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Golden named to House Armed Services Committee

January 15, 2019

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who ousted incumbent Republican Bruce Poliquin last year in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, will serve on the House Armed Services Committee, his spokesman announced Tuesday.

Golden, a 36-year-old Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said he will use his experience to ensure those fighting "have the tools and training they need to succeed and keep us safe."

In a prepared statement, Golden vowed to protect Maine residents and businesses in his committee role, and said he will "never forget that Bath-built is best-built," referring to Bath Iron Works. The shipyard has won a number of robust contracts in recent years, including a $26.4 million contract in December from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, design, logistical and planning services for the troubled three-ship line of Zumwalt-class "stealth" destroyers built at BIW.

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