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JANUARY WABI RADIO EDITORIAL RESPONSE
JANUARY THRIFTPAC ARTICLE BY GJM ON BANKING ISSUES
JANUARY 5 MITCHELL SPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT MAINE POTATO GROWERS FROM CANADIAN IMPORTS
JANUARY 5 GJM ANNOUNCES EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS IN LEWISTON
JANUARY 6 GJM MEETS WITH VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
JANUARY 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FINANCE COMMITTEE HISTORY
JANUARY 13 MITCHELL PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
JANUARY 14 GJM NAMES DAVID JOHNSON AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASS'T.
JANUARY 19 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY
JANUARY 19 GJM REMARKS ON RELEASE OF HOSTAGES FROM IRAN
JANUARY 19 MITCHELL NANED TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION SUB-COMMITTEE
JANUARY 21 MAINE POTATOES GO TO EUROPE
JANUARY 22 N.E. SENATORS ASK PRESIDENT FOR COAL SUPPLEMENT
JANUARY 22 SENATORS DISCUSS NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR KITTERY
JANUARY 23 MITCHELL SPONSORS BANK HOLDING BILL
JANUARY 26 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--IN
AUGURATION
JANUARY 27 FLOOR STATEMENT/HAZARDOUS WASTE
JANUARY 28 GJM STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO OIL
DECONTROL
JANUARY 28 DICKEY FUNDS ARE APPROVED
JANUARY 28 GJM OPPOSES FISHERIES TREATY RATIFICATION
JANUARY 28 APPOINTMENT AS RANKING D. MEMBER OF SENATE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
JANUARY 29 ADMIN. TO CONSIDER KITTERY FOR NEW SUB CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 30 GJM COSPONSORS RESOLUTION OPPOSING OIL PRICE
DECONTROL
FEBRUARY 1 MITCHELL SOSPONSORS FOOTWEAR IMPORT RELIEF RESOLUTION
FEBRUARY 2 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BUDGET CUTS
FEBRUARY 3 FLOOR STATEMENT/DO
NOVAN CONFIRMATION
FEBRUARY 4 RESPONSE TO TREASURY SEC'Y TESTIMONY ON DEBT CEILING INCREASE
FEBRUARY 4 KITTERY NEWS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
FEBRUARY 5 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OIL PRICE
DECONTROL
FEBRUARY 6 GJM CALLS FOR RETURN TO GRADUAL PHASE-OUT OF OIL PRICE
DECONTROLS
FEBRUARY 7 MITCHELL OPPOSED TO U.S.-CANADA FISH TREATY
FEBRUARY 9 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OIL
DECONTROL
FEBRUARY 11 MITCHELL PLEASED WITH IMPORT RELIEF FOR MAINE WOOD FIRMS
FEBRUARY 11 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF BIDDEFORD OFFICE
FEBRUARY 11 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES A. JACOBS
FEBRUARY 13 PENOBSCOT COUNTY DESIGNATED LABOR SURPLUS AREA
FEBRUARY 20 GJM COMMENTS ON PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC PLAN
FEBRUARY 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC PLAN
FEBRUARY 27 GJM ANNOUNCES
APRIL 14 FIELD HEARING ON ACID RAIN
MARCH 4 GJM RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF CONFRONTATION BETWEEN U.S.-CANADIAN FISHERMEN
MARCH 4 SUPPORT OF 10% REDUCTION IN COMMITTEE SPENDING
MARCH 5 MITCHELL COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE SOCIAL SECURITY EXEMPTION
MARCH 5 GJM OPPOSED TO 9-DIGIT ZIP CODE, COSPONSORS LEGISLATION
MARCH 5 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OIL SPILL LEGISLATION
MARCH 5 GJM SPONSORSHIP OF BILL TO CLEAN-UP AND COMPENSATE FOR OIL SPILLS
MARCH 9 LETTER TO REAGAN, RE: CANADIAN POTATO IMPORTS
MARCH 10 GJM HOPES FREE
MARKET WILL LOWER FUEL COSTS
MARCH 12 REAGAN ASKS BUDGET COMMITTEE TO RESTORE EDA FUNDS
MARCH 16 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--WOOD
MARCH 18 GJM TOLD FUEL ASSISTANCE CUTS WON'T HURT MAINE NEEDY
