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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

Free and fair elections are the foundation of participatory government, and any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our democracy itself.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It is past time for Congress to do its duty and, for once, put country ahead of party.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 14, 2026

He’s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I’m not going to comment on them. But I will say that based on widespread reporting it appears that he struggles to control his temper.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

I urge every single one of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up, assert our constitutional authority, and demand immediate answers from ICE on their hiring practices, training, and tactics.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

We are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of “the worst of the worst”—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

The Right to Vote Act would establish clear protections for voters and help ensure that every eligible American can demonstrate this sacred right in our elections.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been irresponsible in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on…

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Paul R. LePage
@paulrlepage· ME· Aug 13, 2026

I’ve worried about payrolls. I’ve balanced budgets. I’ve hired people. I’ve fired people. It’s just part of what the world of business is all about.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 12, 2026

Energy prices continue to rise nationwide, and this administration is taking products offline just when they could be deployed to strengthen the power grid, improve the quality of life, and curb the cost of living for American families.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Aug 11, 2026

“Maine will continue to follow the science and the facts, and our approach to vaccines remains unchanged by yesterday’s executive order.”

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 11, 2026

By stripping away the procedures that keep discipline fair for civilian employees doing the work of naval readiness... the proposed rule introduces costly unpredictability in the workforce and needlessly undermines readiness.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Aug 11, 2026

“President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are playing politics with the lives of our nation’s children. Vaccines are safe and effective and save lives,” said Gov. Janet Mills in a statement.

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Paul R. LePage
@paulrlepage· ME· Aug 10, 2026

“It’s so, so important that as your governor in the state of Maine, I fought for the Second Amendment,” LePage said, of the constitutional right to bear arms. “The Second Amendment is freedom. It’s all about our ability to move around and…

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Paul R. LePage
@paulrlepage· ME· Aug 10, 2026

“The Constitution is very clear, and I do not support any restrictions on the Second Amendment to the Constitution.”

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