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Poliquin Explains Controversial Obamacare Vote

Representative Poliquin, whose vote this week against repealing Obamacare provoked backlash among grassroots conservatives, has worked to explain his controversial position. On Wednesday, the House of...

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Fighting to Defend the Second Amendment

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” – The Constitution of the United States, Amendment 2....

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Poliquin: ObamaCare Continues to Hurt Mainers

As I have repeatedly said, too many of our hard-working families and small businesses continue to be hurt by the negative impacts of ObamaCare. Maine taxpayers deserve a government that works for them,...

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Congressman Poliquin Pushes Back Against Shady FDIC Practices

Last week, the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee held a hearing regarding Operation Choke Point with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman, Martin Gruenberg....

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Congressman Bruce Poliquin Raises $700,000 in First Quarter

Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin has a strong start to a re-election bid come 2016, as the 2nd District representative raised an impressive $700,000 in the first quarter. The money raised by Poliquin...

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Poliquin: More Jobs, More Opportunities and More Freedoms

For generations, hard-working Maine families have balanced their checkbooks at the kitchen table. I can remember nights when my parents sat down, brought out their calculators and combed through their...

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Poliquin: The Dodd-Frank Act Is Hurting Maine Businesses

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act.  On this occasion, I’d like to take a moment to discuss the impact that this bill has had on Maine’s families, businesses, and local communities....

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Poliquin: President Puts Nation At Risk By Vetoing NDAA

As a Member of Congress, there is no greater honor than standing up and supporting the men and women of our nation’s Armed Services. I’m humbled by the service and dedication that these individuals...

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Poliquin: Obama Administration Fails To Lead On ISIS

For the past several months, the world has witnessed the seriousness of the threat that ISIS poses to our free way of life. This past weekend, we tragically saw the culmination of this in the savage...

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Governor Addresses U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources

Governor Paul R. LePage on Wednesday delivered remarks to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, which convened for a field hearing in Northern Maine. The hearing at the East Millinocket Town...

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Poliquin Unveils New Welfare Reform Bill in Lewiston

Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin held a press conference in Lewiston to unveil legislation to make important changes to the welfare system, making taxpayer dollars less susceptible to abuse and fraud....

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