MARCH 18 TESTIMONY: SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS CTE. ON EAST COAST
MARINE BOUNDARY TREATY
MARCH 18 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--REGULATIONS
MARCH 20 GJM ASKS PRESIDENT TO RESTORE EDA FUNDS FOR MAINE PROJECTS
MARCH 20 GJM OPPOSES D.O.L. RULE FOR INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD WORKERS
MARCH 24 FLOOR STATEMENT/DAIRY PRICE SUPPORTS
MARCH 24 MITCHELL BILL WOULD EXEMPT SOME FISHERMEN FROM UNEMPLOYMENT TAX
MARCH 25 MITCHELL INTRODUCES STERNMAN BILL
MARCH 25 ARTICLE FOR HA YOM, COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF THE JEWIS FEDERATION FOR SOUTHERN MAINE -- SALE OF F-15'S TO SAUDI ARABIA
MARCH 26 MITCHELL INTRODUCES VETERANS BENEFITS BILL
MARCH 26 MITCHELL VOTES $2 BILLION PROCUREMENT CUTS
MARCH 27 MITCHELL PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO RESTORE EDA FUNDS
MARCH 30 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BUDGET CUTS
MARCH 30 FLOOR STATEMENT/EDA AMENDMENT INTRODUCTION
MARCH 31 STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF PRESIDENT REAGAN
APRIL 3 SENATE PASSES RECOGNITION DAY FOR VIETNAM VETS
APRIL 6 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ATTEMPTED ASSASINATION
APRIL 7 GJM COSPONSORS BILL TO EXTEND VETERANS BENEFITS
APRIL 8 MITCHELL URGES NEW CONSTRUCTION AT KITTERY YARD
APRIL 8 BRENNAN TO TESTIFY BEFORE ACID RAIN HEARINGS
APRIL 8 LETTER TO
AUGUSTA ZIPS, RE: ACID RAIN HEARING
APRIL 9 MITCHELL ECONOMIC REPORT FOR EDITORS
APRIL 9 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES WITNESS LIST FOR ACID RAIN HEARING
APRIL 9 MITCHELL BILL TO CHANGE POTATO PROMOTION ASSESSMENT
APRIL 11 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TAX REDUCTIONS
APRIL 11 SENATE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO HOLD ACID RAIN HEARINGS
APRIL 13 MITCHELL NAMES PRESS AIDE
APRIL 14 OPENING STATEMENT/ACID RAIN HEARING-
AUGUSTA
APRIL 16 MITCHELL ASKS FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE RETARGETTING
APRIL 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ACID RAIN
APRIL 23 MITCHELL CALLS ITC
DECISION ON FOOTWEAR A "PARTIAL VICTORY"
APRIL 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--G
AUGING ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
APRIL 28 COHEN, MITCHELL URGE HUD SUBSIDY FOR BIDDEFORD-SACO HOUSING PROJECT
APRIL 29 MITCHELL SUPPORTS U.S.-CANADIAN BOUNDARY TREATY
APRIL 30 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO ENCOURAGE RETIREMENT SAVING
APRIL 30 MITCHELL-COHEN NEWS CONFERENCE ON DICKEY -LINCOLN
APRIL 30 STATEMENT ON AWAC SALE TO SAUDI ARABIA (CR)
MAY 2 FLAG FLOWN OVER U.S. CAPITOL HONORS MAINE'S VIETNAM VETS
MAY 2 STATEMENT FOR PORTLAND NEWS CONFERENCE ON LEG. DEAUTHORIZING DICKEY DAM
MAY 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--U.S. CANADA
MARITIME BOUNDARY TREATY
MAY 5 MITCHELL SEEKS IMPORT, CROP INSURANCE RELIEF FOR MAINE POTATO INDUSTRY
MAY 6 STATEMENT ON COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR LETTER CARRIERS
MAY 6 MITCHELL URGES STRONG U.S. POSITION IN TEXTILE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
MAY 6 SENATE APPROVES FUNDS FOR HOULTON BORDER STATION
MAY 7 MITCHELL MEETS WITH COAST GUARD COMMANDER RE: SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR MAINE
MAY 8 SENATE PANEL APPROVES GJM NUCLEAR REGULATION PROPOSAL
MAY 10 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO EXTEND DAYLIGHT SAVING
MAY 11 COHEN, MITCHELL TO APPEAR ON MAINELINE WASHINGTon
MAY 11 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--VIETNEM VETERANS PROGRAM
MAY 12 MITCHELL CALLS FOR END TO TAX AVOIDANCE SCHEME
MAY 12 MITCHELL NAMED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE GOVERNING BOARD
