Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Michael H. Michaud [D, ME-2]

National GOP group tries to link Michaud to ‘IRS scandal’

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...National Republican Congressional Committee announced Friday that it would begin running online ads urging U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud to return campaign contributions he received from a political action committee affiliated with the union that represents IR

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In The Arena: Strimling & Bruno

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...and what these incidents say about President Obama's leadership. And in Part 4, Bruno and Strimling talk about wheher Rep. Mike Michaud is the best bet for Democrats in the next race for governor, and about former Sen. Olympia Snowe's national book tour

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Washington Notebook: Olympia's List gives Sen. Collins $10,000 for 2014

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...waiting to hear who their candidate -- or candidates -- will be for governor in 2014. The perceived leading contender, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, is still mulling it over. In the meantime, though, the Democrat continues to raise money for a potential congr

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Snowe donates to Collins re-election effort

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...to hear who their candidate -- or candidates -- will be for governor in 2014. The perceived leading contender, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, is still mulling it over. In the meantime, though, the Democrat continues to raise money for a potential congressional

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Congress introduces opposing bills to freeze, expand truck size and weight limits

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...beyond Interstates. This is the seventh year in a row, however, that such legislation has been introduced. In February, Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) introduced into the House an act that would give states the power to increase truck weight limits to 97,0

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Baldacci, Mills, Cain could lead Democrats’ slate for CD 2

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...over the speculation of who might jump into the 2nd Congressional District race if U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud decides to run for governor is whether or not former Gov. John Baldacci will join the fray. Baldacci held the seat for four terms from 1995 to 2003

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Congress proposes both freezing, expanding truck size and weight limits

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...SHIPA has been introduced. The bill, which has not been assigned a number yet, has three co-sponsors. Conversely, Rep. Mike Michaud introduced the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act Feb.12. The Maine Democrat’s bill would allow states to increase I

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House committee advances bill to aid military victims of sex assault

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...their chances of promotion or beliefs that the allegations will not be seriously investigated or prosecuted. Maine Rep. Mike Michaud, D-2nd District, is the top-ranking Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. An identical bill sponsored by

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Colloquium to focus on challenges facing older veterans

2013-05-02T01:00:00Z

...older as well as practitioners and clinicians who will explain services available to veterans. Speakers, including U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and chairman of the Maine Troop Greeters board of directors Charles Knowlen are expected to attend. Participants ma

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Memorial dinner held for those killed on the job

2013-04-29T01:00:00Z

...Heritage Center in Lewiston on Sunday. A replica of the mural depicting scenes from Maine's labor is in the background. Rep. Mike Michaud shakes hands with Western Maine Labor Council President Don Bilodeau during the Workers Memorial Day and May Day Di

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Chellie Pingree says she won't run for Maine governor

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...run for governor on the Democratic ticket in 2014. Pingree’s decision swings the door wide open for her House colleague, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, to enter a race that is expected to be another hard-fought battle between at least three leading candidate

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Pingree not running for governor

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...as I've weighed whether to run." Other possible Democratic candidates to take on Gov. Paul LePage next year include Rep Mike Michaud and former Gov. John Baldacci. Steve Woods has announced he will run as a Democrat. Independent and former candidate for

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Lawmakers push for new bills, presidential action on VA backlog

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...week); and providing more information on electronic claims filing options. In a statement, committee ranking member Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, called the bills “a coordinated effort to put forth a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.” But all of

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Report: Pingree will not run for governor

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...director, confirmed Friday afternoon that Pingree has decided against a gubernatorial run. Her decision leaves U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat who represents Maine’s 2nd District, and former Gov. John Baldacci as the most prominent potential Democr

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Rep. Pingree won't run for Maine governor

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...announced Friday that she won’t be running for governor, leaving the door open for other prominent Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and former Gov. John Baldacci. Pingree, who represents Maine’s 1st Congressional District, said she chose

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House Democrats announce package of bills aimed at VA backlog

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...need to address the unacceptably large backlog of claims in order to get veterans the benefits they’ve earned faster,” said Rep. Mike Michaud (Maine) , the senior Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “ The VA has set an aggressive

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Collins, Pingree Agree with Charging Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Civilian Court

2013-04-22T01:00:00Z

...Responses to requests for comment from U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, and U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat representing Maine’s 2nd congressional District, will be added to this post when they are received....

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Washington Notebook: Collins leads delegation's fundraising

2013-04-21T01:00:00Z

...contributing the remaining $5,000 to cover the costs of campaign events and other expenses. In the House, 2nd District Democrat Mike Michaud reported raising $49,320 during the first quarter, more than $39,000 of which came from PACs. Michaud is mulling

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VA moves old claims to the front of the line

2013-04-20T01:00:00Z

..."This initiative is the right thing to do now for veterans who have waited the longest," Mr. Shinseki said Friday. Rep. Mike Michaud of Maine, the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, said the prioritization will help. Friday's anno

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Collins outpaces delegation in latest financial campaign report

2013-04-20T01:00:00Z

...the remaining $5,000 to cover the costs of campaign events and other expenses. In the House, 2nd District Democrat Mike Michaud reported raising $49,320 during the first quarter, more than $39,000 of which came from PACs. Michaud is mulling whether to r

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