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Angus King

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Angus Stanley King is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Maine since January 3, 2013. A member of the Independent party, King previously held the position of Governor of Maine from January 4, 1995, to January 8, 2003. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and renewable energy, often advocating for bipartisan solutions to complex problems. King is known for his moderate stance and willingness to work across party lines.

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Jun 30, 2026

We don’t know when. This week, we’re seeing extraordinary weather across the country that’s going to be hitting us in a few days, and so we just have to be ready.

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Jun 30, 2026

A healthy democracy depends on broad participation, and this bill will continue to make that participation easier—not harder.”

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Jun 30, 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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Jun 30, 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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Jun 29, 2026

Along with the draft rule, 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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Jun 28, 2026

We urge you to honor that commitment by abandoning these proposals and to further reject any legislation that would permanently cut off these benefits to veterans.

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Jun 28, 2026

By writing these cuts into statute, the legislation would permanently implement the very policies that veterans, medical experts, and veterans service organizations have overwhelmingly opposed.

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Jun 27, 2026

We write in strong opposition to a proposed reduction in benefits for more than one million veterans suffering from sleep apnea and tinnitus outlined in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) draft rule.

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Jun 27, 2026

These cuts would strip disabled veterans of earned compensation and health care benefits – they should be rejected outright.

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Jun 27, 2026

We’re not going to balance budgets on the back of veterans’ benefits.

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Jun 27, 2026

We urge you to listen to the growing opposition from veterans and publicly commit to addressing their concerns.

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Jun 25, 2026

Throughout our history, America has been a refuge for people fleeing war, persecution, and oppression in search of safety and opportunity," said Senator King.

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Jun 25, 2026

The one law that Congress can’t revoke is the law of supply and demand.

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Jun 25, 2026

Since housing affordability is fundamentally a supply issue, the enhancements to the development of new housing in this bill are the kind of practical, bipartisan problem-solving that Americans expect from Congress.

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Jun 25, 2026

Supporting refugees is not only a humanitarian obligation, but a reflection of our nation's values here at home and around the world."

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Jun 25, 2026

From families trying to buy their first home, to workers trying to find affordable housing close to their job, the severe housing shortage is debilitating for many Maine people and businesses.

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Jun 23, 2026

Are you under assault? I know that the People's Republic of China realizes the strategic value of Guam. Are you experiencing cyber-attacks and sabotage, those kinds of things already?

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Jun 21, 2026

I introduced bipartisan legislation to help reduce suicides among veterans by providing free secure firearm storage to veterans.

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Jun 21, 2026

I cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 which would increase certain veteran’s benefits.

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Jun 20, 2026

World Refugee Day is a reminder that behind every displacement statistic is a human story—a family seeking security, a parent seeking a future for their children, or an individual searching for freedom and dignity. Supporting refugees is…

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Jun 20, 2026

So, the security of that grid, you mentioned cyber, but also just the vulnerability to some kind of attack, is a very important issue. Not only for the people Guam but for our national security.

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Jun 20, 2026

So that’s a problem not only for the people of Guam, but also for national security because of its strategic importance.

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Jun 20, 2026

Do the extensive U.S. National security facilities on Guam depend on the local grid, or do they have their own energy sources?

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Jun 19, 2026

Ten days of public comment cannot discharge that duty.

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