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Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (Congressional) Newsletter for Thursday December 19, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Annual Defense Bill with King-Backed Provisions to Strengthen National Security, Protect Service Members from Brain Injuries Passes Congress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), lauded the bipartisan Congressional passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will strengthen America's national security, help protect service members from brain injuries and boost the economies of Maine communities through shipbuilding and manufacturing with the hundreds o  more

Maine Delegation Demands Answers on Closure of Bangor Tax Assistance Center
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Jared Golden today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reverse its closure of the Bangor Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). In a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the Delegation shared the reality that the misguided decision which went into effect yesterday would leave Mainers with just two options to meet with the IRS in-person:   more

Maine Delegation Demands Answers on Closure of Bangor Tax Assistance Center
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Jared Golden today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reverse its closure of the Bangor Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). In a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the Delegation shared the reality that the misguided decision which went into effect yesterday would leave Mainers with just two options to meet with the IRS in-person:  more

Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Service Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination. "W  more

Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination. "We are p  more