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Dec. 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, M.D., Secretary, VA - Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding
Sen. Angus King
Dec. 8, 2017
King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families
Sen. Angus King
Nov. 25, 2017
In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans
Sen. Angus King
Nov. 14, 2017
King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections
Sen. Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017
King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities
Sen. Angus King
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Panetta, U.S. Reps., and U.S. Senator Request VA Secretary Report on Veteran Hunger in Lead Up to Veteran's Day
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
House Committee Approves Pingree Initiative to Help Veterans in Debt to VA
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Oct. 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member - Request to Hold a Hearing on the Use of Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Oct. 25, 2017
King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew
Sen. Angus King
Oct. 13, 2017
Pingree Calls on VA to Uphold Core Mission of Delivering Quality Care to Veterans With Accountability
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Oct. 5, 2017
King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program
Sen. Angus King
Aug. 17, 2017
Pingree Praises Signing of Law Expanding GI Bill Benefits to More Veterans
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Aug. 10, 2017
Stabenow, Collins, Capito, Markey Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer's Patients
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Leahy Joins Bipartisan Effort To Protect Purple Heart Medals
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reform Veterans Appeals Process
Sen. Angus King
Aug. 2, 2017
Senators Collins, Manchin Announce Passage of Their Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Collins, King Applaud Passage of Legislation to Fund Veterans Choice Program
Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 1, 2017
Senators Applaud Passage of Legislation to Continue Veterans Choice Program
Sen. Angus King, ...
July 28, 2017
Pingree, Poliquin Insert Provision to Veterans CHOICE Bill to Authorize Lease for Portland VA Health Clinic
Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2017
King Announces Support for Emergency Funding to Preserve Veterans Health Care Program
Sen. Angus King
July 17, 2017
Senators Collins Continues to Protect Northern Maine Veterans' Access to Health Care
Sen. Susan Collins
June 23, 2017
Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law
Sen. Susan Collins
June 19, 2017
Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law
Sen. Angus King
June 14, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run
Sen. Susan Collins
June 13, 2017
Pingree Opposes President Trump's Budget Proposal to Cut Benefits for Retired Disabled Veterans
Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Proposal to Cut Unemployment Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 30, 2017
Duckworth, Collins & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventive Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 22, 2017
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $480,000 for Maine Veteran's Home
Sen. Susan Collins
May 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Hon. David Sulk, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorize Funding for Delayed VA Medical Leases
Sen. Susan Collins
May 18, 2017
Blumenthal, Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventative Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 17, 2017
Mast Leads Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 3, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Jerry Moran and Brian Schatz - Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies - Funding for VA State Home Construction Grant Program
Sen. Angus King, ...
May 2, 2017
Maine Delegation Warns of Fraudulent Veterans Choice Program Phone Line Trying to Steal Veterans' Personal Information
Sen. Angus King
May 2, 2017
Maine Delegation Warns of Fraudulent Veterans Choice Program Phone Line Trying to Steal Veterans' Personal Information
Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 20, 2017
Maine Delegation Encouraged by Inspector General's Report on the VA Maine Healthcare System
Sen. Susan Collins
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen. Angus King
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen. Angus King
April 6, 2017
Pingree introduces bill with Tester, Murkowski to help military service members who have been sexually harassed online
Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 5, 2017
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon.Charlie Dent, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Federal Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 28, 2017
King Cosponsors Bill to Expand Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans
Sen. Angus King
March 24, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen. Angus King, ...
March 23, 2017
King Reintroduces Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen. Angus King
March 23, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen. Angus King, ...