MAY 13 STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
MAY 14 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO REDUCE SMALL BUSINESS TAXES
MAY 15 STATEMENT ON DEATH OF JUSTICE HARRY GLASSMAN
MAY 15 MITCHELL BILL REQUIRES JAIL TERM FOR GUN CRIMES
MAY 15 MITCHELL URGES REJECTION OF S-K FUND TRANSFER
MAY 18 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FEDERAL TOBACCO SUBSIDIES
MAY 18 MITCHELL PRAISES 60-DAY EXTENSION ON CANADIAN RAIL WORKER RULE CHANGE
MAY 19 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
MAY 20 STATEMENT FOR CHURCH WORLD-INFANT FORMULA
MARKETING CODE
MAY 21 MITCHELL URGES PRESIDENT TO WITHDRAW SOCIAL SECURITY ITC CUTBACK PROPOSAL
MAY 25 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY CUTS
MAY/
JUNE COLUMN FOR MAINE SPORTSMAN ON ACID RAIN
JUNE SPORTSMEN'S COLUMN
JUNE 1 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--INFANT FORMULA
JUNE 1 MITCHELL AGAIN ASKS COAST GUARD FOR HELICOPTER SEARCH AND RESCUE FACILITY FOR MAINE
JUNE 1 STATEMENT ON CLOSING OF NORRIDGEWOCK SHOE
JUNE 2 SPECIAL TRADE REP RESPONDS TO MITCHELL INQUIRY ON POTATO IMPORTS
JUNE 2 INSPECTION OF POTATOES IMPORTED IN CANADA
JUNE 5 MITCHELL LAUDS REAGAN INCLUSION OF TWO TAX PROPOSALS
JUNE 5 RESPONSE TO BRUNSWICK TIMES RECORD EDITORIAL
JUNE 8 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BOATING TRAGEDY UNDERSCORES NEED FOR HELICOPTER RESCUE
JUNE 6 MITCHELL URGES SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM VETERANS COUNSELING PROGRAMS(SOUTHPORT)
JUNE 11 GJM STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS(CR)
JUNE 14 GJM URGES SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM VETERANS COUNSELING PROGRAMS(PORTLAND)
JUNE 15 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--HUMAN RIGHTS
JUNE 15 MITCHELL SAYS VA SHOULD PROVIDE BENEFITS TO AGENT ORANGE VICTIMS
JUNE 16 HUMAN RIGHTS ARTICLE, EXCLUSIVE TO CHURCH WORLD
JUNE 16 EDITORIAL RESPONSE/
MARGUERITE HENDRICK/VIET. VETS
JUNE 16 EDITORIAL RESPONSE/DAVID WOLLSTADT/SOCIAL SECURITY
JUNE 17 INFANT FORMULA
MARKETING CODE/FLOOR STATEMENT
JUNE 17 MITCHELL BILL TO ALLOW VETERANS TO SHARE MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES
JUNE 17 BOWDOIN MAN NAMED TO STAFF
JUNE 18 MITCHELL BILL TO AID BALL AND SOCKET MANUFACTURING COMPANY
JUNE 18 COHEN, MITCHELL URGE FUNDING FOR VETERANS OUTREACH
JUNE 19 DELEGATION URGES MAINE REPRESENTATION ON FISHING COUNCIL
JUNE 22 MITCHELL SAYS CONSTRUCTION FUNDS A VICTORY FOR LORING
JUNE 23 TOWN MEETINGS/WINTHROP-WINDHAM
JUNE 23 MITCHELL TO OFFER EDA AMENDMENT TO BUDGET RECONCILIATION
JUNE 23 STATEMENT OPPOSING FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF STATE OIL SPILL LAWS
JUNE 23 MITCHELL TESTIMONY ON DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BILL
JUNE 24 GJM STATEMENT ON SITUATION IN LEBANON
JUNE 24 GJM STATEMENT EDA AMENDMENT TO S. 1377
JUNE 24 MITCHELL'S STERNMAN BILL SLATED FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING
JUNE 29 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY MINIMUM BENEFITS
JUNE 30 STATEMM'T ON FOOTWEAR IMPORT RELIEF PROGRAM- PRESIDENT ALLOWS OMAS TO EXPIRE
JULY 1
MARK PORTER NAMED TO GJM WASHINGTON STAFF
JULY 1 MITCHELL SAYS WOMEN DEPENDENT ON COURTS FOR EQUAL TREATMENT
JULY 1 MITCHELL URGES RETENTION OF WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
JULY 1 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
JULY 1 MITCHELL NAMES STAFF AID TO BIDDEFORD OFFICE
JULY 2 MITCHELL CRITICIZED ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR TOBACCO IMPORT QUOTAS
JULY 6 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--WHAT DID CONGRESS CUT?
