Jul 29, 2009
She knocked on doors, she went to the fish piers, she went to the grocery store.
Chellie Pingree
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Chellie Marie Pingree is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during her tenure in Congress. Pingree has been an advocate for sustainable agriculture and has worked to support Maine's fishing and farming communities.
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Jul 29, 2009
She found people who would give her a $5 contribution to qualify her for running for office.
Jul 29, 2009
My experiences in Maine really brought me to understand how much this can change a legislative body and how much it can change all of the members of that body.
Jul 29, 2009
I am a staunch supporter of this bill and will summarize my testimony and submit my written remarks.
Jul 12, 2009
Thank you again to the Chair for holding these hearings and for using your years of expertise.
Jul 12, 2009
We cannot undo what has already been done, but by restricting the use of antibiotics to people and animals that are truly sick, we can make sure that future generations have access to a safe food supply and effective antibiotic therapies.
Jul 12, 2009
I sincerely look forward to hearing more about this bill today and hearing from our witnesses.
Apr 21, 2009
Our Representatives in Congress need our help in resisting the financial and political power of the insurance lobby.
Mar 10, 2009
We need the Federal Government to step in and level the playing field and help out states like ours.
Mar 10, 2009
If we are to build a budget that reflects our priorities, it is essential to put all of the true costs on the table to begin with.
Mar 10, 2009
I am pleased that President Obama is practicing truth in budgeting, particularly when it comes to the cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the increasing transparency in our budget process.
Mar 10, 2009
Without significant investment, we will miss the opportunity to develop good paying sustainable jobs and the new sources of energy that will power our economy in the 21st century.
Mar 10, 2009
By developing new sources of clean energy we will create sustainable jobs, lessen our dependence on foreign oil and begin to meet the greatest environmental challenge our planet has ever faced.
May 3, 2004
That has really been the growing concern on the part of the public is when big donors can give unlimited amounts of money or bundle big groups of money then what is the resulting influence and how do you make sure that you separate that…
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