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2.3.12

Maine Democratic Party's Statement on January National Jobs Report

AUGUSTA, ME - Maine Democratic Party Chair Ben Grant released the following statement on the January jobs report showing the national e

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:35:03 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/679.html MDPAdmin 2/3/12 - Senator Kevin Raye and Republican Leadership Turn their Backs on the Unemployed http://www.mainedems.org/678.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

2.3.12

Senator Kevin Raye and Republican Leadership Turn their Backs on the Unemployed

AUGUSTA, ME - Republican leadership turned their backs on middle class and unemployed workers by denying

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:22:52 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/678.html MDPAdmin 2/2/12 - Michaud Well Positioned to Win Re-election http://www.mainedems.org/676.html FOR IMMEDITE RELEASE: 

2.2.12 

Michaud Well Positioned to Win Reelection

Lewiston, ME - Michaud for Congress released polling data today showing Congressman Mike Michaud well positioned to win re-election in Maine's 2nd Dis

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:13:48 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/676.html MDPAdmin 2/2/12 - Sen. Jackson questions intent of millionaire’s plan for tree harvest on oceanfront property http://www.mainedems.org/675.html ***UPDATE: STATE TREASURER POLIQUIN'S PROPERTY DEED STIPULATES "Trees may be thinned only for purposes of view, and the environment shall be completely protected at all times from the excessive cutting of trees." 

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:08:16 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/675.html MDPAdmin 1/31/12 - Working Families Caucus Rolls Out Agenda for Economic Opportunity http://www.mainedems.org/674.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

1.31.12

Working Families Caucus Rolls Out Agenda for Economic Opportunity

AUGUSTA -- Legislative members of the Working Families Caucus rolled out their 2012 agenda for "Economic Opportunity" today during a pr

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:27:26 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/674.html MDPAdmin 1/31/12 - Democratic leader calls for Rep. Burns to resign for Clean Elections abuses http://www.mainedems.org/672.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

1.31.12

Democratic leader calls for Rep. Burns to resign for Clean Elections abuses

Rep.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:51 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/672.html MDPAdmin 1/24/12 - FACT CHECK: Governor Paul LePage's State of the State Address http://www.mainedems.org/671.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

1/24/12

FACT CHECK: Governor Paul LePage's State of the State Address

AUGUSTA, ME - Governor LePage doubled down on his unpopular agenda in his State of the State address Tuesday night.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:24:33 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/671.html MDPAdmin 1/18/12 - Despite independent analysis Governor continues PR campaign distorting facts http://www.mainedems.org/667.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET DOESN'T ADD UP

Despite independent analysis Governor continues PR campaign distorting facts

Augusta—A letter from the nonpartisan Office of Fi

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:49:25 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/667.html MDPAdmin 1/18/12 - MDP Files Ethics Complaint Against State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin http://www.mainedems.org/666.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MDP Files Ethics Complaint Against State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin

AUGUSTA, ME - The Maine Democratic Party has http://www.mainedems.org/666.html MDPAdmin 1/16/12 - Rep. Cain's statement on Martin Luther King Day http://www.mainedems.org/663.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Rep. Cain's statement on Martin Luther King Day

AUGUSTA – Rep.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:35:53 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/663.html MDPAdmin 1/16/12 - DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day http://www.mainedems.org/662.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Washington, DC – Today DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:34:23 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/662.html MDPAdmin 1/11/12 - Democrats call on governor to stop misinformation, blame game http://www.mainedems.org/659.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Democrats call on governor to stop misinformation, blame game

AUGUSTA – Democratic lawmakers released the following statement in response to the governor's continued effort to misinform the public about the caus

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:54:38 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/659.html MDPAdmin 1/11/12 - Maine Democratic Party Releases New Web Video: "A Year of the GOP" http://www.mainedems.org/658.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

1.11.12

Maine Democratic Party Releases New Web Video: "A Year of the GOP"

AUGUSTA, ME - Maine Democratic Party has released a web video looking back on some of the embarrassments, insults and

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:17:03 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/658.html MDPAdmin 1/9/12 - Research shows governor’s irresponsible budget cuts based on myths http://www.mainedems.org/657.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Research shows governor's irresponsible budget cuts based on myths

Evidence shows healthcare for low-income Mainers critical for public health, cost-savings

http://www.mainedems.org/657.html MDPAdmin 1/4/12 - Senate President Kevin Raye Should Disclose More Information about his Lobbying Career http://www.mainedems.org/655.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Senate President Kevin Raye Should Disclose More Information About His Lobbying Career 

AUGUSTA, ME - Maine Democrats are calling on Senate President Kevin Raye to disclose more information about work with the K Stre

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:14:36 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/655.html MDPAdmin 11/30/11 - Democrats Weekly Radio Address http://www.mainedems.org/654.html Rep. Cain previews upcoming legislative session:

Democrats will stand up for Maine people against extreme policies

Good morning, I'm Rep.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:17:04 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/654.html MDPAdmin 12/20/11 - Michaud Condemns Congressional Inaction http://www.mainedems.org/650.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:01:38 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/650.html Maine Dems Press 12/20/11 - Pingree slams House Republicans for holding economy hostage http://www.mainedems.org/649.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Pingree slams House Republicans for holding economy hostage

Says failureto extend tax cuts and unemployment insurance is irresponsible

Congresswoman Chellie Pingr

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:59:30 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/649.html MDPAdmin 12/16/11 - Governor LePage and the Truth: Still Not Acquainted http://www.mainedems.org/647.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

12.16.11

Governor LePage and the Truth: Still Not Acquainted

AUGUSTA, ME - Once again Governor LePage has been caught lying in order to justify his unpopular ideological agenda.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:50:37 -0600 http://www.mainedems.org/647.html MDPAdmin 12/15/11 - Democrats urge governor to stop distractions, listen to public http://www.mainedems.org/646.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

12.15.11

Democrats urge governor to stop distractions, listen to public

AUGUSTA – Democrats urged Governor Paul LePage to stop holding press conferences and start listening to the hundreds of Maine people tha

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