JULY 7 GJM STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR FOR SUPREME COURT
JULY 8 TURNER WOMAN NAMED TO MITCHELL STAFF
JULY 9 THE COST OF CRIME
JULY 11 MITCHELL BACKS BILL TO RETURN FUEL OVERCHARGE TO CONSUMERS
JULY 13 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--PROTECTING OUR CLEAN AIR STANDARDS
JULY 13 GJM STATEMENT ON JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION
JULY 13 EXCERPTS FROM HU-KAN RIGHTS STATEMENT FOR DON HANSEN-PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
JULY 14 STATEMENT OF
MARGARET CHASE SMITH LIBRARY CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
JULY 14 MITCHELL URGES PRESIDENT'S BACKING FOR ACID RAIN SOLUTION
JULY 16 B.I.W. EXPANSION INTO PORTLAND
JULY 16 SUPERFUND COVERAGE TO PERSONS HURT BY HAZARDOUS WASTE EXPOSURE
JULY 16 STATEMENT ON IMPORTATION OF POTATOES FROM CANADA
JULY 17 STERNMEN EXEMPTION TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAXES
JULY 17 BANGOR VETERANS CENTER TO BE OPENED
JULY 21 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS/BATH CONTRACT
JULY 21 MITCHELL SAYS TTTLE XX CUT PROPOSAL WOULD HAVE DEVASTATING IMPACT IN MAINE
JULY 21 GJM STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO TARGETING BY FOUR CONSECUTIVE GROUPS ON TAX CUT
JULY 21 GJM STATEMENT ON ENERGY TAX AMENDMENTS
JULY 22 EDA FUNDS APPROVED BY HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE SUB-COMMITTEE
JULY 22 MITCHELL COSPONSORS TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT EXTENSION
JULY 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SAVING EDA
JULY 27 SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES GJM LIFO AMENDMENT
JULY 28 NFIB HEAD PRAISES MITCHELL INVENTORY REFORM AMENDMENT
JULY 29 CONFEREES APPROVE FUNDS FOR FUEL AID, WEATHERIZATION
JULY 30 DELEGATION LETTER TO FAA
JULY 30 ARTICLE FOR DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER
JULY 31 OIL SPILL/ACID RAIN STATEMENT
JULY 31 ARMS CONTROL
AUGUST ARTICLE FOR MAINE SPORTSMAN
AUGUST 3 MITCHELL QUESTIONS REAGAN'S COMMITMENT TO ARMS CONTROL
AUGUST 3 TOWN MEETING IN GORHAM ANNOUNCED
AUGUST 3 MITCHELL VOTES TO RECOMMIT TAX BILL
AUGUST 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TAX CUT
AUGUST 4 MITCHELL BILL WOULD REDUCE DUTY ON IMPORTED SYNTHETIC FISH NETTING
AUGUST 5 MITCHELL CHARGES ADMINISTRATION IS IGNORING COMMITMENT TO SOLVE ACID RAIN PROBLEM
AUGUST 5 TOWN MEETING IN BRIDGTON ANNOUNCED
AUGUST 6 LETTER TO EDITORS RE: CLEAN AIR ACT
AUGUST 6 LETTER TO DO
NOVAN-DISABLED VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM
AUGUST 10 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--CLEAN AIR STANDARDS UNDER FIRE
AUGUST 13 MITCHELL TO HOLD TOWN MEETING IN BRUNSWICK
AUGUST 14 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES TOWN MEETINGS SCHEDULE
AUGUST 16 REMARKS FOR OPENING OF SHEEPSCOT HEALTH CENTER
AUGUST 17 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TIME TO EXCHANGE VIEWS
AUGUST 17 SANFORD TOWN MEETING
AUGUST 18 TOWN MEETING IN WESTBROOK
AUGUST 20 U.S. TRADE COMMISSION OFFERS HELP TO SMOKED HERRING PACKERS-COHEN, MITCHELL RELEASE
AUGUST 24 GJM RESPONSE TO PROPOSED SALE OF AWACS TO SAUDI ARABIA
AUGUST 31 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MITCHELL TO INTRODUCE ACID RAIN BILL
AUGUST 31 MITCHELL ASKS LABOR DEPARTMENT TO RECONSIDER RULE TO ELIMINATE LABOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AUGUST 31 MAINE SPORTSMAN-MAINE'S SPORTING TRADITION
