Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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Maine’s members of Congress frustrated but not without hope after recent chaos
In interviews with the Press Herald, Angus King, Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden reflected on the near-shutdown of the federal government followed by the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – and what happens next.
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Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
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Top federal official calls for more funding to study PFAS crisis
Maine’s congressional delegation is backing efforts to secure funding for more PFAS research at the federal level.
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Members of Maine’s delegation react to Biden budget proposal
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says it’s time ‘to make our country safer, more competitive,’ while independent Sen. Angus King says he will be evaluating the defense budget and Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree applauds the president’s focus on battling the ‘climate crisis.’
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Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.
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Federal budget deal includes millions for Maine projects
Maine’s congressional delegation added millions of dollars worth of local and regional projects to the massive budget bill.
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Electoral protections advance but tribal sovereignty provision left out of massive federal bill
The omnibus spending bill must pass the Senate and House to become law before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 4.
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As Maine’s influence in Congress wanes, Sen. Collins holds on to clout
Rep. Chellie Pingree will lose ground next year in a Republican-controlled House, but the Republican senator’s seniority makes her the vice chair of Appropriations, where Democrats will rely on her endorsements.