Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Representing the 1st District of Maine

Blog Posts

Jan 9, 2017 Blog Post

A run down of my thoughts on President-elect Trump's choices for the cabinet and other high-ranking posts.
--Chellie 

Steve Bannon, Chief Strategist

“We’ve been asked to give President-elect Trump the ‘benefit of the doubt,’ but I think this dispels any hope that he would finally distance himself from people who promote hateful, racist scapegoating. 

Sep 8, 2016 Blog Post

2016 Summer Snapshots
This summer has been a busy time of meeting with my constituents and hearing their feedback on important issues. 

Aug 16, 2016 Blog Post

I had the pleasure of attending a number of events this spring and summer to meet veterans and hear directly about the concerns--a few snapshots are below.
 

--Chellie

Moving Wall in Thomaston

Issues:
Apr 7, 2016 Blog Post

A lot of important work is done in Washington, but I value my Congressional recess weeks in Maine.  They offer a great chance to meet with my constituents and hear what they are dealing with and how I can help.

Mar 9, 2016 Blog Post
You may have recently heard commercials or received mailings with dire warnings that you must act by May 1, 2016 in order to preserve your Social Security benefits. Although the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 did make changes to both the retirement and disability programs, most beneficiaries will not be affected whatsoever.
Mar 4, 2016 Blog Post

February 2016 press release from the IRS

WASHINGTON — Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, headlining the annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2016 filing season, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

Jan 5, 2016 Blog Post

Moments from 2015
Moments from 2015 (click to enlarge)

Dec 8, 2015 Blog Post
Learn more about the steps Congresswoman Pingree's bill will take to reduce food waste on the farm, at retailers, in schools, and in our homes.

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