SEPTEMBER 3 MITCHELL ASKS SENATE CHAIRMEN TO REJECT EDA, LOW INCOME ENERGY SPENDING CUTS
SEPTEMBER 7 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MORE BUDGET CUTS THREATE PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 9 MITCHELL AND COHEN URGE HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO 200 MILE LIMIT
SEPTEMBER 9 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FEDERAL AWARDS FOR
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 11 MITCHELL CONTINUES FIGHT FOR COAST GUARD HELICOPTER
SEPTEMBER 11 MITCHELL SAYS HIGH INTEREST RATES THREATEN ECONOMIC RECOVERY
SEPTEMBER 14 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT-CORNWALL INDUSTRIES
SEPTEMBER 14 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SEPTEMBER 14 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BATH IRON WORKS
SEPTEMBER 14 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--STATES SHOULD RETAIN THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH SET ASIDE PROGRAM FOR ENERGY SHORTAGES
SEPTEMBER 15 MITCHELL BACKS BILL TO COLLECT DELINQUENT FEDERAL LOANS
SEPTEMBER 16 MITCHELL URGES ACTION ON HIS FUEL SET ASIDE PROGRAM FOR STATES
SEPTEMBER 16 MITCHELL WARNS AGAINST ASSUMPTION THAT SOCIAL SECURITY CUTS WILL NOT BE MADE
SEPTEMBER 17 STATEMENT: ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA
SEPTEMBER 17 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS SHOE EXECUTIVES
SEPTEMBER 17 MITCHELL URGES FULL EDA APPROPRIATION, RETENTION OF STATE OFFICES
SEPTEMBER 17 STATEMENT ON POTATO SUBSIDY PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 18 MITCHELL PRAISES HOUSE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MEASURE
SEPTEMBER 19 MITCHELL SAYS REJECTION OF SHOW IMPORT QUOTAS MAKES "MOCKERY OF FAIR TRADE"
SEPTEMBER 20 MITCHELL BACKS BILL TO INCLUDE BLUEFIN TUNA IN 200 MILE LIMIT
SEPTEMBER 20 TOM SCHROTH, WDEA EDITORIAL ON CURTIS-GJM
SEPTEMBER 21 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--EPAA
SEPTEMBER 21 MITCHELL SAYS NAS REPORT PROVES NEED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON ACID RAIN
SEPTEMBER 22 STATEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY
SEPTEMBER 22 MITCHELL 0PPOSES DELAY IN SOCIAL SECURITY
SEPTEMBER 23 STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO FOREIGN AID BILL
SEPTEMBER 24 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AGREES TO SOCIAL SECURITY INTERFUND TRANSFER, RESTORATION OF MINIMUM BENEFIT
SEPTEMBER 25 MITCHELL CRITICIZES TAX BREAK FOR CONGRESS
SEPTEMBER 25 MITCHELL PRAISES EDA FISH PIER GRANT
SEPTEMBER 26 GJM PREDICTS DEFEAT FOR NEW BUDGET CUTS
SEPTEMBER 28 LETTER TO EDITOR: MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM: SOCIAL SECURITY
SEPTEMBER 28 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--NAS DATA PROVES NEED FOR ACID RAIN SOLUTION
SEPTEMBER 29 MITCHELL BEARS SUPPORT FOR EDA FROM SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN
SEPTEMBER 29 FLOOR STATEMENT/SUPPORT FOR EAGLETON AMENDMENT TO REPEAL WINDFALL TAX BREAKS
SEPTEMBER 30 DISABLED VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 30 MITCHELL AMENDMENT HIGHWAY FUNDS/LETTER TO EPWC
OCTOBER 1 MITCHELL URGES ACTION ON STATE DEPT. HUMAN RIGHTS POST
OCTOBER 2 MITCHELL TOWN MEETINGS
