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  • June 10, 2011

    "Tracking And Reducing Harmful Mercury"

    Mercury is one of the most persistent and dangerous pollutants that threatens our health and environment today. This powerful toxin affects the senses, the brain, spinal cord,...

  • June 03, 2011

    “Honoring Our Teen Volunteers”

    One of the greatest privileges of serving Maine in the United States Senate is the opportunity I have to meet outstanding young people from our state who are devoting part of their...

  • May 27, 2011

    “Streamlining Government To Reduce Waste And Save Money”

    If you were spending beyond your means and piling up ruinous debt, you would be forced to take a hard look at your expenses and eliminate all those things you really don’t...

  • May 20, 2011

    "Memorial Day: Let Us Never Forget"

    In an 1884 Memorial Day address, Joshua Chamberlain observed that throughout history civilizations have honored their heroes with towering monuments of stone, all built for the...

  • May 13, 2011

    "Speculators Are Driving Up The Cost Of Gas"

    Soaring oil and gas prices are placing a heavy burden on Maine families, truck drivers, farmers, fishermen, schools, small businesses, mills, and factories. In just the last six...

  • May 09, 2011

    Bin Laden Is Gone, But Terrorist Threat Remains

    Shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, I checked my Blackberry and found an urgent message to call the White House Situation Room. My first thought was that there had been a...

  • April 29, 2011

    "Helping Maine Businesses Succeed"

    In recent weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout our beautiful state and visit the businesses and meet the employees that drive Maine's economy. The range of these...

  • April 22, 2011

    “Safe Disposal Of Prescription Drugs”

    On Saturday, April 30, nearly 5,000 sites nationwide will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. State and local...

  • April 18, 2011

    "Congress Must Agree On A Responsible Fiscal Path Forward"

    The fiscal crisis that came within two hours of leading to a federal government shutdown was caused by a failure of leadership. While I am pleased that a shutdown was averted, I am...

  • April 08, 2011

    “Our Firefighters Deserve Praise And Assistance”

    Our nation is grateful for our career and volunteer firefighters. Whether they serve in a large city or a small town, whether they are called to a major catastrophe or a local...

  • April 04, 2011

    "See Something, Say Something: Keeping Our Homeland Safe Requires An Alert Citizenry"

    Alert citizens can be our first line of defense against terrorist activity. Just recently, tips from alert and concerned citizens led to the arrest of a man in Lubbock, Texas, who...

  • March 18, 2011

    Ensuring That FEMA Is Prepared To Respond To Disaster

    Our hearts go out to the people of Japan.  All of us watched in horror as a tsunami wiped out entire communities following a devastating earthquake, killing thousands of...

  • March 11, 2011

    Inspiring Our Nation's Youth With Public Service

    As a senior at Caribou High School in 1971, I participated in a program that would change my life.  It is called the United States Senate Youth Program, and it has been going...

  • February 25, 2011

    A Roadmap To A More Efficient Government

    Our $14.5 trillion federal debt is one of the biggest challenges facing our nation and one that Congress must address as an urgent priority.  I was disappointed when the...

  • February 18, 2011

    A 7-Point Plan For Maine Jobs

    Through no fault of their own, too many Americans-and thousands of people here in Maine-- have lost their jobs and continue to struggle to find work in this tough economy. ...

  • February 11, 2011

    Go Red For American Heart Month

    The month of February brings to mind thoughts of Valentine's Day and images of hearts.  But the heart is much more than a symbol - it is vital, life-giving organ that is all...

  • February 04, 2011

    "Celebrating The Legacy Of Ronald Reagan"

    In early 1983, the Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky was in an eight-by-ten foot cell in a Siberian prison when jailers permitted him to read the latest issue of the official...

  • January 28, 2011

    "National Debt: A Moment Of Truth"

    Early last December, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform - also known as the Debt Commission - released its report on America's current reckless financial...

  • January 21, 2011

    “Removing A Weight From Maine’s Businesses”

    The safety of the people of Maine, our economy, energy independence, and the environment have always been among my top priorities in the Senate.  That is why the first bill...

  • January 14, 2011

    "Looking Back On A Successful 2010"

    It continues to be my great honor and privilege to represent the people of Maine in the United States Senate. This is a responsibility that I both enjoy and take very seriously....