News
News
Late-Week Cold Press to Affect Maine
Accuweather.com
reports a press of cold air will drive southward late this week from
the Upper Midwest to the interior mid-Atlantic and New England this
weekend.
Feb 6, 2012 - 8:49:21 PM
National
House Passes Long-term Reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration
Congressman Mike Michaud voted against a four-year reauthorization of
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which passed the full House
of Representatives by a vote of 248-169 this morning. The bill included
controversial provisions to make it tougher for workers to form unions.
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:29:50 PM
News
Michaud Acts to Protect Unemployment Aid
Congressman Mike
Michaud will offer a motion to ensure that funding for unemployment
insurance (UI) is used only to provide assistance for the more than 13
million Americans currently out of work.
Feb 2, 2012 - 2:18:08 AM
News
19 New England legislators send letter to Secretary of Commerce
Congressman Michaud joined
with 18 New England legislators urging Secretary of Commerce John
Bryson's help in preventing the collapse of the region's historic
groundfishing industry.
Feb 2, 2012 - 2:15:39 AM
National
China's Illegal Trade Practices Threaten Over 2,000 Maine Jobs
The reports also found
that another 1.6 million U.S. jobs, including 2,077 jobs in Maine, are
at risk unless China is forced to play by the rules.
Feb 1, 2012 - 2:55:18 AM
National
Kennedy Home in Hyannis Gifted to the EMK Institute
This
generous gift fulfills a promise made by Senator Kennedy to his mother
Rose that the home be preserved for charitable use. This property was
the backdrop to some of the most memorable events in Kennedy history and
a team of experts in national historic preservation will be assembled,
lead by a renowned presidential historian, to provide guidance on
programming and operations of the home.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:20:18 AM
State
Maine Students Offered West Point Appointments
Steven
W. Bilodeau, a student at Greenville High School and resident of
Greenville, and Michael Gerard St. Denis, a student at Phillips Exeter
Academy and a resident of Auburn, will be offered an appointment to the
United States Military Academy at West Point.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:07:05 AM
Local
Essential Air Service program impacts 4 Maine communities
"Businesses need access to convenient and dependable air service. A
company getting ready to expand its operations will not consider an
inaccessible community. A business in rural America cannot compete
effectively if a lack of air service prevents access to the rest of the
country."
Jan 28, 2012 - 5:38:53 AM
State
Michaud Praises President's New Trade Enforcement Initiative
I
applaud the prioritization of trade enforcement by the administration,
but more must be done. China's persistent violation of international
trade law, combined with an increasingly global economy, makes trade
enforcement now more important than ever.
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:04:04 AM
State
Michaud Reacts to State of the Union Address
But
any progress this year and in the years ahead will require changing the
way Washington works. Sitting together is nice, but bipartisanship
needs to extend to the halls of Congress, committee rooms, floor debate,
and beyond.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:44:46 AM
State
Michaud Welcomes Mainer as Guest Chaplain in House
We do not derive our identity as Americans from our color or our creed, from our wealth or power, nor even from the land itself (though we do love the land); rather, by your grace, America is America through its words
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:04:03 AM
National
Obama Nominates Mainer to Appeals Court
President Obama has nominated William Kayatta,
Jr. of Cape Elizabeth to be a Circuit Court Judge on the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the First Circuit.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:52:52 AM
State
Lumber Agreement requires Enforcement
"All our lumber industry wants is a level
playing field and an extension of the SLA can provide that. But it is
critical that we enforce this agreement. Canadian violations have hurt
domestic operations throughout our country. The U.S. must do a better
job of enforcement to make this extension a success." - Rep Michaud
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:45:11 AM
State
Mainer Nominated to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti
President Obama has announced his intent to
nominate Pamela White to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti.
Additional information supplied by the White House on White, whose home
state is Maine, can be found inside.
