WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the floor of the Senate, U.S. Senator Angus King today criticized the Administration’s policy of separating immigrant children from their parents at the border, which has resulted in more than 2,000 immigrant children being separated from their families in the last six weeks. In his remarks, Senator King pushed back against justifications that have been used in support of the policy, including that it serves as a deterrent, is morally justified by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County (HCC) a grant of $100,000. The Department’s Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) will provide the funding through its Rural Health Network Planning Grant Program, which promotes the planning and development of health care networks in order to... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined Portland City officials, neighborhood organizers, and social service leaders to tour the Portland Bayside neighborhood. In Bayside, Senator King visited the Portland Family Shelter, the Oxford Street Shelter, walked the neighborhood, and met with neighborhood residents to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the area, community concerns about the opioid epidemic, and ways to help Maine people struggling with... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its fiscal year 2018 work plan, which includes important dredging and maintenance projects in Maine totaling $11,780,000. The budget for the Army Corps of Engineers is overseen by the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, of which Senator Collins is a senior member. “We are pleased that the Army Corps of Engineers has advanced... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a video posted on his social media accounts today, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke out against the recent Department of Justice move to undermine the Affordable Care Act’s provisions protecting people with pre-existing conditions from discrimination by insurance companies. The full video can be watched HERE. “You may not have heard about this but tragically and amazingly in my mind, the Administration has gone to court to ask the courts to rule the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke on the floor of the Senate to urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to exempt honey and maple products from a new regulation that would require them to include an “added sugar” label. The FDA states that the change is meant to help consumers be aware of the amount of sugar they are adding to their daily diet, but maple and honey producers worry this regulation could easily be mistaken by consumers to refer... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for the Community Wood Energy Innovation Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the Community Wood Energy Program, which expires at the end of 2018. The legislation, which seeks to promote energy security and incentivize new uses for low-grade and low-value wood, was originally introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). “For generations, Maine people have... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In today’s hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pushed leaders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ensure that any exports of liquid natural gas (LNG) would not hurt people or businesses across Maine by jeopardizing America’s competitive advantage and driving up energy prices. “I just want on the record, I’m gravely concerned that we don’t get into [liquid... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to top Administration officials raising concerns about China’s attempts to undermine democratic institutions in the United States, and American leadership and alliances abroad. In the letter, which is addressed to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin, National Intelligence Director Dan Coats, Federal Bureau of... Continue Reading »
ELLSWORTH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator King visited the farm of Peter Cowin, the President of the Penobscot County Beekeeper’s Association who is also known as the ‘Bee Whisperer,’ to discuss a new regulation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would require honey and maple products to include “added sugar” on their nutrition label. The FDA states that the change is meant to help consumers be aware of the amount of sugar they are adding to their... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Eastport will receive a port visit during the city’s 2018 Fourth of July celebration. The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG-74), which has a crew complement of approximately 280 sailors. “We are pleased that the U.S. Navy will honor our state with this port visit during Eastport’s popular Fourth of July Festival,” said Senators... Continue Reading »
HAMPDEN, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 31 of his colleagues have introduced the Keep Families Together Act, to keep immigrant families together by preventing the Department of Homeland Security from taking children from their parents at the border. “America cannot just live by its national values when convenient – it has to be a full-time commitment,” said Senator King. “The DHS policy that purposely separates children from their parents falls... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Bath Iron Works has been awarded a $49,817,723 contract for lead yard services for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class ships. The contract includes options that could bring the cumulative value to $304,843,466 over five years. “This contract reflects the Navy’s ongoing confidence in BIW to support and deliver high-quality ships that are essential to our national... Continue Reading »
HAMPDEN, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today convened a roundtable discussion of strategies to combat Alzheimer’s Disease at the Bangor Public Library in Bangor. With June marking Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, Senator King, joined Alzheimer’s researchers, advocates, and medical professionals to host a roundtable discussion and answer questions on state and national efforts to end Alzheimer’s. Joining Senator King for the discussion were... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 37 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the Administration urging them end the policy of separating children from families who cross the Southwest border seeking asylum in the United States. Citing the American Academy of Pediatrics, the senators stressed the short- and long-term damage to these children from being unnecessarily separated from their families. The Senate letter echoes the message of more than 540 state... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) applauded a draft proposal from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai that would significantly increase funding for the Universal Service Fund’s Rural Health Care (RHC) Program. “Rural healthcare providers across Maine rely on telemedicine to ensure their patients can receive critical care in a timely manner,” said Senators Collins and King. “But with demand... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, a bipartisan bill that would help save taxpayer funds by ending erroneous payments to deceased individuals. “Commonsense solutions don’t get more commonsense than this: deceased individuals should not be receiving taxpayer dollars,” said Senator King. “The Social Security Administration’s database needs to be improved and... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of 30 Senators to ask the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend the challenge process for the map of eligible areas for Mobility Fund Phase II (MF II) support. The FCC’s presumptive eligibility map will help determine up to $4.53 billion in support for rural wireless broadband expansion over the next 10 years. “While you have noted that state, local, and Tribal governments can... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) visited the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lewiston. At the facility, Senator King met with administrators and staff and learned more about their work to care for Maine veterans in their communities, and he participated in a demonstration of the telehealth technology the CBOC is using to treat Maine veterans in their homes across the State. Senator King’s visit comes less... Continue Reading »
ALFRED, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) participated in the Limerick Memorial Day Parade, and gave remarks at a ceremony at Tibbetts Memorial Veterans Park. “Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and reflection,” said Senator King. “So as I spoke today at Tibbetts Memorial Park in Limerick, I thought of my friend, John McCain, who has always served his country honorably, ranging from his decorated time in uniform to his decades of bipartisan, serious work in... Continue Reading »
