WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree today announced that they will begin accepting applications from Maine high school students for appointments to the four United States service academies operated by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine. Students should apply for a nomination in the spring and summer of their junior year. Senators Collins and King and Congressman Michaud and Congresswoman Pingree... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced he will chair a Senate Rules Committee Hearing on Wednesday, April 30th to examine the influence of undisclosed money on elections in the United States, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court decision McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, which abolished caps on an individual’s aggregate donations to all federal candidates, parties and some political committees. The hearing, entitled “Dollars and... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – As part of a two-day tour of manufacturers across Maine this week, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today toured and met with employees of FHC, Inc. in Bowdoin, Tex Tech Industries in Monmouth, and Jones & Vining in Lewiston. FHC, Inc. designs and manufactures microelectrodes used for brain surgery and produces medical research equipment. Tex Tech Industries manufactures engineered textiles, specializing in needle and woven felt since 1904, and Jones & Vining... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today surprised fourth grade student Molly Taub and her classmates at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. King was on his way to an event in Bowdoin this morning when he stopped by to greet Molly who had selected him for the topic of a school project and written a handwritten note asking him to meet her and her classmates. “It was a lot of fun to meet the fantastic students at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary and surprise Molly.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today announced the second rotation of constituent outreach hours for the month of April. 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... Continue Reading »
GUILFORD, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) continued to highlight the importance of reviving the American manufacturing sector this afternoon as he toured Hardwood Products, a 95-year old family-owned business that produces medical, diagnostic, and industrial sample collection devices as well as high-quality woodenware for the foodservice and craft industries at its two facilities in Guilford. “Hardwood is proof positive that, despite years of setbacks and roadblocks, the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – The Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission (SMPDC) today received a $500,000 award that will go toward the creation of a revolving loan fund to support startup and expanding businesses in SMPDC communities. The funding will allow SMPDC to offer increased assistance to businesses, communities and individuals impacted by manufacturing and defense closures or downsizings, and will support entrepreneurship and job creation across the region. “This funding... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) visited the Lewiston Adult Education Learning Center (LAE) and Tree Street Youth Center this morning where he commended the two organizations and underscored the importance of their work in helping expand educational opportunities for adults and at-risk youths in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area. “Lewiston Adult Education and Tree Street Youth Center are first-rate models of alternative education that are making a tremendous difference... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released his public schedule for the remainder of the week, which takes him through six towns across five counties and includes visits to an adult education center and afterschool youth center as well as several tours of different small businesses and local manufacturers. King is a strong supporter of U.S. domestic manufacturing and, in a recent speech on the Senate floor, called for an increase in investment in the sector. The... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – In response to Bowdoin College President Barry Mills’ announcement today that he intends to step down following the conclusion of the 2014-2015 academic year, U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement: “Barry has dedicated much of his life and professional career, including his thirteen years at the helm of Bowdoin, to seeing that students from all walks of life and from all across the globe have the opportunity to obtain a world-class education... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks today at the christening of USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) at Bath Iron Works (BIW). In his remarks, Senator King praised the talented men and women of BIW for their extraordinary work in building the next generation warship; spoke to the enduring legacy of the ship's namesake, Admiral Elmo "Bud" Zumwalt; applauded the men and women of the US Navy who will crew the ship; and underscored... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree, along with a bipartisan group of their Senate and House Colleagues, are urging the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse its proposal to close or consolidate 250 Farm Service Agency offices. The plan, they wrote, could be particularly disruptive to farmers in rural states like Maine who often depend on the technical assistance provided by local FSA officials. “As you... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to keep the people of Maine informed of hiswork in Washington, U.S. Senator Angus King sat down to discuss this week’s events in the nation’s capital. In his weekly address Senator King discussed: Bipartisan legislation passed by the Senate on Monday that would extend essential unemployment benefits for five months. Attorney General Eric Holder’s call to release as much information as possible from the Senate Intelligence... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Obama considers nominees to fill the seat of retiring Federal Reserve Board Governor Jeremy Stein, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and a bipartisan group of his colleagues are urging him to nominate a candidate with strong community bank experience. “Nominating an individual with community banking or supervisory experience would ensure that future Federal Reserve actions and regulations are tailored and reflect a nuanced understanding of the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that President Obama has appointed Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, as Commissioner of the Council of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization. The President also intends to nominate Dr. William “Bro” Adams, President of Colby College, to serve as the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. “We applaud the President’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, along with a bipartisan group of their New England colleagues, are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to conduct a thorough but expeditious review of a proposal to expand natural gas pipeline capacity in New England. Citing the limited capacity of existing natural gas pipelines and the resulting volatility of energy prices, Senators King and Collins, as well as Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Chris Murphy... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is highlighting a report released yesterday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that identifies several major areas of duplication and overlap within government agencies, programs, and initiatives that could be streamlined to reduce wasteful spending and make government more efficient. “The GAO’s report is absolutely eye-opening,” Senator King said. “I think most Americans would be shocked by the amount... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the City of Belfast has been awarded a $1,900,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which will support the reconstruction and enhancement of Front Street. By making improvements to the street and sewer line, the project aims to benefit businesses situated along Front Street, including Front Street Shipyard, which recently completed construction of a new pier. Last August,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today praised comments from Attorney General Eric Holder who this morning called for the public release of as much information as possible from the Committee’s report regarding the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Detention and Interrogation Program. “Attorney General Eric Holder is right – the American people ought to have the chance to read the report on the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the United States Senate voted today to approve a five-month extension of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program. The program, which lapsed at the end of last year, provides essential support to those who have been unemployed for more than six months, enabling them to stay in the labor force as they continue their search for job opportunities. “Emergency unemployment benefits are a lifeline for... Continue Reading »
