I’m incredibly pleased to be a part of today’s announcement by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue of a new $600 million program for rural broadband infrastructure development, known as the ReConnect Program.
When I hosted Secretary Perdue in Farmington earlier this year, our conversations with Maine hospital workers, law enforcement officers and community leaders centered around the importance of broadband access in our rural areas. This new loan and grant program will hopefully help assist our communities in Maine in investing in critical broadband infrastructure. I’ll continue to work with the federal government and our local leaders to get Maine’s communities connected.
“December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy.”
77 years ago, our Nation was attacked. At a time of alarm and great pain, Americans of all walks of life, the Greatest Generation, joined together to answer the call to defend her. Their sacrifice over the next many months saved the world from tyranny. Thank you to our World War II Veterans.
It’s with great sadness we learn of the passing of George H.W. Bush. A decorated World War II hero, a family man, and a true statesman, President Bush’s legacy and patriotism will be remembered for generations of Americans and Mainers to come. Rest in peace, Mr. President.
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
Thanksgiving is a time to share with close friends and family and to be thankful for the joys and blessings in our lives. There is so much to be thankful for this holiday season, especially living in the greatest nation in the world.
For all those who are away from home during the holiday—our men and women serving overseas and our police officers, firefighters and other first-responders protecting our communities—we thank you for your sacrifice.
For 243 years, the brave men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps have fought to defend our freedom. A happy birthday to the Corps today and thank you to all who have served. It is an honor to represent the thousands of Mainers who are Marine Veterans.