OCTOBER 4 GJM SAYS PRESERVING SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM STILL MAJOR TASK FOR CONGRESS
OCTOBER 6 MITCHELL RESPONSE TO SADAT'S ASSASSINATION
OCTOBER 6 MITCHELL PROPOSES LEGISLATIVE ATTACK ON A.R. SOURCES
OCTOBER 7 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS (COHEN)
OCTOBER 7 MITCHELL PROPOSES LEGISLATIVE ATTACK ON A.R. SOURCES
OCTOBER 7 ECONOMIC EFFECT OF ACID RAIN
OCTOBER 8 MITCHELL SAYS COAST GUARD FACES "CRISIS" IN FUNDING
OCTOBER 10 MITCHELL ASKS PROBE INTO LEGALITY OF GASOLINE CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE
OCTOBER 12 MITCHELL NAMED TO CONGRESSIONAL TEXTILE TRADE STEERING GROUP
OCTOBER 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--WEATHERIZATION
OCTOBER 13 GJM SAYS COAST GUARD FACES "CRISIS" IN FUNDING
OCTOBER 14 ARTICLE ON ACID RAIN LEGISLATION FOR NEW ENGLAND OUTDOORS
OCTOBER 14 FINANCE COMMITTEE FIGHT ELIMINATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT
OCTOBER 14 LETTER TO EDITOR: J.R. WIGGINS/ELLSWORTH AMERICAN RE: SOCIAL SECURITY
OCTOBER 16 MITCHELL CALLS FOR FINANCE HEARINGS ON U.S. CANADIAN TRADE
OCTOBER 20 TESTIMONY ON ACID RAIN LEGISLATION FOR HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
OCTOBER 21 MITCHELL URGES END TO U.S. PURCHASE OF LIBYAN OIL
OCTOBER 22 SENATE COMMITTEE SCHEDULES HEARING ON MITCHELL'S ACID RAIN LEGISLATION
OCTOBER 23 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS (.MITCHELL)
OCTOBER 24 ARTICLE FOR DISABLED VETERANS NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 26 MITCHELL STATEMENT AT ACID RAIN HEARING
OCTOBER 28 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON AWACS
OCTOBER 28 MITCHELL ON RESOLUTION TO PRESERVE ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT
OCTOBER 29 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED OIL
OCTOBER 29 MITCHELL SUBMITS AMENDMENT TO RESERVE STATE SET ASIDE RIGHTS
OCTOBER 30 GJM PROTESTS DOE'S DOWNGRADING OF WOOD AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
OCTOBER 30 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON BIW
OCTOBER 31 MITCHELL URGE APPROVAL OF ECONOMIC AND AGRI- CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOND ISUE
NOVEMBER 2 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 2 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SET ASIDE PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 2 RESPONSE TO PPH STORY ON ACID RAIN LEGISLATION
NOVEMBER 3 MITCHELL WANTS PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION TO HELP IN CURBING DRUNKEN DRIVING
NOVEMBER 3 MITCHELL JOINS PROTEST AGAINST CONSOLIDATION OF ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION
NOVEMBER 3 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON CLEAN AIR ACT COMMITTEE
MARK-UP
NOVEMBER 4 MITCHELL SUPPORTS BRENNAN PLEA TO HALT SOCIAL SERVICE CUTS
NOVEMBER 4 MITCHELL ASKS PRESIDENT TO ASSURE SMALL BORROWERS OF LOWER CREDIT RATES
NOVEMBER 5 FLOOR STATEMENT ON MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION BILL(ALSO DAVIS-BACON)
NOVEMBER 6 MAINE SENATORS ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP TO VISIT JAPAN
NOVEMBER 6 FLOOR STATEMENT ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE (RESPONSE TO ATTY. GEN. WILLIAM FRENCH SMITH)
NOVEMBER 9 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OLDER AMERICANS ACT
NOVEMBER 9 MITCHELL URGES BAIL REFORM
NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY 1981
