“at a certain point you do have an obligation to your constituents and the country to tell them what’s going on.”
“I’m a term-limit guy, so I’m all for that.”
“I’m not going to vote for him, but I wouldn’t object to an accelerated vote.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
“I hope he recovers, but I also hope that they get the transparency out there to help people know what the situation is.”
“Clearing Clayton’s nomination would be a good first step in moving the FISA renewal.”

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On the recordOctober 24, 2023
We are turning away and losing veterans because of lack of staff. It is an enormous problem.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King highlights staffing issues in the VA affecting veterans.

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