WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today passed an amendment authored by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) that would mandate and make clear that Maine communities are eligible for reimbursement from the government for costs of successfully appealing inaccurate flood maps. The amendment, which was approved as part of flood insurance relief legislation by a vote of 72-22 and passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week, now heads to President Obama’s desk for his... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following discussions with his colleagues on the Senate Intelligence Committee today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of that committee, released the following statement: “It is undeniable; news reports this week have been downright troubling. After discussions with my colleagues today on the Senate Intelligence Committee, I am encouraged by the Committee’s resolve to move forward. Because what really matters here is that we are going to get... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of three devastating reports released this week that highlight how more than 5.5 million Syrian children have been affected by the three-year-long Syrian crisis (UNICEF, Save the Children, World Vision), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on President Obama to develop and submit to Congress a more robust U.S. strategy for addressing the Syrian... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Angus King welcomed Zachary Duperry of Portland and Carolyn Liziewski of Gray, to the U.S. Capitol. Zachary and Carolyn are Maine’s delegates to the 52nd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). They, and 104 other students from across the country, are spending the week in Washington to study the American political process first-hand. “It was great to meet Zachary and Carolyn and congratulate them on this tremendous... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Angus King video-conferenced with students from Presque Isle Middle School as part of his ongoing “Capitol Class with Angus” series. The students asked questions about the situation in Ukraine, income inequality, the Affordable Care Act, and the Senator’s daily schedule. “I was delighted to connect with students at Presque Isle Middle School,” said Senator King. “I was very impressed by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, announced today that he plans to introduce legislation modeled on the Gephardt Rule that would re-establish a logical tie between the vote cast on the concurrent budget resolution and the vote cast to pay for the spending authorized by that budget resolution. The Gephardt Rule, devised by former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt, was used in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced a bipartisan effort in the Senate to protect American dairy farmers and producers from a European initiative that would change the common names for cheeses Americans enjoy every day. “Maine’s dairy farmers and cheese producers deserve fair access to the global marketplace,” Senator King said. “This attempt to ban traditional and well-recognized names could present a serious trade barrier and have harmful... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Ukraine Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk meets with President Obama and Congressional leaders today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, called on Congress to quickly pass a financial assistance package: “As part of an effort to forge an international response to Russia’s clear violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, Congress should immediately move to consider and pass... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Testifying as a Republican witness before the Subcommittee on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today criticized outdated, redundant, and overly-burdensome federal regulations that stifle economic growth and announced his support for bipartisan legislation that would streamline and improve the federal permitting process for major capital projects. “Androscoggin Savings Bank in Maine did not... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s remarks on the floor of the Senate this morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement today: “Based upon the facts as I currently understand them, I find this situation extremely troubling,” Senator King said. “At Mr. Brennan’s nomination hearing in February 2013, and in the privacy of my office, I made clear to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last night, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) took to the Senate floor with fellow members of the Senate Climate Action Task Force to highlight the impact of climate change in Maine, warn against the many dangers it poses, and urge immediate legislative action by Congress to mitigate its effects. “This isn’t a theoretical discussion. This isn’t just a science lesson. This has effects in all of our states. …In Maine, it’s the lobster... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, U.S. Senator Angus King video-conferenced with students from Thornton Academy as part of his ongoing “Capitol Class with Angus” series. The students asked questions about the budget, gun control, Maine’s fisheries, the importance of investing in infrastructure, and how the Senator determines which bills to sponsor. “It was great to connect with students at Thornton Academy,” said Senator King. “They... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to consider the nomination of Vice Admiral Michael S. Rogers, United States Navy, to be Director of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) once again called on Congress to take up and pass legislation that would help protect America’s critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. “Top intelligence, military, and security officials tell me that the next... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, supported passage of bipartisan legislation that would implement new, tough, and robust reforms to aggressively combat sexual assault in the military. “Today, we took a significant step toward making policy that will increase accountability, empower victims, and ensure that more perpetrators are brought to justice for their crimes,” Senator King said. “The only... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11th, at 2:30 p.m., U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will testify before the Subcommittee on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce about the morass of outdated and ineffective regulations that stifle economic growth and the need for Congress to press forward with regulatory reform efforts. Senator King will testify at the invitation of Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, which... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During an interview this morning with Bloomberg News, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) again called on his colleagues in Congress to pass an extension of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program. “I am hearing from people in Maine – just heartbreaking stories – people who’ve worked for 30 years, had long work histories, and through no fault of their own just can’t find anything – and this is the difference between being... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, Monday, March 10th, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will join his fellow members of the Senate Climate Action Task Force in speaking on the Senate floor over the course of the night to urge action on climate change. Senator King, who is expected to speak at approximately 10:30 p.m., will address the impact of climate change in Maine. “Climate change is a very real and dangerous threat to our future, and without action, it will have dire consequences not... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a part of his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Maine informed of his work in the nation’s capital, U.S. Senator Angus King sat down to share this week’s events in Washington. In his recap, Senator King discussed: His first Facebook Question and Answer session. A press conference he participated in highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for individuals affected by cancer and for those living with pre-existing conditions. A budget... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of the February Jobs report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor, which revealed stronger job growth numbers but an increase in the long-term unemployed of 203,000, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called on Congress to immediately pass an extension of emergency unemployment benefits: “While I am pleased to see more significant job growth this month after two consecutive months of weak numbers, this month’s report continues to emphasize... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to a decision today by the Canadian National Energy Board to approve the reversal of the Line 9 Sarnia to Montreal pipeline, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged Secretary of State John Kerry to require a Presidential Permit for and conduct an Environmental Impact Study of any future proposal that calls for a reversal of the Portland-Montreal Pipeline in order to pipe tar sounds south through Maine. “My constituents have consistently expressed... Continue Reading »
