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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 17, 2026

The American people deserve transparency and a complete explanation of where their money is being directed.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 16, 2026

This commonsense approach, making routine healthcare visits to primary care physicians, mental health professionals, and substance use counselors more accessible and cheaper for all Americans, is the first step in supporting the longevity…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 16, 2026

The cheapest medical procedure is the one that doesn’t have to happen because the problem was caught early.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 16, 2026

Affordable and accessible healthcare is essential to keeping Maine people healthy – it is also a prevention measure that saves taxpayer dollars in the long-run.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 16, 2026

The American people deserve a foreign policy that serves American interests and American values, not legislation that places the priorities of a foreign government above American sovereignty.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 16, 2026

Only 16% of Americans support arming Israel without restrictions. So what is Congress doing? Burying a provision in the defense bill that would give Israel more military integration than any NATO ally.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 15, 2026

This bipartisan legislation helps ensure that disability compensation and survivor benefits keep pace with inflation and continue to provide stability for the men and women who served our country and the families who stand beside them,

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 15, 2026

These so-called ‘claims sharks’ prey on veterans at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 15, 2026

Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and no one should be allowed to profit by scamming them out of what they've earned,

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 12, 2026

There are no saints in the United States Senate.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 12, 2026

Well, I certainly hope they understand what happened and make sure that never happens again. And this is not only a human tragedy, it reflects on us before the entire world. It's unacceptable.

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

Our SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would close loopholes, strengthen enforcement, and better protect veterans so they can access the benefits they deserve without being exploited by bad actors.

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

I’m pleased the Senate has passed this bipartisan legislation to extend the RCHD, and I’ll continue working to ensure rural hospitals in Maine and across the country have the resources they need to serve their communities.

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

The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act will strengthen access to care in underserved areas while giving hospitals greater financial stability.

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

But after the party-line passage of the Big Beautiful Bill last year resulted in shuttered hospitals and limited access to care, America’s rural health care providers are fighting to keep their lights on and communities healthy.

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

In many rural communities, the local hospital is more than a health care provider—it’s a source of good-paying jobs, and often the difference between receiving care close to home or driving hours to get critical medical care.

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

That's a problem. If Mr. Pulte is gonna be there for an indefinite period, then I can’t vote for an extension.

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