WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Reed, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Remove Partisan Political Messages from Federal Agency Web Sites and Communication Channels * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and 22 Senate colleagues to demand Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought immediately remove unprecedented, partisan political messag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In AARP Tele-Town Hall, Pingree Stresses Urgent Need to Safeguard Social Safety Net from Trump, Republican Policies * On Wednesday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree co-hosted a telephone town hall with AARP Maine on the importance of Social Security and Medicare. During the live event, Pingree addressed the many challenges and uncertainties Maine seniors are facing--from potential impacts of the curren more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Shares Updated Thoughts on the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement providing an update to the ongoing federal government shutdown: "The imminent expiration of the tax credits which make health insurance affordable for millions (including tens of thousands in Maine) is a totally avoidable crisis. They more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * Sen. Bailey earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families, highlights shutdown loan program Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for her voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Bailey was one of more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Ingwersen was one of 17 senators to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * Sen. Nangle earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Nangle was one of 17 senators to earn a perfect s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin more PR