WASHINGTON, D.C. – After opposing a procedural motion on a bill that drastically underfunds critical veterans’ health care programs, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement calling on his colleagues to draft and pass appropriations legislation that adequately meets and serves the needs of America’s veterans: “America’s veterans deserve the best, highest-quality care... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) authorization set to expire tonight, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today renewed his call for Congress permanently reauthorize the program: “Congress should take immediate action to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a valuable program that has for decades protected and preserved land across this country for the benefit of future... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in support of former Congressman Mike Michaud’s nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor. In his remarks to the Committee, Senator King highlighted Michaud’s long-standing commitment to supporting veterans in Maine and around the country. “I’ve... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a total of $3,369,200 in grant funding for new construction developments in Presque Isle and Ellsworth. The City of Presque Isle will receive $1,549,200 to support the consolidation of a business from multiple locations and expansion into one industrial building that will allow medical device manufacturing company Acme Monaco to not only retain... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate this morning passed a short-term spending bill that funds the government through December 11, 2015: “While I am pleased the Senate finally came to its senses and passed a bill to avoid another disastrous government shutdown, it’s disappointing that we even had to confront the possibility to begin with,” Senator King said. “Pushing the country to the brink of another shutdown to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which was released today, contains several policy and funding provisions important to Maine and its economy, including several he authored as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The final conference report, which reconciles the differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill, includes King-authored measures supporting... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded two Maine schools, Coastal Ridge Elementary School in York and Minot Consolidated School in Minot, that have earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Only 335 schools across the nation were recognized for this achievement. “Here in Maine, we are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated members of the community who work hard to ensure that every child... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pressed high-ranking officials within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense to develop a more comprehensive national cyber-security policy. Senator King specifically pressed Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper, Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work, and Admiral Michael S. Rogers, the head of U.S. Cyber Command and Director at the National Security... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award the Greater Portland Council of Governments $113,500 to aid in the implementation of the Greater Portland Sustainable Food Production Cluster and support the continued development of Maine’s local food network. “Maine has seen very encouraging growth in the local food sector, and that growth has rippled throughout our communities and made... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor will award the State of Maine a total of $1,000,000 to strengthen its unemployment insurance program. The funding will also help prevent and detect improper benefit payments, improve program performance, address outdated information technology systems, and combat employee misclassification that underpays or denies benefits to workers. “Unemployment insurance... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $389,160 in grant funding to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency at Augusta as part of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2015 Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF). “Addiction to heroin and prescription opioids has become a tragic epidemic that continues to have a devastating impact on public health and safety in Maine and across this... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – During his keynote conversation this morning at Digital New England, a regional broadband summit held in Portland today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) underscored the need to expand broadband infrastructure in Maine and throughout New England. In his conversation with Susan Crawford, President Obama’s former Special Assistant for Science, Technology, and Innovation, and David Edelman, the President’s Special Assistant for Economic and Technology... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of National Lobster Day, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement: “We are pleased to join with Mainers in celebrating National Lobster Day to recognize the tremendous impact that the lobster industry has in our great state,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “Lobster not only represents a source of pride for our coastal and island communities, but it also symbolizes the steadfast work ethic... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined with local and state officials to cut the ribbon officially opening a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Modula, a global manufacturer of automated vertical storage systems. The new facility, which serves as Modula’s North America headquarters, employs about 50 people and is the result of a $10 million investment by the company. In his remarks at the event, Senator King, who continues to work in the Senate to... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, today released the following statement after the White House announced a new cyber-security agreement with China: “This is a positive first step for what has been a very complicated and, at times, combative issue for our two countries,” said Senator King. “Cyber-crime has a serious and substantial impact on our economy, and both the United States and China... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Climate Action Task Force, today welcomed the U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change released by President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which sets ambitious policy goals to reduce emissions in both countries and is another step forward in the work to reach a comprehensive global climate change agreement: “The United States has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead in... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Next Monday, September 28, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will deliver remarks at Digital New England, a regional broadband summit in Portland hosted by Next Century Cities and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Senator King will participate in a keynote conversation with Susan Crawford, President Obama’s former Special Assistant for Science, Technology, and Innovation, and David Edelman, the President’s Special Assistant for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that the White House will serve Maine lobster tomorrow night at the State Dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Senator King had reached out to the White House to request that it recognize National Lobster Day, which is also tomorrow, and which was designated as a result of a resolution introduced by Senator King, Senator Susan Collins, and fellow Senate colleagues from New England. The White House responded by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $73,000 in grant funding to MaineStream Finance in Bangor to help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital and expand their small businesses. “Small businesses help form the foundation of our economy and provide good jobs across Maine,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This grant funding will support MaineStream... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After opposing the advancement of a government spending bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement: “Using a government funding bill and the threat of a shutdown to try to defund Planned Parenthood is not governing. It’s irresponsible, and the American people – especially the thousands of women and men who rely on Planned... Continue Reading »
