Press Releases
After Hearing From Maine Rural Emergency Responders, Rep. Poliquin Pushes for Lower Costs for EpiPen
In a bipartisan letter, Members of Congress urge FDA to ease restrictions on providers from entering marketplace to drive down costs on the life-saving device
WASHINGTON – In response to concerns from Maine rural fire chiefs about the impact the jump in EpiPen prices is having on their local departments, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is urging the U.S.
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September 21, 2016
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Legislation will shed light on Iran’s finances and their contribution to support and sponsor terrorism
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.
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September 19, 2016
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Rep. Poliquin pushes to repeal programs that are unfairly preventing Maine public servants—like firefighters, teachers, and police officers—from receiving their full Social Security benefits
BANGOR – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) held a rally and call to Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions of the Social Security formula that are preventing Maine’s retired public servants—such as firefighters, teachers and police officers—from receiving their full Social Security benefits. D
September 19, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02), a member of the House Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, released the following statement in response to this weekend’s attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota:
September 16, 2016
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the European Union (EU) moves forward with its consideration of Sweden’s request to ban all live imports of American lobster, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S.
September 15, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) released the following statement in response to the Coast Guard’s Cutter contract announcement:
September 14, 2016
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Bipartisan group calls for funding to be included in the anticipated continuing resolution this month
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02), a founding member of the Congressional Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, joined Republicans and Democrats in urging Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to include critical funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) in the anticipated continuing resolutio
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September 14, 2016
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Legislation to prevent ObamaCare tax raise passes House with bipartisan support
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September 11, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) released the following statement:
“Today, all Americans join together in remembering those who tragically lost their lives on September 11th, 2001,” said Congressman Poliquin.
September 8, 2016
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Maine high school marching bands will be nominated by Congressman Poliquin to participate in the July 4, 2017 parade in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is inviting high school marching bands throughout Maine’s 2nd Congressional District to participate in the National Independence Day Parade next summer in Washington, D.C. The selected high school marching band will travel to our nation’s capital for the 2017 National Independence Day celebration and represent the State of Maine