'We hope the bill will change the behavior of rising costs of healthcare'

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree talks about the healthcare bill, HR 3962, released in the House on WCSH6 and WGME 13. Read Pingree's statement along with the full text of the bill here.

 

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree supports funding for Maine firefighters
On the floor of the House, Pingree spoke up in support of Maine's small-town fire departments that are being asked to do more than ever before. Watch footage of her testimony.
Maine to Receive More than $9.5 Million for energy efficiency and conservation projects
The state plans to use the funding to implement programs to lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally.
Ribbon cut on Vinalhaven wind power project
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined Governor John Baldacci, House Speaker Hannah Pingree and others to cut the ribbon on the Fox Islands Wind Project in Vinalhaven today. Pingree, a resident of nearby North Haven Island, said the wind turbines will serve as an example for the rest of the country.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says drug companies practicing "bait and switch"
"The drug companies promised us they would deliver $8 billion in savings into the health care system," Pingree said. "What they failed to tell us was that they apparently planned to jack up prices by $10 billion first."
Photo journal: Veterans Day 2009
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See pictures from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's Veterans Day travels, with stops at Togus veterans hospital, Portland's Veterans Day Parade, and American Legion Post 17.