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August 6, 2019

LEWISTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) had a busy start to the August district work period, meeting with Mainers throughout the Second District. Since taking office in January, the congressman has visited more than 68 towns and cities in the Second District.

July 31, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) wrote to Acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella to raise concerns with the Department of Labor's proposed changes to Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs).

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Congressman Jared Golden talking to people at a restaurant.
July 25, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) helped pass legislation he cosponsored this week to save the pensions of at least 1.3 million American workers and retirees. The Rehabilitation Multiemployer Pensions Act, known as the Butch Lewis Act, would take steps to keep multiemployer pensions solvent and continue to provide long-term retirement security for retirees and workers.

July 24, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) packed his schedule with events and meetings from Stonington to Fort Fairfield this weekend, continuing to prioritize time spent talking with and listening to his constituents.

July 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) helped pass historic legislation that would gradually increase paychecks for thousands of workers across the state.

July 17, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today to pass legislation that would protect workers' health care benefits from additional taxes.

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July 16, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) sent a letter urging the U.S.

July 15, 2019

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today. The bill includes a number of important measures pushed for by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to support Maine's shipbuilders, servicemembers, universities, and manufacturers.

July 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following joint statement in response to Governor Mills' decision to contest regulations that could threaten Maine's lobster industry:

July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) sent an urgent message to the president today asking him to intervene in the implementation of new regulations on Maine lobstermen.