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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Jun 1, 2026

People have the impression that I withdrew or dropped out, but I simply suspended active campaigning. I am still on the ballot.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

For over 250 years, the Postal Service has bound our country together with a constitutionally recognized mail service.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

These directives clearly infringe on the states’ and Congress’ constitutional role to regulate the manner in which federal elections are held.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

While we have expressed support for improving the operations of the USFS, we believe the reorganization announced on March 31, 2026, may lead to additional capacity and workforce reductions throughout the agency, harming its ability to…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

We write with strong concerns regarding the announced reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

It is a fact is it not that we have essentially left all of the role that USAID played on the continent. That's gone? That’s a yes or no question.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

I think one facet of our national power off the table, unilaterally, for no apparent reason. The whim of Elon Musk.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 31, 2026

Maine’s people have deep roots in the expansive forest economy found throughout our state.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 31, 2026

What’s going on now, because of the illegal war in Iran, is drastically affecting our national security.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 31, 2026

Using our nation’s semiquincentennial to elevate the profile of the current president risks turning a unifying national milestone into a vehicle for personal promotion.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 31, 2026

The U.S. passport has never—and should not now—feature an image of a sitting U.S. president.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 31, 2026

We write to express our deep concern regarding the State Department’s reported plans to issue a limited number of specially designed U.S. passports featuring a picture of President Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 30, 2026

Send out 20 or 30 million of these, and you will see the hundred-million-dollar cost of falls fall significantly.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 29, 2026

I believe and I would like your view, that a more diverse energy source, particularly one that's based on resources that we control rather than a worldwide price, would be beneficial to the country.

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Shenna Bellows
@shennabellows· ME· May 29, 2026

When ICE asked for confidential license plates, I said no because covert civil immigration enforcement is not something Maine will facilitate.

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Shenna Bellows
@shennabellows· ME· May 29, 2026

There are no secret police in a democracy and we will always stand up for our Mainers safety and freedom.

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