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Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the Maine Lobster Festival on its 70th anniversary. On this date, the people of Maine celebrate our rich history in the valuable lobster trade, as well as the continuing commitment by our coastal…
Mr. President, today I wish to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Based in Bar Harbor, ME, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust now has 14 branches in Maine and 35 branches in New Hampshire and Vermont. Known for supporting…
Mr. President, in 2001, Maine's legendary Ellsworth American newspaper celebrated its 150th year by launching a new enterprise, the Mount Desert Islander, dedicated to covering every aspect of life in a place of extraordinary beauty. It is…
Mr. President, today I am pleased to be joined by my friend and colleague from Delaware, Senator Chris Coons, in introducing the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2017. Our legislation would make it the policy of the United States to…
Mr. President, today I wish to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Haley's Metal Shop, Inc., in Biddeford, ME. Spanning five generations, Haley's Metal Shop has successfully persisted through challenging economic swings and rapid…
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. I am pleased to have been joined in sponsoring this resolution by the senior Senator from West Virginia, Senator…
I thank the Ranking Member for yielding and allowing me to reinforce my colleague from the State of Maine and say: if you haven't made your plans, it is not too late. Lobster season is just picking up. I highly recommend a visit to the…
Mr. President, few issues are as important or personal to the American people as healthcare, which is why this debate has been so fervent and ignites such passion. On the one hand, the Affordable Care Act, ACA, has allowed millions of…
I thank the ranking member very much for yielding to me today. I rise during this en bloc amendment debate to discuss an issue that is raised in the amendment about the importance of the DDG-51 to our Navy. In particular, I am grateful to…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Coons, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Finance with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3 days, not…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Mr. Blumenthal and Mrs. Shaheen, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Mr. Blumenthal and Mrs. Shaheen, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Senator Blumenthal, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Finance with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3 days with changes that will require tax rebates…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Mr. Blumenthal and Mrs. Shaheen, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3…
Madam President, I intend to move, with the support of Senator Blumenthal, that H.R. 1628 be committed to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with instructions to report the same back to the Senate in 3 days with…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Maine will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mr. Kihuen The Acting CHAIR. It is…
With all due respect, I think there are frequently moments when the administration overrides the opinion of the Congress or don't always agree and the administration gets their way. Take the decision the administration made this morning on…
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Maine has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.