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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday March 15, 2022 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Pingree: Maine Delegation Urges More USDA Aid for PFAS Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and fully utilize all USDA resources and authorities that can assist in responding to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, which is increasingly impacting Maine famers and rural co  more

Sen. Collins Receives Congressional Champion of Youth Award From Boys & Girls Clubs
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Susan Collins met virtually with leaders of the Maine Boys & Girls Clubs from Portland, Falmouth, and Presque Isle. During the meeting, Senator Collins was honored with the Congressional Champion of Youth Award for her longstanding commitment to ensuring that youth have the tools and resources they need to achieve their true potential. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognized Senator Col  more

Sen. Collins: Maine Delegation Urges More USDA Aid for PFAS Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and fully utilize all USDA resources and authorities that can assist in responding to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, which is increasingly impacting Maine famers and rural c  more

Sen. King Touts Impact of Federal Funds at Maine Medical Center
PORTLAND, Maine, March 15 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on March 14, 2022: U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today toured Maine Medical Center to witness the work of its team first-hand, see the impacts of federal funding on Maine's healthcare system in-person, and thank healthcare workers for all their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Senator King met with senior leaders and healthcare providers to hear the latest developments i  more

Sen. King: Maine Delegation Urges More USDA Aid for PFAS Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and fully utilize all USDA resources and authorities that can assist in responding to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, which is increasingly impacting Maine famers and rural   more