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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.
LEWISTON — It is time for congressional leaders and President Donald Trump "to stop hiding and show a little leadership" to end the longest federal government shutdown in the nation's history, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said Monday.
Golden, D-Maine, said instead of three-way talks among Trump and two Democrats — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — the top congressional Republicans ought to be in the room negotiating as well.
Federal legislation aimed at allowing marine harvesting to occur along Acadia National Park's tidal mudflats and requiring congressional approval for any expansion of the national park has been reintroduced in Congress.
All four members of Maine's congressional delegation said Friday that they have submitted companion bills in the House and Senate.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jared Golden announced on Jan. 9 the hiring of key staff members to serve in his Maine and D.C. offices.
Golden was sworn in last week and has opened offices in Caribou, Lewiston and Washington, D.C.
The congressman hired several staff members, including Fort Fairfield resident Barbara Hayslett as district representative and casework director, along with Kim Rohn of Caribou as senior constituent services representative.