NOVEMBER 12 MITCHELL ADDS STATE, PUBLIC REVIEW TO NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL BILL
NOVEMBER 13 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON HIGH INTEREST RATES
NOVEMBER 16 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL BILL
NOVEMBER 17 MUSKIE, MITCHELL TO ATTEND DEDICATION OF NEW SANFORD WASTEWATER PLANT
NOVEMBER 17 MITCHELL AGAIN CALLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BENEFITS FOR MAINE RAIL WORKERS
NOVEMBER 19 MITCHELL VOTES AGAINST PAY INCREASE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 20 ARTICLE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF ME. NEWSLETTER-ACID RAIN
NOVEMBER 21 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON LEWISTON IMPROVEMENTS THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ARMS CONTROL
NOVEMBER 23 MITCHELL'S DELEGATE TO THE W.H. CONFERENCE ON AGING
NOVEMBER 24 MITCHELL SEEKS U.S. INV. OF CANADIAN LUMBER IMPORTS' EFFECT ON U.S. INDUSTRY
NOVEMBER 25 MITCHELL, COHEN URGE SUPPORT FOR REDUCTION OF FISH NET TARIFF
NOVEMBER 30 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BUDGET DISPUTES
DECEMBER ARTICLE FOR DEMO STATE NEWSLETTER ON USE OF POWER PLANT WASTES FOR WEAPONRY
DECEMBER OP. ED. PIECE ON ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
DECEMBER 1 MITCHELL NAMES
JAN WELCH AS FIELD REP.
DECEMBER 2 FINANCE COMMITTEE CALLS FOR ITC PROBE INTO CANADIAN LUMBER IMPORTS
DECEMBER 2 MITCHELL SPONSORS WORKSHOP TO HELP PHYSICIANS, AGENCIES SPEED UP DISABILITY CLAIMS
DECEMBER 4 MITCHELL BILLS WOULD END OIL CO. TAX BREAKS, REDIRECT TAX RELIEF TO MIDDLE INCOME
DECEMBER 5 MITCHELL JOINS SENATE DRUG ENFORCEMENT CAUCUS
DECEMBER 7 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--RESTORING EQUITY TO TAX LAW
DECEMBER 7 MITCHELL URGES END TO LIBYAN OIL IMPORTS
DECEMBER 8 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES DELEGATES TO YOUTH PROGRAM
DECEMBER 8 GHM ADDRESSES DOCTORS AND DISCUSSES PROBLEMS WITH MEDICARE
DECEMBER 9 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON FRAUD AND ABUSE IN FEDERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
DECEMBER 10 MITCHELL PROTESTS V.A.'S CATEGORIZATION OF "NON-ESSENTIAL VET'S HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES
DECEMBER 10 MITCHELL PROTESTS ENERGY CONSERVATION CUTS
DECEMBER 11 LORING WILL GET NEW DORMITORY
DECEMBER 11 MAINE RECEIVES CONSTRUCTION GRANTS UNDER CLEAN WATER ACT
DECEMBER 12 MITCHELL OPPOSES OIL IMPORT FEE
DECEMBER 12 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL GIVING FISHERMEN ENERGY CONSERVATION CREDITS
DECEMBER 14 FINANCE COMMITTEE ACCEPTS MITCHELL AMENDMENT TO EXTEND STERNMAN TAX PROVISIONS ANOTHER YEAR
DECEMBER 14 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FEE ON IMPORTED OIL WOULD HURT MAINE CONSUMERS
DECEMBER 15 SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES MITCHELL BILL TO DESIGNATE BALD EAGLE BICENTENNIAL YEAR
DECEMBER 15 MITCHELL CAUTIONS AGAINST WEAKENING SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS
DECEMBER 16 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIR FORCE RADAR CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINE
DECEMBER 16 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL EXTENDING ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDITS TO FISHING BOATS
DECEMBER 17 MITCHELL RESPONDS TO NAVY PROPOSAL AFFECTING BRUNSWICK
