WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement on the nomination of Gina Haspel to serve as CIA Director: “There is no question that our intelligence professionals are America’s first line of defense against serious international threats, and as a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I have spent the last five and a half years working with my colleagues to ensure those on the front line have the tools they need to protect... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement regarding the President’s decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran and exit the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “Today’s announcement is not surprising, given the President’s repeated threats to the JCPOA, but it is disappointing and potentially disastrous to U.S. interests. I believe that this is the wrong choice for America’s national security, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined his U.S. Senate colleagues in honoring the critical work of federal, state, county, and local government employees and members of the uniformed services by passing a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by Senator King, which designates May 6-12, 2018 as Public Service Recognition Week. “Public servants teach our children, protect our communities, and ensure that our citizens have access to vital government... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) met with Maine business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs to discuss the implications a repeal of net neutrality could have on startups, job creators, and Maine’s statewide economy. “The free and open internet is an important driver of America’s 21st century economy, and it must be protected,” said Senator King. “Today’s conversation showed that Maine’s tech community is aware, engaged,... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) hosted a listening session with Maine veterans in Brunswick to discuss issues facing veterans in our state, and the qualities and values they are looking for in a new VA Secretary. “America’s veterans have made huge contributions to our national security through their service and sacrifices, and have earned our nation’s undying gratitude,” said Senator King. “Our veterans deserve the best care and... Continue Reading »
SCARBOROUGH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) attended the 2018 Southern Maine Spring Senior Expo in Scarborough to visit with exhibitors and speak with Maine seniors about the issues they face. “The old adage tells that ‘with age comes wisdom,’ and this is true – but it leaves out the second half of the phrase: ‘and also challenges,’” said Senator King. “As the state with the oldest median age, Maine is... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME –Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined students, job training professionals, and business and community leaders at Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) and the Bangor Chamber of Commerce in Bangor to discuss ways to grow the state’s economy to help hardworking people get skilled jobs in Maine. “Businesses across Maine tell me the same thing: they need more qualified workers,” said Senator King. “This affects every industry, from trucking... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded the selection of three Maine regions to participate in a national pilot program designed to facilitate investments in high-speed internet and intelligent infrastructure. The Maine-based projects, which make up three of the five regions selected nationwide, include the city of Sanford, Old Town – Orono Fiber Corporation, and a collaboration of community groups in the Downeast region, including Eastern Maine Electric... Continue Reading »
Westbrook, ME – At an event at Independent Transportation Network of America’s (ITNAmerica) headquarters today celebrating the organization’s one millionth ride for seniors, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King presented Katherine Freund, the founder and president of ITNAmerica, with the text of a congressional resolution they authored commemorating this significant milestone. Their resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate last week. Senator Collins... Continue Reading »
ROME, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) attended the Spring 2018 Open House at the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat in Rome, which brings injured veterans and their families to Maine in order to help the veterans overcome physical obstacles with the support of family members. “Travis Mills’ personal motto is ‘never give up, never quit,’ and that spirit is on full display at the retreat,” said Senator King. “Veterans and their families... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the April edition of his Inside Maine Podcast. In this edition, Senator King speaks with Ed Cervone, Executive Director of Educate Maine, about his work to provide technical education opportunities and encourage more people from nontraditional backgrounds to pursue careers in IT. Senator King also speaks with Peter Vigue, chairman of The Cianbro Companies, about the Cianbro Institute, which offers technical training to the... Continue Reading »
DAMARISCOTTA, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined Damariscotta Region Chamber Director Stephanie Gallagher to visit local businesses in Damariscotta and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the economy in the Midcoast, from broadband expansion to workforce development. “Damariscotta and Newcastle are fortunate to have such thoughtful, hardworking Maine people investing in their community and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), recognizing the Independent Transportation Network of America (ITN) on providing its one millionth ride to older and visually impaired individuals. “As our nation’s overall population grows older and lives longer, there is a serious need to provide seniors access to the transportation options necessary for them to maintain their... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced their support for the Extreme Risk Protection Order and Violence Prevention Act. The legislation encourages states to give law enforcement the authority to prevent individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms, while still providing due process protections. “As a nation, we must examine the common thread that connects many acts of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the text of a statement submitted to the Congressional Record, recognizing the 40th anniversary of Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) of Brunswick, and congratulated CEI’s founders and employees on their leadership in rural economic development over the years. A representative from Senator King’s office presented the statement last night during CEI’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. “Since... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement regarding the nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to serve as the Secretary of State. “Director Pompeo would not be my choice for this position,” Senator King said in part. “But agreement with him on all issues cannot be the standard; if it were, every cabinet vote would be a partisan exercise with the party opposing the president voting ‘no’ on each nominee… The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that a combined total of $3,200,000 in federal funding has been awarded for the assessment and cleanup of 10 Brownfields sites in Maine. The federal grants awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assist local communities as they work to redevelop these contaminated sites in order to promote environmental integrity and future economic investment. “The cleanup and proper disposal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released a video of his remarks for the Maine Emergency Management Agency’s (MEMA) 10th Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference, a two-day conference held today and tomorrow at the Augusta Civic Center. During his remarks, Senator King commended Maine’s first responders for the critical work they do to keep Maine people safe in their communities and underscored the importance of communication and coordination for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Ranking Member on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, honored the National Park System on the Senate floor. King’s remarks came during National Park Week, which was designated to be April 21st to April 29th by a King-led resolution that passed the Senate last week. “When I left office as Governor of Maine in January of 2003, my family and I the next day took off in a 40 foot RV to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is releasing $5,282,021 in funding for Maine through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), including $193,000 for tribes and tribal organizations. Maine will receive a total of $40,264,690 for LIHEAP in fiscal year (FY)... Continue Reading »
