WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to a series of initiatives announced by the President aimed at expanding broadband access across the country, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Broadband Internet is the foundation for economic innovation and development in the 21st century,” Senator King said. “And municipalities in Maine are ahead of the curve, with Rockport and South Portland leading the charge in deploying globally-competitive,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King is encouraging his Senate colleagues to utilize StatesideLegal.org, a national clearinghouse website founded in Maine that aids military and veteran families seeking legal information. In a letter circulated to his colleagues today, Senator King encouraged them to explore the website and share its many resources with their constituents. “I am writing today to let you know about a great program created in my home state of Maine,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today released this statement after being informed that UPM-Madison’s paper mill intends to curtail production for two weeks later this month. “We are troubled by these temporary layoffs, which will come as a blow to the workers, their families and the region. We have raised concerns regarding the unfair subsidies received by the Port Hawkesbury paper mill directly with the USTR, and we will continue to press the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today welcomed the unveiling of a cybersecurity legislation package by President Obama intended to protect American companies against cyber-attacks. “From CENTCOM to Sony, it couldn’t be more clear that a new sphere of warfare in the 21st century is going to be conducted by the click of a mouse and through lines of code. The price of American inaction against these threats is... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced today that he will vote to allow debate on the Keystone XL pipeline bill currently pending in the Senate. King remains opposed to the bill, however, which he voted against in committee last week and during the last Congress. He issued the following statement: “I cannot justify supporting legislation that circumvents an established and long-standing process of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the President’s official announcement today of his plans to make post-secondary education more affordable at community colleges, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Higher education in the 21st century is more important than ever, but the rising cost of college is posing severe obstacles to middle class students who want nothing more than a good education and the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today congratulated Muna Mohamed of Lewiston and Andrew Sandweiss of Bangor on their selection as Maine’s delegates to the 53rd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Muna and Andrew will join 102 other students from across the country in spending a week in the nation’s capital where they will have an opportunity to study the American political process first-hand. “I have the honor and privilege of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), along with Senators Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), today introduced the FAST Act, a bill to simplify the process of applying for and receiving federal financial aid to attend college, allow year-round use of Pell Grants, discourage over-borrowing and simplify repayments. The bill would reduce to a single postcard – called the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), along with Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), introduced legislation to reform federal student loan repayment programs. The Repay Act, which Senators King and Burr originally introduced last Congress, would simplify the complex maze of federal student loan repayment programs by consolidating many of the benefits of current... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement congratulating Governor Paul R. LePage on his inauguration for a second term as Maine’s Governor: “I join with the people of Maine in congratulating Governor LePage on his inauguration, and I wish him the best as he begins his second term,” Senator King said. “I have always believed that when the Governor succeeds, the people of Maine succeed, and I look forward to working... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) expressed his continued concern over the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to update the New Source Performance Standard for Residential Wood Heaters. The proposed update, which has been finalized by the EPA and sent to the OMB for review, aims to curb emissions of particulate matter. However, as Senator King writes, the aggressive target... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for legislation that would help lower the price of prescription drug prices for seniors and save taxpayer money. The Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, introduced today by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and cosponsored by Senator King, would empower Medicare to negotiate for the best possible prescription medication prices for seniors who are enrolled in Medicare Part D. “It’s... Continue Reading »
“The Federal Reserve Board would be well-served by someone with community bank experience,” – Senator King, May 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded the President’s announcement that he intends to nominate Allan R. Landon, a candidate with strong community bank experience, to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Senator King had previously urged the President to nominate an individual with such... Continue Reading »
