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Chellie Pingree advocates for textile waste management and announces USDA funding

Chellie Pingree addressed pressing environmental concerns through tweets on December 12, 2024.

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Chellie Pingree reflects on past tragedies and legislative actions

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree addresses past tragedies and recent legislative decisions through social media posts dated December 11, 2024.

By Portland Maine News | Dec 11, 2024

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Chellie Pingree discusses work permit extensions and energy efficiency standards

By Portland Maine News | Dec 10, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced changes to immigrant work permit extensions and discussed energy efficiency standards on December 10th.

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Chellie Pingree advocates immigration support and environmental reform

By Portland Maine News | Dec 10, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has been active on social media discussing key issues such as extending work permits for immigrants and closing environmental loopholes related to fast fashion.

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Chellie Pingree discusses job growth and environmental policy on social media

By Portland Maine News | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree recently posted about significant topics including sustained national job growth under President Biden's administration and state-level advances in environmental legislation in Maine.

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Chellie Pingree highlights Maine's progress and advocacy efforts

By Portland Maine News | Dec 5, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree discusses significant developments via social media in early December 2024.

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Chellie Pingree discusses clean energy credits and online scam awareness

By Portland Maine News | Dec 4, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree addressed important issues through recent tweets on December 3-4, 2024.

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Maine U.S. Attorney's Office settles ADA complaint with Lowe's

By Portland Maine News | Dec 3, 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has reached a settlement with Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to address allegations regarding non-compliant access for customers with disabilities at several of its locations in Maine.

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Chellie Pingree calls for changes in US policy towards Gaza conflict

By Portland Maine News | Nov 27, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree shares her views on international conflicts involving Gaza and Lebanon-Israel relations through tweets dated November 27, 2024.

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Chellie Pingree discusses infrastructure law benefits and criticizes presidential powers expansion

By Portland Maine News | Nov 26, 2024

Chellie Pingree recently took to social media to discuss legislative issues affecting Maine and beyond.

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Chellie Pingree criticizes COP29 for lack of progress on climate action

By Portland Maine News | Nov 24, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree voiced strong criticisms regarding COP29's approach towards climate change and its selection process for host countries in tweets dated November 24, 2024.

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Chellie Pingree discusses climate action plans and community support initiatives

By Portland Maine News | Nov 22, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree highlighted significant developments concerning Maine's climate action strategy through her social media posts dated November 21-22, 2024.

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Chellie Pingree emphasizes need to fund veteran care

By Portland Maine News | Nov 20, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's recent tweets highlight successful legislative actions benefiting veterans through expanded healthcare under the PACT Act.

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Chellie Pingree discusses collaboration with Sarah McBride and funding for Maine's lobster research

By Portland Maine News | Nov 20, 2024

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree recently addressed several topics via social media posts dated November 19-20, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Pingree votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Portland Maine News | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Maine doctor convicted for unlawful distribution of controlled substances

By Portland Maine News | Jun 21, 2024

A federal jury convicted a Maine doctor today for unlawfully distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Cumberland County rise or fall in 2021?

By Portland Maine News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cumberland County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Cumberland County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Portland Maine News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Cumberland County received $431,356 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Pingree, Leger Fernández, Kiggans, González-Colón Introduce Bipartisan Women in Agriculture Act

By Portland Maine News Report | Jul 17, 2023

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the U.S.

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Pingree Backs Landmark Bill to Save, Expand Social Security

By Portland Maine News Report | Jul 16, 2023

As GOP Eyes Cuts to Seniors’ Social Safety Net, Maine’s 1st District Congresswoman Co-Sponsors Legislation to Expand Hard-Earned Retiree Benefits