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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for 2022-09-17 ( 3 items )  
Reps. Golden, Gottheimer Lead Group to Press White House to Continue Releasing Oil From National Reserves Past Planned October End Date (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release and letter on Sept. 16, 2022: With the costs of gas and heating oil still too high despite falling prices, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) led a group of six House lawmakers today to urge President Biden to take further action to lower domestic energy prices heading into the colder months. Golden called on the president to continue to release inventory from the Strategi more PR

Sens. Cardin, Collins Resolution Honoring the Work of Direct Support Professionals in Health Care Approved by Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) led the Senate this week in recognizing the dedication of frontline health care workers with their resolution (S. Res. 767) marking September 11-16 as Direct Support Professionals Week. The annual event honors the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals (DSPs) in enhancing the lives of individuals with chronic illness, seni more PR

Sens. Collins, Thune Introduce Bill to Hold IRS Accountable, Protect Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increase Reliable Services Now Act, legislation that would prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from hiring new enforcement employees until basic taxpayer service targets - including improved phone services and more efficient tax return processing - are reached. The bill would also prohibit the IRS from using enforcement appro more PR