Jan 23, 2012 - 10:22:44 PM
State
Maine Military Authority Provides Budget Savings
MMA's commitment to timely,
high-quality, low-cost work has saved the National Guard alone more than
$1 billion so far, and broader use of its services could result in
greater savings for the Department of Defense."
Jan 20, 2012 - 1:05:02 AM
State
HHS Releases More LIHEAP Funding for Maine
Maine
has now received $39,981,695 from LIHEAP this season, which is
drastically lower than the amount it received last year.
Jan 19, 2012 - 8:54:18 PM
National
Michaud Opposes SOPA
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the Stop Online Piracy Act:
Jan 19, 2012 - 12:08:59 AM
National
2012 Ancil Payne Awards
Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism recognizes American
journalists and news organizations who demonstrate an extraordinary
commitment to ethics. Nominations are due by February 27, 2012
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:10:30 AM
State
Over $1.3 million Announced for Acadia Bus System
According to DOT, the Island Explorer has carried 3.7 million
passengers since its inception in 1999. In 2010, it accounted for
150,000 vehicles being removed from the park and public roads.
Jan 17, 2012 - 9:17:43 PM
National
More LIHEAP Funding in Next Budget Please
On January 11th, Congressman Mike Michaud sent a letter to President
Obama urging him to include full funding for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in his Fiscal Year 2013 budget submission to
Congress.
Jan 13, 2012 - 8:20:42 AM
National
Building codes in the 18 hurricane-prone coastal states
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
today released a new report which provides an analysis of residential
building codes in the 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf
of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast.
Jan 9, 2012 - 8:24:15 PM
State
Youth to "Muv" this Martin Luther King Day
Goodwill AmeriCorps Members Encourage Youth to "Muv" this Martin
Luther King Day Annual Day of Service Encourages Youth Activity to Raise
Awareness about Obesity
Jan 9, 2012 - 8:16:26 PM
News
Alyce Maragus, Writer & Fighter, Has Died
MILLINOCKET, MAINE -- On January 4, 2012, Alyce Maragus, died after a long struggle with breast cancer. It had become metastatic cancer in her lungs and her liver.
Jan 9, 2012 - 3:43:08 PM
State
Funding for Norway Fire Department
Congressman Mike Michaud has announced that the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the Norway Fire
Department $199,500 for the purchase of a fire truck. The funding
announced today was made possible through DHS's Assistance to
Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
Jan 5, 2012 - 6:27:33 AM
National
Members of Congress should lose their pay
The "No Budget, No Pay Act" says that if Congress doesn't pass its budget and all its appropriations bills by October 1st every year, then Congress doesn't get paid. Retroactive pay isn't an option under the bill.
Dec 23, 2011 - 6:17:53 AM
National
Michaud Condemns Congressional Inaction
It's infuriating how out of touch Congress is right now. The American
people know exactly what will happen in January if this issue isn't
resolved - taxes will go up for workers and unemployed Americans will
lose benefits that are critical to them making ends meet.
Dec 21, 2011 - 2:40:59 AM
State
Bangor Fire Department will receive $54,900
The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Bangor Fire
Department will receive $54,900 for fire and rescue operations through
the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
Dec 21, 2011 - 2:35:24 AM
State
Bipartisan compromise benefits Maine
"While this bill
wasn't perfect, it contained funding for Maine shipbuilding, an increase
in veterans funding, and language I pushed for that prioritizes
offshore wind energy development."
Dec 18, 2011 - 2:15:34 AM
State
Michaud Introduces Bill to Help Veterans Access Rehab Services
There are 13 VA Blind Rehabilitation Centers (BRC), and the closest
one to Maine is in New Haven, Connecticut. There are 24 SCI
rehabilitative centers, and the closest one to Maine is in Boston,
Massachusetts. In 2009, there were 1,932 blinded veterans admitted to
the VA program and 937 of these were non-service connected. With an
average age of 67 and a large percentage living on $20,000 or less a
year, many of the veterans who qualify for rehabilitative services face
significant hurdles in receiving this much needed care.
