WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Reed, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Remove Partisan Political Messages from Federal Agency Web Sites and Communication Channels * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and 22 Senate colleagues to demand Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought immediately remove unprecedented, partisan political messag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In AARP Tele-Town Hall, Pingree Stresses Urgent Need to Safeguard Social Safety Net from Trump, Republican Policies * On Wednesday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree co-hosted a telephone town hall with AARP Maine on the importance of Social Security and Medicare. During the live event, Pingree addressed the many challenges and uncertainties Maine seniors are facing--from potential impacts of the curren  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Shares Updated Thoughts on the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement providing an update to the ongoing federal government shutdown: "The imminent expiration of the tax credits which make health insurance affordable for millions (including tens of thousands in Maine) is a totally avoidable crisis. They  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * Sen. Bailey earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families, highlights shutdown loan program Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for her voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Bailey was one of  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Ingwersen was one of 17 senators to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * Sen. Nangle earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Nangle was one of 17 senators to earn a perfect s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more