Press Releases
April 11, 2016
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Despite strong pressure from outside lobbying groups, the Maine State Senate affirms position against a national monument designation in the Katahdin region
WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement after the Maine State Senate passed L.D. 1600:
April 6, 2016
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Poliquin cites the burden this final rule could have on Maine families saving for retirement
WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s final fiduciary duty standard:
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April 5, 2016
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Poliquin continues fight to protect more than 900 jobs across Maine and urges Pentagon to use high quality, Maine-made products
NORRIDGEWOCK – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, toured the Norridgewock New Balance facility, visiting with workers and members of management. During the visit, Congressman Poliquin expressed his strong support for the athletic shoe manufacturer and discussed his leadership in urging the Department of Defense to use New Balance products for their rec
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April 1, 2016
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BRUNSWICK – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, presented posthumous military medals, including the prestigious Purple Heart, to the family of a Maine Marine who fought in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Second Lieutenant Frank Leo Downey, Jr., of South Portland, was wounded in action in the Battle of Saipan in 1944.
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March 31, 2016
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Poliquin reiterates the importance of hearing input from local residents and stakeholders
WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement on the Maine State House’s passage of L.D. 1600:
March 31, 2016
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$290,000 awarded through USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant
BANGOR – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $290,000 of funding for business development projects in Maine’s rural communities through the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG).
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March 29, 2016
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Poliquin calls on Speaker Ryan to bring heroin legislation to House Floor
WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan urging him to bring the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), a
March 28, 2016
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Delegation tells Secretary of State, U.S. Trade Representative and head of NOAA that import ban isn't warranted
WASHINGTON — Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin joined together today to ask three top Obama Administration officials to resist Swedish efforts to ban the import of live Maine lobsters into the European Union. In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S.
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March 24, 2016
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House passes legislation to provide critical services to the elderly
WASHINGTON – This week, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, joined the House in supporting the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, a bill that will fund important services for our seniors and elderly, including health
March 23, 2016
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Legislation would extend ARCH program for five years
WASHINGTON — Representative Bruce Poliquin introduced legislation in the House that will extend the ARCH Program and its services in Maine for five years. Representative Chellie Pingree is the lead Democratic cosponsor.
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