March 21, 2017
Hirono, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Expiration of VA Nursing Home Care Coverage for 35,000 Veterans
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 9, 2017
Congressman Jim Langevin Partners with Senators Murray and Collins to Expand Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 9, 2017
Senators Collins, Murray Reintroduce Bill to Expand Veteran Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen. Susan Collins
March 9, 2017
Introducing the Cold War Medal Service Act
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Feb. 15, 2017
Collins, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Expand Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Secretary Shulkin - Urging New VA Secretary to Fund Positions in Maine
Sen. Angus King
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 10, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, M.D., Secretary, VA - Protect Homeless Veterans, HUD-VASH Funding
Sen.Angus King
Dec. 8, 2017
King Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Gold Star Families
Sen.Angus King
Nov. 25, 2017
In November Podcast, King Highlights Service and Activism of Maine Veterans
Sen.Angus King
Nov. 14, 2017
King Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Cut Red Tape for Maine Community Banks and Credit Unions, Strengthen Consumer Protections
Sen.Angus King
Nov. 9, 2017
King Backs Bills to Protect Veterans' Credit Ratings, Educational Opportunities
Sen.Angus King
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Panetta, U.S. Reps., and U.S. Senator Request VA Secretary Report on Veteran Hunger in Lead Up to Veteran's Day
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
House Committee Approves Pingree Initiative to Help Veterans in Debt to VA
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Oct. 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Phil Roe, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Hon. Tim Walz, Ranking Member - Request to Hold a Hearing on the Use of Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Oct. 25, 2017
King Announces Passage of Resolution Honoring USS Forrestal Crew
Sen.Angus King
Oct. 13, 2017
Pingree Calls on VA to Uphold Core Mission of Delivering Quality Care to Veterans With Accountability
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Oct. 5, 2017
King Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Veterans Justice Program
Sen.Angus King
Aug. 17, 2017
Pingree Praises Signing of Law Expanding GI Bill Benefits to More Veterans
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Aug. 10, 2017
Stabenow, Collins, Capito, Markey Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer's Patients
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 4, 2017
Leahy Joins Bipartisan Effort To Protect Purple Heart Medals
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Passes King-Backed Bill to Reform Veterans Appeals Process
Sen.Angus King
Aug. 2, 2017
Senators Collins, Manchin Announce Passage of Their Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Collins, King Applaud Passage of Legislation to Fund Veterans Choice Program
Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 1, 2017
Senators Applaud Passage of Legislation to Continue Veterans Choice Program
Sen.Angus King, ...
July 28, 2017
Pingree, Poliquin Insert Provision to Veterans CHOICE Bill to Authorize Lease for Portland VA Health Clinic
Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2017
King Announces Support for Emergency Funding to Preserve Veterans Health Care Program
Sen.Angus King
July 17, 2017
Senators Collins Continues to Protect Northern Maine Veterans' Access to Health Care
Sen.Susan Collins
June 23, 2017
Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law
Sen.Susan Collins
June 19, 2017
Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Collins, King to Restore Accountability at the VA Signed into Law
Sen.Angus King
June 14, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Collins, Hearing on Military Caregivers: Families Serving for the Long Run
Sen.Susan Collins
June 13, 2017
Pingree Opposes President Trump's Budget Proposal to Cut Benefits for Retired Disabled Veterans
Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Proposal to Cut Unemployment Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 30, 2017
Duckworth, Collins & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventive Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 22, 2017
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $480,000 for Maine Veteran's Home
Sen.Susan Collins
May 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Hon. David Sulk, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorize Funding for Delayed VA Medical Leases
Sen.Susan Collins
May 18, 2017
Blumenthal, Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventative Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 17, 2017
Mast Leads Resolution Supporting Purple Heart Day
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 3, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Jerry Moran and Brian Schatz - Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies - Funding for VA State Home Construction Grant Program
Sen.Angus King, ...
May 2, 2017
Maine Delegation Warns of Fraudulent Veterans Choice Program Phone Line Trying to Steal Veterans' Personal Information
Sen.Angus King
May 2, 2017
Maine Delegation Warns of Fraudulent Veterans Choice Program Phone Line Trying to Steal Veterans' Personal Information
Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 20, 2017
Maine Delegation Encouraged by Inspector General's Report on the VA Maine Healthcare System
Sen.Susan Collins
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen.Angus King
April 18, 2017
Joined by Maine Veterans, King Calls on Congress to Pass Bill Improving Appeals Process for Benefits
Sen.Angus King
April 6, 2017
Pingree introduces bill with Tester, Murkowski to help military service members who have been sexually harassed online
Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 5, 2017
Tester, Murkowski, Pingree Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon.Charlie Dent, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Federal Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 28, 2017
King Cosponsors Bill to Expand Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans
Sen.Angus King
March 24, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen.Angus King, ...
March 23, 2017
King Reintroduces Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen.Angus King
March 23, 2017
Blumenthal, Tester Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
Sen.Angus King, ...
March 21, 2017
Hirono, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Expiration of VA Nursing Home Care Coverage for 35,000 Veterans
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 9, 2017
Congressman Jim Langevin Partners with Senators Murray and Collins to Expand Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 9, 2017
Senators Collins, Murray Reintroduce Bill to Expand Veteran Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Sen.Susan Collins
March 9, 2017
Introducing the Cold War Medal Service Act
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Feb. 15, 2017
Collins, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Expand Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Feb. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Secretary Shulkin - Urging New VA Secretary to Fund Positions in Maine
Sen.Angus King
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