Press Releases

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement as President Biden signs 17 Executive Orders on the first day of his presidency:

“President Biden has set the stage for a more optimistic era in America -- not only in words, but in his Day One actions. He has signed 17 Executive Orders to begin to undo the harm done by the last administration. These moves are critical to beginning the healing of our long-standing racial injustices, implementing a cohesive and transparent pandemic response, addressing the climate crisis, and restoring our place as a beacon for the world. After four years of eroding trust in our institutions, the presidency is now in the hands of a leader who believes in enacting policies for the betterment of all Americans, not just those who voted for him.”

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