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 »
GEORGETOWN, ME – In response to the June jobs report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor, which revealed that the economy added 288,000 new jobs, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Today’s report is good news for the economy but there are still too many Americans who are playing catchup. And it’s our job, as elected officials, to do what we can to help those who haven’t found their way through these tough economic... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that four Maine fire departments will receive a total of $879,925 in federal grant funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Fire and rescue departments in Bradley, Madison, Scarborough and Caribou will use the grants for vehicle acquisition and operations and safety purposes. AFG grants are administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Our firefighters and first... Continue Reading »
LIMERICK, ME – Today U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured Limerick Machine Company, Inc. He released the following statement after surveying their manufacturing facility and learning about their customers, industry partners, history, expansion, and employees: “It was a pleasure to tour Limerick Machine this afternoon. It’s clear to me that the true strength and grit of the American economy is found at places like this, where they build the things that we live our lives... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Forest Service is awarding a grant in the amount of $231,800 to the Town of Falmouth. The funding, which is distributed through the Community Forest Program, will enable the town to purchase an additional 96-acres of forest land and add it to the existing 274-acre North Falmouth Community Forest. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the town plans to tie this property to a larger... Continue Reading »
BATH, 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 bipartisan job training legislation that passed in the Senate on Wednesday. The bill, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, will reform and streamline the workforce development system by eliminating 15 duplicative programs and providing... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his schedule for the upcoming weekend, which includes a trip to Boothbay as well as a visit to the La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival in Biddeford. The following events are open to the press: Friday, June 27th: 1:00 p.m.: Tour of Boothbay Craft... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement today in response to the release of the Recommendations and Report of the Task Force on US Drone Policy by the Stimson Center: “As the nature of warfare constantly evolves and as the U.S. develops new technologies to defend our country and its global security interests, we must be vigilant in ensuring the increased use of these technologies,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered a keynote address this morning at the 2014 Henry Bacon Breakfast Seminar in Washington, D.C. where he spoke about the impact of global climate change on the Arctic environment and the resulting implications for U.S. security, economic, and diplomatic interests. “What we are seeing in our generation – before our very eyes – is the revealing of a new and an... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Labor (DOL) will award a total of $4,850,000 in Job-Driven National Emergency Grant funds to be used in Maine. The funding will help provide job training to workers in high-demand industries who, through no fault of their own, lost their job. “For too many unemployed individuals in Maine, the struggle to find a new job is all too real,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill modernizes and improves existing federal workforce development programs, helps workers learn skills for 21st century jobs, and fosters the modern workforce. “There’s no denying that government workforce, job training, and education programs can be a real help to people looking for work. But when there are 47 different... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today approved the nomination of Dr. William “Bro” Adams to be the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Adams’s nomination now awaits a vote by the full Senate. “Dr. Adams is a proven leader whose engagement and direction have enriched the State of Maine,” Senator Collins said. “A Vietnam... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Newcastle Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $49,400 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through the Vehicle Acquisition Program and will be used to help purchase a brush truck to aid in grass/woods fires. “These federal firefighter grants are a critical resource for so many small Maine fire departments, including... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Labor (DOL) will award $1,493,763 in federal funds to be used in Maine for in-person assessments of Unemployment Insurance (UI) beneficiaries. These assessments, which are conducted at American Job Centers across the state, help UI recipients develop an individual re-employment plan and provide for a complete review of their UI eligibility. “These re-employment and eligibility... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today in response to the release of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) new report, Governing in a Polarized America: A Bipartisan Blueprint to Strengthen our Democracy, which provides several recommendations to improve the political process. “I welcome today’s report from the Bipartisan Policy Center and applaud leaders like Senator Snowe who have committed themselves to offering... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, today introduced the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act (DISCLOSE) Act of 2014. The bill would shine a light on so-called “dark money” by requiring organizations that spend money to influence elections to disclose their spending as well as their major sources of funding in a timely manner. “The perfect storm of recent Supreme Court... 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 two Maine airports have been awarded federal grants, totaling $450,000, from the Federal Aviation Administration to be used for general improvements and safety enhancements. “In a rural state like Maine, small airports play a critical role in supporting commerce and local businesses. This funding will help... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) are sharing with the public a discussion draft that would reform federal student loan repayment programs. Graduates today face a maze of federal student loan repayment programs from which to choose that often leave students confused about which programs best fits their needs. Furthermore, through years of ad hoc changes and expansions outside of Congressional authorization, little has been done to... Continue Reading »