Dec 18, 2011 - 2:05:43 AM
News
Chemicals reportedly found in consumer products
Maine Business Coalition Responds to Environmental Health Strategy Center Report on Chemicals in Consumer Products
Dec 14, 2011 - 2:50:07 AM
State
Presque Isle & Bar Harbor Airline Service
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Mike Michaud met in his
Washington office with Daniel Seybert, CEO of Peninsula Airways Inc.,
and the company's president Scott Bloomquist. Peninsula Airways Inc. is
an Alaskan airline interested in placing a bid to provide air service to
Presque Isle and Bar Harbor.
Dec 14, 2011 - 2:47:40 AM
State
Postal Service Delays Post Office Closings
Congressman Mike Michaud has applauded the U.S.
Postal Service's announcement that it has agreed to delay the closing or
consolidation of any post office or mail processing facility until May
15, 2012.
Dec 14, 2011 - 2:43:11 AM
State
President Nominates Mainer to State Dep. Post
President Obama has nominated Frederick Barton,
whose home state is Maine, to serve as Assistant Secretary for Conflict
and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization at the Department of State.
Dec 11, 2011 - 12:12:51 AM
State
Maine Supporting New England Food Banks
Maine Distilleries has announced that it will donate one pound of
Maine potatoes to three leading food banks in Maine, New Hampshire and
Massachusetts for every bottle of Cold River sold in those three states
in the first quarter of 2012.
Dec 11, 2011 - 12:07:58 AM
State
Maine "Most Quit-Friendly State"
Maine ranks first in the country for the help it
offers people living in Maine to quit smoking, according to the American
Lung Association's " Helping Smokers Quit:
Tobacco Cessation Coverage 2011" report that cites the five most quit
friendly states in the nation. Maine encourages other states to follow
its example.
Dec 11, 2011 - 12:05:07 AM
State
FAME to Help Maine Students
Michaud Introduces Bill to Allow FAME to Help Maine Students: Maine ranks 2nd highest in loan debt per student. The bill Michaud introduced would authorize the Department of
Education to enter into agreements with guaranty agencies specifically
to support the FDLP through the provision of these supplemental
services. FAME estimates that more than 20,000 Maine students could
benefit from additional counseling services.
Dec 10, 2011 - 7:15:31 PM
State
Obama Please Support Maine's 44 solar companies
Last month, a coalition of U.S. solar manufacturers filed petitions
seeking relief from illegal Chinese trade practices. The petitioners
allege that Chinese imports of solar cells are being dumped into the
U.S. market at prices far below fair value, and that Chinese solar cell
and panel producers receive massive subsidies from the Chinese
government
Dec 4, 2011 - 12:07:44 AM
News
Commitment to Adequate Air Service in Presque Isle
Congressman Mike Michaud has received
confirmation from the U.S. Department of Transportation that they are
committed to making sure that the carrier that is selected to provide
replacement essential air service (EAS) to Presque Isle is able to meet
the needs of the communities that rely on the airport.
Dec 3, 2011 - 5:27:09 AM
State
Federal Worker Training Overhaul
After consulting directly with Maine Workforce Investment Boards,
Congressman Mike Michaud sent the leaders of the House Education and
Workforce Committee a letter today urging them to reauthorize and
improve the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). WIA is the law that governs
some major federal programs that provide job search, education, and
training activities for those seeking to gain or improve their
employment prospects.
Dec 3, 2011 - 5:25:20 AM
State
Michaud Pushes New Bill to Create Jobs
The bill introduced by Michaud and his colleagues is called the
"Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011" (H.R. 3533) and strengthens Buy
America requirements for investments in transportation and
infrastructure in an effort to put more Americans back to work. The bill
ensures that all of the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used to
construct these projects, which are financed by U.S. taxpayers, are
produced in the United States.
Dec 3, 2011 - 5:17:18 AM
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