Thursday - September 3, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine

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King, Pingree Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Pingree Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and U.S Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), are urging the administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would weaken longstanding civil service protections for federal employees, including the nearly 8  more
King, Pingree Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Pingree Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard * U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and U.S Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), are urging the administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would weaken longstanding civil service protections for federal employees, including the nearly 8,000 civilian worker  more
Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week * U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week. This resolution honors the critical role   more