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Service members who qualify for the payments now have until December 2, 2010, to apply; average benefit $3,700Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree sponsors legislation to address lack of communication that keeps veterans from knowing what health benefits they qualify forToday

Congresswoman Pingree says Army’s reasons for denying recognition for soldiers with brain trauma are not acceptableCongresswoman Chellie Pingree, a member

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges eligible veterans to apply before Oct. 21 cutoff Go here for information about veterans' resources As

Report says veterans were denied medal despite serious injuries suffered in action Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree sent a letter to

Says veterans deserve treatment for diseases related to Agent Orange exposure Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said Friday that she strongly disagrees with

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement after President Obama's August 31 address on the end of combat operations in

WWII veteran awarded medals

On Thursday, August 19, Chellie visited Sanford to award medals to 84-year-old WWII veteran Francois Sevigny of Springvale. His family

Report finds that some insurance companies have delayed paying families survivors benefits so they can make money on the interest Congresswoman

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree pushed Obama Administration to expand benefits   Starting this week, veterans in Maine and across the country suffering

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree mourns loss of soldier from Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement about the loss of Sergeant

Remembering those who sacrificed

For many, Memorial Day marks the start of beach and barbecue season. It marks the beginning of a special time

Proposal by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree passes House The Commissary and Exchange at the Brunswick Naval Air Station will remain open under

Provision written by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree requires benefits counseling   Today the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which

Maine company already producing lightweight ballistic blast shields for soldiers developed at University of Maine Video presentation by the University

Say active duty military personnel & retirees deserve access to services after Naval Air Station closes In their most recent effort

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Introduces legislation requiring Department of Defense to explain benefits to all personnel Retiring National Guard and Reserve

Tells Secretary Ray Mabus commissary services critical for active and retired military personnel In a meeting with Navy Secretary Ray Mabus

Improves services for veterans in rural areas and expands coverage for women in uniform Veterans Resources Find out more about

Maine delegation working to preserve Commissary presence after BNAS shutdownCongressman Mike Michaud and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced that they

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Take advantage of energy-efficiency tax credit before it's too late
A note from Chellie reminding Mainers that they can still get help making improvements to save energy and money in their homes. …
November 23, 2010
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree criticizes NOAA proposal to lower bluefin tuna catch limits for U.S. fishermen
Says it's unfair to ask Maine fishermen to sacrifice more when other countries aren't complying with conservation standards…
November 22, 2010
Lack of support for unemployment benefits 'outrageous'
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Congress not to give up on extending unemployment benefits, which fell short of a two-thirds majority vote.…
November 19, 2010
VIDEO: Pushing for extension of unemployment benefits
Screen shot 2010-11-19 at 1.11.50 PM.pngCongresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Congress to extend benefits that help Maine families, support Maine businesses


November 18, 2010
Head of Federal Transit Administration visits Portland
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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree invites him to meet with local leaders to discuss state's public transportation needs

November 16, 2010
Fisheries commission hailed for decision on striped bass
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree wrote to commission to argue that raising commercial catch limits in Chesapeake Bay would hurt Maine fishermen and businesses…
November 16, 2010