WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Credit for Caring Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide up to a $5,000 federal tax credit for eligible and working family caregivers. "Millions of Americans devote enormous time and attention and make many personal and financia  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have announced a federal grant to support Maine's forest products economy. The $1,745,869 in funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) as a part of the Forest Economy Program (FEP) aims to bolster regional forestry while promoting industry innovation. The University of Maine will be receiving $745,869 for sustainable forest-based products packa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have announced a federal grant to support Maine's forest products economy. The $1,745,869 in funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) as a part of the Forest Economy Program (FEP), aims to bolster regional forestry while promoting industry innovation. The University of Maine will be receiving $745,869 for sustainable forest-based products pac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: To watch or download today's Morning Joe interview click here WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) today joined the hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to emphasize the importance of finding common ground across party lines and shoring up American immigration policy. Acknowledging that no legislation is perfect, Senator King explained why the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with 75 colleagues, led a joint effort in urging the Biden Administration to strengthen and finalize its guidance to protect taxpayers and lower prescription drug prices. Specifically, the members submitted a public comment calling for changes to the "Interagency Guidance Fra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Angus King (I-Maine), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about the administration's plans that could force the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to vacate communication airwaves ("spectrum") normally reserved for military operations.In the letter, the Senators 1) question the n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) led 75 lawmakers to urge the Biden administration to strengthen and finalize its guidance to protect taxpayers and lower prescription drug prices. The lawmakers submitted a public comment supporting the "Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights" and   more