King, Colleagues Question White House’s Redirection of National Park Funds
constant disregard for the Constitution which explicitly states that only the Congress has the power to appropriate funds
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King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
staff retention. In addition to Maine, twelve other states have hospitals in the program: Colorado, Alaska, Iowa, Kansas
King Secures Confirmation that Whistleblowers Protections Remain Intact at the VA
whistleblowers,” confirmed Mr. Tierney . Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
King Cosponsors Bill to Protect Veterans From Scams, Exploitation
Peter Welch (D-VT). Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
Under King Questioning, Intelligence Nominee Undercuts “Independence” Claims
Michael Vance to be Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research (I&R), Vance first stated that … willingness to tell the president of the United States, or that national director of national intelligence or this
King, Colleagues Secure Probe into Flawed, Misleading Tax Filing Program
Wyden Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Angus S. King, Jr. United States Senate … Honorable Elizabeth Warren United States Senate Thank you for your letter requesting that the Government Accountability Office update
King Highlights Maine Resident, Retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer in Memorial Day Episode of ‘Answering the Call’
through his Maine conversations. Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans … various programs such as the PACT Act , the State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act , and the John
King, Colleagues Demand Answers on Special-Edition, Politicized U.S. Passport Featuring Trump’s Portrait
passport. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, King and his colleagues asked for information … State Department’s reported plans to issue 25,000 special passports featuring President Trump’s portrait in commemoration
King: Outsourcing Shipbuilding to Asia “Worst Idea Since the Red Sox Traded Babe Ruth”
considering manufacturing ships outside of the United States. In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing including Acting
To Help Veterans Better Handle Inflation, King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Annual Cost-of-Living Increase
Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
King Questions Africa Commander on How America’s Reduction in Soft Power is Feeding an Expansion of Terrorism
global terrorism. In his exchange with United States Air Force General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of United States Africa … King argued that the cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have contributed
Togus VA Police Positions Still Under Review, Not Cut
other facilities operated Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
King Blasts Massive Cuts to Forest Service
proposed cuts to forest research, partnerships with state and tribal authorities, and maintenance of public lands … committee hearing, King pressed Chief of the United States Forest Service (USFS) Tom Schultz on the rationale behind
King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources
those and then prematurely shutting down baseload. Every state that has a renewable target has electricity prices about … renewables lies in stark contrast to his home state of North Dakota, where wind power accounts
King, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen VA Workforce, Improve Outcomes for Veterans
pass the bill quickly.” Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
King, Colleagues Raise Concerns about U.S. Forest Service Reorganization, Cuts to Services
concerns about harmful workforce reductions at the United States Forest Service (USFS). In a to USFS Deputy Secretary … initiative that is helping to diversify the state’s wood products businesses, attract investments, support research and development
Maine Delegation Demands Answers from USPS for Failing to Pay Rockland Contractor More Than $349,000, Jeopardizing Mail Service for Maine Island Communities
payment issues with the United States Postal Service (USPS). For decades, Penobscot Island Air has helped the USPS … many contractors in the state that deliver mail to island communities by air and sea. This incident raises
Senator King Statement Upon Senate’s Passage of ICE, CBP Funding
vote: “The United States Senate just passed a funding bill for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration
King, Colleagues Push Back Against Executive Order Positioning USPS as Elections Regulator
Senate colleagues are demanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) uphold existing federal law – and its own rulemaking … senators continued, “These directives clearly infringe on the states’ and Congress’ constitutional role to regulate the manner
To Fight Robocalls, King Cosponsors Legislation to Step Up Penalties
blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution
Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King’s Mental Care Legislation
confirmed for the record. Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans
Collins, King Raise Ropeless Gear Concerns to Federal Policymakers
Forum brings together fishermen, sea farmers, gear suppliers, state and federal scientists and regulators, and other stakeholders … depend on it. We are supportive of the state-federal partnership through which NMFS has been providing support
King Statement on Rising Tensions Between U.S., Iran
crime and puts the United States in the same category as Putin’s Russia. It also hastens … free world to a lonely pariah state without allies or even friends. The second outcome is more practical
King, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Fisheries
vital role in our food security across the state. It’s past time our fishing and mariculture industries
King, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Provide Mental Health Services to Incarcerated Veterans
estimated 15.8 million veterans in the United States , with about 200,000 additional servicemembers transitioning to civilian life … that 107,400 veterans were serving time in state or federal prison. Combat exposure and associated mental