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June 27, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act:
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June 22, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) is cosponsoring legislation requiring the Administration to quickly reunite families separated at the border and to prevent any further family separations.
June 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) released the following statement regarding two separate bills that are expected to be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives today and tomorrow dealing with immigration reform—H.R. 4760, the Securing America's Future Act, and H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act:
June 15, 2018
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MAINE — Tonight, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin released the following joint statement in response to China’s retaliatory tariffs on American Lobster:
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June 15, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) has signed on to the #MaineCanDo pledge, a Maine-based movement and platform for practical tools to prevent and respond to harassment.
June 8, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) announced $25 million has been awarded to go toward the Route 9 and I-395 Connector Project that will link the two major transportation arteries in Maine and open better access to Canadian markets and the Interstate highway system.
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June 1, 2018
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PORTLAND, Maine – This morning, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin hosted a meeting between top U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officials and members of the Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association (MLDA) to discuss the impact of federal trade policies on the state’s lobster industry.
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May 25, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Rumford paper mill’s sale from Catalyst Paper to a new investor:
May 24, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) helped pass a major Defense bill, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes his amen
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January 27, 2016
In The News
LEWISTON – On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Maine’s Second District Congressman Bruce Poliquin will hold a press conference to announce a new welfare reform bill. Poliquin will hold the press conference at his Congressional office at 179 Lisbon Street in Lewiston at 9:30 a.m. All media members are invited to attend.
January 18, 2016
In The News
If it finalizes Proposed Rule 30e-3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in danger of failing in one of its statutory responsibilities: investor protection. This rule would allow Wall Street mutual funds to take away critical printed fund performance reports, without customer consent. Main Street investors rely on this information to make informed investing decisions.
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September 10, 2015
In The News
The Iranian government has American blood on its hands. It vows to kill more Americans. It's committed to destroying Israel. It supports terrorism throughout the Middle East to help achieve those and other horrific goals.
July 21, 2015
In The News
Today, we are humbled to have the opportunity to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to speak with officials and meet with as many military service members as possible to thank them for their service to our country.
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July 20, 2015
In The News
There is no more important public service than caring for our brave men and women in uniform, during and after active duty. The character and compassion of our nation are measured by fulfilling this commitment.
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May 29, 2015
In The News
For several years, families and small businesses have suffered from the negative effects of ObamaCare.
In Congress, I have supported several bills that will help repeal some of ObamaCare’s most penalizing mandates that are hurting Mainers the most – individual mandate, IPAB, Medical Device Excise Tax and restored the work-week to 40 hours instead of 30 hours.
February 26, 2015
In The News
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." – The Constitution of the United States, Amendment 2.
February 10, 2015
In The News
Dear Editor,
For more than twenty years, my father was heavily involved in the local public school system as a teacher, coach and principal. Like most families in the Second District, my parents struggled to get by; but, they always made sure that I attended the best possible school that fit my educational needs.
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