Wednesday - June 10, 2026
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Friday June 05, 2026 ( 2 items )  

King Cosponsors Bill to Protect Veterans From Scams, Exploitation
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Cosponsors Bill to Protect Veterans From Scams, Exploitation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), is cosponsoring legislation to crack down on fraudulent activity that attempts to exploit veterans' hard-earned benefits. The Stopping Abuse, Fraud, and Exploitation by Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defraudi  more

Ranking Member Pingree Slams Republican Cuts to EPA, Arts, Parks, and More While Trump Prioritizes Gilded Vanity Projects in DC
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Pingree Slams Republican Cuts to EPA, Arts, Parks, and More While Trump Prioritizes Gilded Vanity Projects in DC * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, spoke out against Republicans' funding bill for the 2027 fiscal year during the Appropriations Committee's markup today. In her   more