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WASHINGTON —Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged congressional leaders to include the Maine lawmakers' recommendations to protect workers and their families in the upcoming emergency coronavirus legislation.
Washington, D.C.—The Maine Delegation wrote to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly today, urging them to take action to protect the health of shipyard employees during the COVID-19 outbreak.
WASHINGTON — Responding to grave concerns about public health and military readiness as the coronavirus spreads in Maine, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement today urging the Department of Defense to extend deadlines for ships being built at Bath Iron Works (BIW).
PORTLAND, MAINE—Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) joined Congressman Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) in calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make available zero-interest loans for small businesses and nonprofits that are facing serious economic challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has already caused unprecedented operating challenges, reduced consumer demand, and forced outright closures.
Following a letter written by the Maine Delegation, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a disaster declaration making the state eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program.
WASHINGTON — Following his vote early this morning to pass a bipartisan deal to further address the coronavirus in America, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced measures he and his staff will take to limit the spread of the coronavirus while remaining focused on constituent services and casework during this challenging time for many Mainers. The measures follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for employers and offices and are aimed at protecting both constituents and staff from health risks from the virus.
WASHINGTON — A week after passing legislation to provide $1 billion in crucial low-interest loans to small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make public detailed criteria, a timetable, and an outreach plan for the loans as soon as possible.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) announced today they are introducing bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to provide Gold Star Families with free access to National Parks and other federally managed public lands. Gold Star Families are the immediate family members of servicemembers who have died while serving.