During the summer of 2009, the debate on health care reform was emotional and intense. At its best, it represented the free exchange of ideas that makes this country great. At its worst, it generated death threats and acts of violence. Chellie Pingree actbadcare share on social
Maine people have a live-and-let-live philosophy, and tend to be fair and open-minded. Chellie Pingree fairlivemaine Change image and share on social
No one branch of the U.S. government should have supremacy over the other two. Chellie Pingree branchgovernmentsupremacy Change image and share on social
One of the reasons I wanted to leave my position at Common Cause and return to politics was to regain the freedom to speak out politically - to not be constrained by a non-partisan organization. Chellie Pingree commonconstrainfreedom Change image and share on social
Incredibly, oil and gas companies don't have to pay certain environmental costs that amount to small change to them, while an offshore wind project start-up is faced with fees that could mean the difference between building a wind farm and packing up and going home. Chellie Pingree amountbuildchange share on social
Net Neutrality - a guiding principle of the Internet since its beginning - means that content is all treated equally. Chellie Pingree begincontentequally Change image and share on social
Our businesses can't create jobs when they're losing revenue, and the unemployed can't apply for jobs when they can't pay their phone bill. Chellie Pingree applybillbusiness Change image and share on social
Having started and owned two small businesses, I know what a challenge it is to keep up with the rising costs of your employees' healthcare premiums. Chellie Pingree businesschallengecost Change image and share on social
There is an incredible renewable energy resource off both coasts of this country - wind and tidal energy that can power our economy, create good paying jobs and reduce greenhouse gas pollution. Chellie Pingree coastcountrycreate Change image and share on social
The founding leaders of our country believed in a three-part sharing of governmental power, with each branch jealously watching the actions of the other two. Chellie Pingree actionbelievebranch Change image and share on social
