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PublishedAugust 10, 2023
Golden looks to help dwindling Blue Dog Democrats stage a comeback for moderates
The Blue Dog Coalition at its peak boasted 54 members; now it has 10. Three young leaders are hoping they can reestablish the power of the group.
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban
Three of the state's four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don't believe it's practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Maine delegation to fight bill that would repeal ‘pause’ in lobstering regulations
A proposal by an Arizona congressman would eliminate a six-year freeze on new fishing rules intended to protect endangered whales.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Jared Golden: Build Back Better bill needs more work to get my vote
Maine's 2nd District congressman writes that he supports many of the president's goals but he has questions about how they would be implemented.
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PublishedJune 9, 2021
Rep. Golden helps negotiate bipartisan $1.25 trillion House infrastructure proposal
The proposal by the Problem Solvers Caucus comes a day after talks between President Biden and Senate Republicans collapsed.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the 'Gang of 16,' which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Maine historians see unprecedented event in storming of U.S. Capitol
The breach of the Capitol building by pro-Trump extremists is more in line with coups that have occurred in other, less stable countries.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Snags on COVID-19 relief will likely force weekend session in Congress
Negotiators managed to keep their frustrations in check, at least publicly, even as the chances for announcing a deal Thursday seemed to slip away.
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PublishedJune 27, 2020
Maine congressional delegation supports more coronavirus relief, but priorities vary
All four of the state's delegates to Congress back more aid for state and local governments, however, opinions differ on whether to send another round of stimulus checks directly to Maine households.
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