Access to quality, affordable health care is particularly important here in Maine, where many of us own small businesses or are self-employed. Chellie Pingree accessaffordablebusiness Change image and share on social
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
The need to do something about global warming is obvious. And it's also pretty clear that the public understands the need for change and is ready to embrace it. What is missing is political will in Congress to stand up to the powerful energy companies and their well-paid lobbyists. Chellie Pingree changeclearcompany share on social
The FCC can and indeed should do more to protect the Internet as the free and open environment people have come to expect and depend on - which is why we need to stand up to attacks on the FCC's authority. Chellie Pingree attackauthoritydepend 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
