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WASHINGTON — Following continued Russian advances into Ukrainian territory and mounting civilian casualties, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement on his focus for the American response.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement in advance of President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address.
"Tonight, I'll be watching for the president to address a number of important priorities.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02) opposed recently announced plans to close the Maine Veterans' Homes (MVH) in Machias and Caribou. In a letter to the MVH Board, the Members of Congress urged the board to engage with the congressional delegation, the governor, and state lawmakers to identify other options that would allow the facilities to remain open.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced that Maine will receive $28 million to expand broadband services across the state. This funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Infrastructure Program and authorized through the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill that was signed into law in December 2020.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that five land ports of entry in Maine's Second District have received significant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The legislation will invest more than $150 million through the General Services Administration (GSA) for construction and modernization for land ports of entry in Coburn Gore, Calais-Ferry Point, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, and Houlton.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers from the Maine and Mississippi congressional delegations today urged Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro to include funding for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in the Biden administration's FY2023 budget for the U.S. Navy.
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the U.S.
WASHINGTON — With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law beginning to fund infrastructure projects around the country, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) chaired a congressional hearing this week to discuss the landmark infrastructure investment's importance as a tool to drive down inflation and to strengthen small businesses and workers in Maine.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today backed two efforts by Maine workers to strike for a fair contract.
United Steel Workers Local 9 has authorized a strike at Sappi North America's mill in Skowhegan. International Alliance of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 447 workers are striking against Cummins in Scarborough, Dedham, MA, and Concord, NH.