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the Subcommittee on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce about the morass of outdated and ineffective regulations that stifle economic growth and the need for Congress to press forward with regulatory reform efforts.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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to advance bipartisan legislation that makes robust and comprehensive reforms to the military justice system to combat sexual assault in the military. The Victims Protection Act of 2014, authored by Senators Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), strengthens a series of groundbreaking reforms that were passed in the Fiscal Year 2014 National... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a letter last week from U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Treasury Department today announced that it is streamlining health insurance reporting requirements for businesses. The rules, mandated under the Affordable Care Act and finalized this afternoon, will only require a single, consolidated form to avoid duplicative reporting and simplify certification options for employers that provide healthcare, including an option to ease reporting by not separately... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today during a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget proposal, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a proponent of efforts to upgrade America’s infrastructure and transportation system, welcomed comments from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Sylvia Burwell that America should focus greater attention on repairing and maintaining its aging infrastructure. “I was encouraged by Director Burwell’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $3 million in federal funding to dredge the Royal River as soon as this coming fall. “Our nation’s ports and harbors, especially those in Maine, play an integral role in supporting local economies, commerce, and marine trade jobs. There is an ongoing need to see that they are properly maintained and managed,” Senators Collins and King said... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today, U.S. Senator Angus King, along with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), continued their effort to highlight the positive impacts the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is having on millions of Americans throughout the country. Senator King spoke about his personal battle with cancer and emphasized the Affordable Care Act’s goal to provide higher-quality... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) expressed his deep concern for the process employed by the National Park Service (NPS) that led the agency to end its longstanding relationship with the Acadia Corporation (Acadia Corp.) and asked the committee to review the pending contract and press NPS for answers regarding its selection process. “I believe that the selection process for... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King honored the 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (286 CSB) Maine Army National Guard at a Meritorious Unit Citation Ceremony in Bangor. The 286 CSSB mobilized on January 24, 2009 in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom with 81 Soldiers to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, and today’s ceremony recognized their service and sacrifice as well as that of their families. “Throughout our history, brave men and women from Maine have... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that they will continue to exclude white potatoes from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly referred to as WIC. “I am extremely disappointed that, despite overwhelming evidence showing the nutritional benefits of white potatoes, USDA has decided to continue its exclusion of fresh potatoes... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a part of his ongoing effort 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 weekly address, Senator King discussed: His recent trip to the Middle East with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). His efforts to reduce regulatory burdens placed on businesses by insurance reporting requirements in the Affordable Care Act. His meetings with Maine residents... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urging him to ease the regulatory burdens placed on businesses by streamlining insurance reporting requirements. Under proposed rules issued by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which were mandated by the Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 or more employees are required to submit to the IRS forms which certify that they offered health care coverage to... Continue Reading »
