, as communities across America come together to honor our great national holiday, we remember with tremendous pride those who braved enormous peril to conquer tyranny and create a new nation based upon the principle of freedom. “And though our country was borne out of... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – The office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the constituent outreach hours for the first two weeks of July. Constituent outreach hours are part of Senator King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies. No appointment is necessary. For... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will celebrate the 4th of July tomorrow by marching in the 42nd Annual Bath Heritage Days Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at the corner of North and Lincoln Streets. For more information, click HERE. WHO: U.S. Senator Angus King WHAT: 42nd Annual Bath Heritage Days Independence Day Parade WHEN: Tomorrow, July 4th beginning at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: The parade begins at the corner of North and Lincoln Streets, proceeds south on... Continue Reading »
