The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.
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Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
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Maine delegation urges Trump administration to unfreeze digital equity grants
Maine’s members of Congress argue that terminating the Digital Equity Act and related grants “will have an outsized impact on Maine families, small businesses, and communities.”
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At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause at some of the questions and responses. One attendee was asked to leave after repeatedly demanding the congresswoman describe the Trump administration as ‘Nazis.’
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Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Critics of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, said it will make it harder for some people to vote, especially those who have changed their names.
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Medicaid cuts would be devastating, Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients say
A bill that will likely include substantial cuts to the program has passed the U.S. House and will be considered by the Senate this year.
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King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.