Proud dad. Resident of Lewiston. Raised in Leeds and trained in the Marines. U.S. Congressman putting Mainers first.
Mar 11 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
🧵I just voted to pass a Continuing Resolution and avoid a government shutdown. Here's a short thread to explain why:
This CR is not perfect, but a shutdown would be worse. Even a brief shutdown would introduce even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill-afford it.
Jul 14, 2024 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
🧵Following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, we must ask ourselves questions about the future of our country and what we want for ourselves and our children. 1/10
Almost all people want to live free and peaceful lives in a stable democracy led by serious people who care about the common good of the nation. 2/10
Nov 19, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
This version of the Build Back Better Act is not the best deal for my constituents.
When the bill returns to the House, here are some of the changes for working people that could get me to a yes vote:
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To start: tax billionaires and stop tax giveaways to millionaires.
Many billionaires pay $0.00 in income taxes. Why wouldn't we tax them? @RonWyden has a good proposal that has been considered for this bill.
