Angus King

H-2B visas help Maine unleash the full potential of its seasonal economy when there aren’t enough local job candidates.
As winter approaches, I’m urging @USDOL & @DHSgov to issue the maximum available visas so small businesses can meet their staffing needs. www.foxbangor.com/news/local/s...

The war in Iran has cost American lives, billions in taxpayer dollars, and driven up the cost of living.
Tapping the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve may stabilize heating bills, but it does not erase the wider impacts of the administration's decisions.
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Weather patterns are growing erratic & dangerous. The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program provides critical weather data for public safety, research & the military.
 
So I am urging the Pentagon & @NOAA to ensure this data remains reliable & accurate.

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Investing in Maine's future means keeping our state communities and industries connected to global markets – for a robust economy.
 
$37 million in federal funding will modernize railways in Aroostook County, improving safety and supporting local jobs.

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This morning, @ScarboroughNow and I discussed how deterrence only works if we have the will & capacity to defend our democratic values. Our backpedaling in Ukraine & missteps in Iran are harming our global alliances & security efforts around the world.

For 80 years, deterrence has been a vital shield of America's foreign policy: standing firm against aggressors, protecting our allies, and preventing conflict.

Weakening our resolve toward Russia undermines that strategy and risks emboldening Putin at Ukraine’s expense.

This Indigenous People’s Day is a day to honor the history, spirit, and minds of the people who authored the first chapters in Maine and America’s history. Not only did they lay the foundation for our nation, but their contributions should be heard and appreciated every day.

Deterrence has kept the United States out of international conflicts for years, relying on the credibility & will of our military & relationship with allies
 
Yet our current posture is undermining this very credibility putting our nation’s safety & security at risk

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For 40 years, the Preventive Services Task Force has protected Americans' health through science-based data.

But after @HHSgov abruptly installed a new group with questionable qualifications, Americans are now at risk. My colleagues and I want answers.

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We must make affordable housing easier to build, and support our American workers and manufacturers.
 
My bill would have @HUDgov recognize and share a vetted list of American-made products, streamlining the process for developers to follow federal rules.

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The VA should provide the same coverage for veterans’ prescription drugs whether living on their own, in a nursing home or at a State Veterans Home.

My bipartisan bill will allow veterans to receive the care they deserve, regardless of where they live
 
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The threat posed by AI isn't science fiction; it's fact -- and damn serious.

As these systems grow more powerful - and less predictable - I believe we have a responsibility to promote guardrails that ensure this technology strengthens our future.

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We celebrate National Lobster Day by honoring Maine's world class industry - a staple of our culture, and the backbone of our coastal economy.
 
Today we recognize the men and women in the fishery, whose hard work brings 🦞from trap to table.

As cold weather approaches, heating oil prices are up 74 percent and threatening household budgets across Maine.

I’m calling on the President to release additional supplies from the Heating Oil Reserve – and lower the price we all pay out of pocket.

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Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy.

If the President is truly committed to protecting them, why has he fired so many government officials whose core mission is to keep our elections safe and secure?

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Our veterans served our nation with distinction, and they deserve the best care after they’ve hung up their uniform.
 
My new bill would provide competitive salaries and maintain the strong standard of care provided at the VA.

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Today on #ConstitutionDay, we are motivated to move our nation toward a future that reflects our principles.

The success of our experiment in self-government relies on understanding our shared past, national values, and the framers’ careful – though imperfect – vision.

Our students carry enough on their shoulders – not just the heavy textbooks, but academic stress and social pressures, too.
 
That's why I'm calling on the Department of Education to restore grant funding for school-based mental health services.

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