Press Releases
October 22, 2015
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NDAA Included Poliquin’s HUBZone Language
WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement in regard to President Obama vetoing the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote of 270 – 156 and included Congressman Poliquin’s HUBZone language:
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October 19, 2015
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Honoring and Recognizing The Value Of Forest Products
LEWISTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement in celebration of National Forest Products week:
“Today, I join my fellow Mainers in celebrating National Forest Products week.
“As a third generation Mainer, I understand the rich history and tradition our forest products industry has in Maine.
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October 15, 2015
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Iran Developing and Test-Firing Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
WASHINGTON – According to CNN, “Iran is completely overhauling its missile technology, replacing the current stockpile with newer weapons.” Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement:
October 13, 2015
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BANGOR – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture will award the University of Maine, in Orono, $999,120 as part of the Organic Agriculture Research and Extensive Initiative program.
October 13, 2015
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Poliquin Introduces Bill To Make The ARCH Program Permanent
WASHINGTON – Ahead of his visit to Lewiston’s Veterans Center, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, introduced the Helping Our Rural Veterans Receive Health Care Act. Congressman Bruce Poliquin released the following statement:
“Maine is home to many Veterans who answered the ultimate call of duty to protect our freedoms and liberties.
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October 9, 2015
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Poliquin Working Across the Aisle To Help Maine Families & Businesses Regardless of Who Is Speaker
WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement after yesterday’s news on the Speakership:
“I have proven we can do the people’s business regardless of who is the Speaker of the House.
October 7, 2015
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WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement in regard to the United States Coast Guard’s decision to halt their search for the missing El Faro crew members, including 4 Mainers:
October 7, 2015
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Promoting and Protecting Jobs While Rooting Out Corruption
WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, wrote to Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-TN) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) with provisions he would like to include in their bills to reform the Export-Import Bank.
October 6, 2015
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Poliquin’s Child Support Assistance Act Passes The House
WASHINGTON –Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed his bill, with strong bipartisan support, The Child Support Assistance Act:
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October 5, 2015
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LEWISTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement in regard to the search for El Faro crew members, including 4 Mainers:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the crew members of El Faro, their families, friends and local communities, especially in Wilton, Windham, and Rockland.