| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday December 12, 2023 ( 2 items ) |
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King Joins Charge to Curb Pollution Threat Posed by Foam Containers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, "loose fill" such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers - materials known to cause adverse health effects and pollute waterways. The Farewell to Foam Act would prohibit the sale and distribution of these items beginning January 2026 while aiming to su
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Senator Collins Announces More Than $27 Million for Downeaster Corridor Track Improvements
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) will receive $27,490,000 through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Federal-State Partnership (FSP) for Intercity Passenger Rail-National Grant Program. Senator Collins previously sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Trans
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