BUCKFIELD, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured Wells Wood Turning & Finishing, Inc. in Buckfield, which is currently in the process of manufacturing the last batch of collectable Easter eggs to be used in this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. The “Blue Robin’s Egg” batch will be part the larger 85,000 multicolored eggs ordered from the company for the White House’s annual event. “Wells Wood Turning and Finishing is an excellent... Continue Reading »
BUCKFIELD, ME – In a letter today with fifteen of his colleagues, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called on the Senate Appropriations Committee to support new investment and resources for a Safe Transportation of Energy Products Fund to address existing and emerging issues related to the transportation of Bakken crude and other energy products. The letter also asks for increased investment for inspection personnel. “We urge you to support new funding for a Safe Transportation of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to keep the people of Maine informed of his work 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: A ceremony last Friday during which he presented Captain Lester Slate of Exeter with several service medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, for his lifesaving act of heroism during the Second World War. The surge in... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – In response to the March jobs report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor, which revealed the economy added 192,000 new jobs, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement calling on Congress to find middle ground on a minimum wage increase: “After months of moderate job growth, today’s report is welcomed news – and when taken in combination with the revised January and February employment numbers, we are moving in the right... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), authors of the PROTECT Act (S. 2007), today issued a response to the Administration’s FDASIA Health IT Report. In 2012, Congress mandated that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in consultation with other agencies, publish a proposed strategy and recommendations on a risk-based regulatory framework for health information technology to be published by January 1, 2014. FDA’s draft report,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate this evening passed a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) that calls on President Obama to develop and submit to Congress a more robust U.S. strategy for addressing the Syrian humanitarian crisis. “As a member of the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, I have traveled to the Middle East and seen firsthand the terrible toll the civil war in Syria is having all across the region, particularly when it comes to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, U.S. Senator Angus King will tour Wells Wood Turning & Finishing, Inc. in Buckfield, which manufactured approximately 85,000 collectable, multicolored Easter eggs for this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. The company employs about thirty people and manufacturers a wide variety of high-quality wood products including various handles, drawer knobs, and table legs, among many other custom products. As part of its special product line, the company... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today after voting in favor of declassifying the Findings & Conclusions and Executive Summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report regarding the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Detention and Interrogation Program: “Our credibility around the globe depends on our reputation. Today we took an important step forward in living up to our reputation as a nation that believes in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the floor of the United States Senate, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called for a greater investment in American manufacturing and, to that end, announced his support for bipartisan legislation that would help jumpstart innovation and promote manufacturing across Maine and the country. The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 would establish a network of industry-led manufacturing institutes to help bridge the gap between research... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in the wake of the Supreme Court decision McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, which abolished caps on an individual’s total donations to federal candidates, parties and some political committees, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation that would give Americans the information they need to know about who is really funding the candidates on their ballot. The Real Time Transparency Act of 2014 would require that all contributions of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their decision to vote in favor of declassifying the Findings & Conclusions and Executive Summary of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report regarding the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Detention and Interrogation Program. This report was originally approved by the Committee in December 2012, before Senators Collins and King joined the Committee. The Senate Select Committee on... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded the news this afternoon that more than seven million Americans have signed up for private health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “The incredible surge in sign-ups over the last few days sends a clear message: the American people want high-quality health care that won’t break the bank, and they know the Affordable Care Act will help them get it,” Senator King said. “In fact, because of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a bipartisan group of New England Senators in calling on the Administration to support the re-nomination of Acting Chairman Cheryl LaFleur to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Citing LaFleur’s unparalleled expertise on energy issues impacting the Northeast region, Senators Collins and King, along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Edward Markey (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the United States Senate voted today to once-again adopt a temporary, one-year fix of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate formula, known as the ‘Doc-Fix’, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called for a comprehensive solution to the 12-year old problem by passing the Medicare Drug Savings Act. “For more than a decade, Congress has failed to find a fix for the Medicare payment system because of ongoing disputes over the best way to pay for it. This... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King urge the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider the economic effect of regulating so-called “spent grains” when crafting a final rule to protect our nation’s food supply. Spent grains is the term used to refer to the product that is leftover after a brewer heats grains to extract sugar, protein, and other nutrients used in the beer-making process. ... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today released a letter that they wrote to U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan urging the implementation of regulatory and administrative relief measures for public housing authorities (PHAs) in Maine and across the country. In addition, the Senators also released HUD’s response, which praises their suggestions and outlines relief measures that have already been adopted to help PHAs maximize... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) debated Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) on Fox News Sunday and renewed his long-held promise to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to reach sensible solutions that will improve the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and help ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care. After his appearance, Senator King released the following statement underscoring his comments: “The ACA is already beginning to... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today presented World War II veteran Captain Lester Slate of Exeter with several service medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, for his lifesaving act of heroism during the Second World War. “As a citizen of the United States and as a United States Senator, I was honored to be with Captain Slate as he received the recognition he so richly deserves for his service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation,” Senator King... Continue Reading »
KENNEBUNK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today attended a naturalization ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Middle School of the Kennebunks in which 71 people from more than 30 countries were officially granted U.S. citizenship. King, who spoke at the ceremony, congratulated the new Americans on their citizenship and emphasized the importance of diversity in enriching our society. “It was a privilege to participate in today’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to keep the people of Maine up to date with his work 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: His recent trip to the Arctic where he spent 20 hours aboard the USS NEW MEXICO, a VIRGINIA-class, nuclear powered, attack submarine. A letter he sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, urging him to consider one of... Continue Reading »
