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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Wednesday July 13, 2022 ( 4 items )  

Reps. Golden, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent VA Closures in Rural Maine and Across the Country
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and David McKinley (WV-01) today introduced a bipartisan bill designed to prevent the closure of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in rural communities across the country, including in Houlton, Fort Kent, and Rumford. The bill would eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure (AIR) Commission, which was created by Congress in 2018 and is charged with reviewing and proce  more

Sen. King Applauds Confirmation of Dettelbach as ATF Director
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the following statement applauding the Senate's bipartisan vote to confirm Steve Dettelbach as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). King previously backed Dettelbach's confirmation in May. "The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a vital law enforcement agency that keeps American  more

Sens. Collins, King, Rep. Golden Announce $1M for Houlton Tribal Wastewater Investment
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Jared Golden today announced that Houlton Water Company is receiving $1,082,000 in federal funding to replace the Foxcroft Road and Clover Circle wastewater lift stations which serve the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. This funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development program will help replace th  more

The People of Maine Are Infinitely Better for Having You as an Advocate, a Neighbor, and Friend: On House Floor, Rep. Pingree Honors Longtime Office Caseworker
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: After 12 years, a beloved and dedicated member of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's (D-Maine) staff retired this month. Skeek Frazee, who lives in South Portland, has worked through several administrations and national and global crises, and has won awards for her work in helping Maine immigrants. Before joining Pingree's staff, Skeek worked for Planned Parenthood helping women get better access to health car  more