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“Maine's legislative representatives should simply vote Gorsuch up or down based on their constituents wishes. If McConnell decides to change the rules in order to accommodate his wishes (but not necessarily those of a clear majority of US citizens), stop him dead in his tracks. There are many goo…”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Historic Debate Begins on Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

“Mainers will be harmed by the proposed Republican replacement for the ACA in several ways. The withdrawal of funding for Planned Parenthood will have painful collateral effects having nothing to do with the pro-life / pro-choice issue. Those least able to care for themselves - the poor and elderly…”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: House GOP Leaders Release 'Repeal and Replace' Plan

“This is not an issue for legislation. Roe vs. Wade is settled case law, stop wasting time.”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Should the U.S. Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy (With Exceptions)?

“This is a simple matter of transparency. It should be easy for citizens to find accurate and up to date information”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Do Federal Agencies Need to Make Information About Pending Regulations Public?

“This bill would exclude valuable real world information from adjudication of a practical matter that is already overly politicized. The legislative branch needs more facts and less ideology in order to be relevant. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Should Congress Block the Supreme Court From Citing Obamacare Cases As Precedent?

“This in an invasion of privacy issue and should be illegal without an individual's informed consent, plain and simple. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Restricting Monitoring Technology in Home Media Devices

“I'm not a huge fan of recreational marijuana use, but Maine passed a referendum allowing this. Our federal representatives should honor the will of the majority of constituents and oppose federal interference. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Federal Marijuana Ban: White House Signals Stronger Enforcement

“This appears to be work avoidance. If nothing else, the legislative branch should be active stewards of the people's tax funds. Keen oversight and willingness to advocate for budget adjustments demanded by their particular constituents will ensure legislators remain relevant. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Should Congress Switch to a Two-Year Budget?

“The confidential nature of this information is too important. Don't risk having it stolen and/or misused. Fix the systemic issues in healthcare for veterans.”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Would Letting Certified Congressional Employees Access VA Health Records Help Vets Get Their Benefits Faster?

“Move forward with this. We need factual information as a basis for determining whether the Emoluments Clause has relevance here. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Preliminary Impeachment Inquiry Filed Against President Trump

“If Voss is confirmed federal regulation should remain as a”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Does a Dept. of Education Regulation On State Accountability Plans Need to be Blocked?

“This is simply pragmatic lawmaking. Let's straighten it out.”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Should References to "Husbands" and "Wives" be Changed to “Spouses” In Federal Law?

“Any reasonable person would expect an email communication to be private just as a phone call is private. Social media is a different story...”

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In Response to: Before Searching Your Email, Should Law Enforcement Officials Have To Get A Warrant?

“This president has not demonstrated the maturity to make rational decisions on something this important.”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Does the President Need to be Blocked From Launching a Nuclear First Strike Unless Congress Declares War?

“Thank you to Maine representatives for taking positions against Trump's extreme executive actions. Please continue to advocate for incremental, practical improvements to immigration policies through normal legislative processes. Maintain historical perspective on these ill conceived and provocative…”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Trump Takes Executive Action Strengthening Refugee Vetting, Reviewing Military Readiness

“This is practical legislation with significant upside benefits to ordinary citizens in extreme circumstances. Mobile service providers rely on public rights of way and federally regulated broadcast frequencies to operate their highly profitable businesses. This is a small ask of them when compare…”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Ensuring Affordable Access to Telecommunication Networks After Disasters

“Scott Pruitt will advance policy and law that ultimately harm the state of Maine. Our economy is so closely tied to quality of environment and conservation of natural resources that we cannot put it at risk by supporting this nominee. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Scott Pruitt to Face Confirmation Hearings Wednesday as Trump's Pick for EPA

“Perry is clearly unqualified and his big oil ties will inevitably lead to conflicts of interest. Please speak for sensible Mainers and vote against his confirmation. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Ex-Texas Governor Rick Perry is Trump’s Choice to Head Department of Energy

“This is common sense policy. ”

- JOHN M

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In Response to: Should Telemarketers Be Banned From "Spoofing" Their Identity in Text Messages?