DECEMBER 17 MITCHELL CHARGES DOE WITH WITHHOLDING WEATHERIZATION FUNDS
DECEMBER 17 MITCHELL OPPOSES CUTS IN REVENUE SHARING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
DECEMBER 18 MITCHELL WARNS OF MORE ATTEMPTS TO CUT SOCIAL SECURITY TO BALANCE THE BUDGET
DECEMBER 21 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE BLESSINGS OF FREEDOM
DECEMBER 22 NEWS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON USE OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WASTE FOR ARMS MANUFACTURE
DECEMBER 22 MITCHELL CALLS ON REAGAN TO HALT TRADE ANDTECHNOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE TO USSR
DECEMBER 28 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--KEEP SEPARATE THE PEACEFUL AND MILITARY USES OF THE ATOM
DECEMBER 28 BEEPER ON COAST GUARD
DECEMBER 29 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES DEFENSE DEPT. HIGH TECH. AWARDS TO MAINE COMPANIES MISSING ITEMS FROM THE PRESS FILE INDEX OF 1981
APRIL 1 COHEN, MITCHELL SEEK RELIEF FOR MAINE POULTRY INDUSTRY
APRIL 28 TEXT OF REAGAN SPEECH
MAY 14 MANDATORY SENTENCING LEGISLATION FLOOR STATEMENT
JUNE 18 MITCHELL BILL TO ELIMINATE TARIFFS ON BUTTON MOLDS
JUNE 23 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS LEGISLATION S. 1151
JULY 8 MITCHELL REFUTES ADMINISTRATION'S CLAIMS THAT MASSIVE CUTS ARE NEEDED IN SOCIAL SECURITY
AUGUST 7 ARTICLE ON SMALL BUSINESS TAX BILL FOR SBANE
AUGUST 7 MITCHELL, COHEN ASK FAA TO INVESTIGATE PATCO CHARGES OF SAFETY PROBLEMS AT PORTLAND JETPORT
AUGUST 13 FLOOR STATEMENT RELEASE ON DOUBLE EAGLE COMM.

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PRESS FILE INDEX FOR 1982
JANUARY TOWN MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR
JANUARY
JANUARY 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
JANUARY 8 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT: AWARD FOR STATE VET HOME
JANUARY 11 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE MISSING CHILDREN' ACT
JANUARY 13 MITCHELL SAYS NATIONAL LEGISLATION OFFERS ONLY SOLUTION TO ACID RAIN
JANUARY 13 MITCHELL WARNS OF MORE ATTEMPTS ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
JANUARY 17 SPECIAL TO SUN JOURNAL-YEAR END REVIEW
JANUARY 19 MITCHELL CALLS FOR REPEAL OF TAX BREAK FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
JANUARY 21 MITCHELL SAYS LEGISLATION ONLY SOLUTION TO ACID RAIN-TROUT UNLIMITED SPEECH
JANUARY 21 MITCHELL TO HOST SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
JANUARY 22 MITCHELL SAYS COAST GUARD CLOSURES UNNECESSARY IF CONGRESS VOTED ENOUGH FUNDS
JANUARY 25 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ECONOMIC WOES FACE CONGRESS
JANUARY 28 MITCHELL TO TESTIFY BEFORE HOUSE COAST GUARD SUBCOMMITTEE IN BOSTON
JANUARY 28 MITCHELL CALLS FOR EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR COAST GUARD
JANUARY 29 MITCHELL SAYS COAST GUARD CANNOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WITHOUT FINANCIAL RESOURCES
JANUARY 29 MITCHELL SEEKS TO RESTORE JOB SERVICE FUNDS
JANUARY 29 DELEGATION SECURES RELEASE OF HOUSING FUNDS FOR MAINE (COHEN)
FEBRUARY 1
FEBRUARY TOWN MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY 1 MITCHELL URGES RELEASE OF $1 MILLION FROM EDA FOR PORTLAND FISH PIER
FEBRUARY 2 MITCHELL TO SPEAK AT ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE
FEBRUARY 2 MITCHELL RECEIVES VISITOR FROM MAINE
FEBRUARY 4 MITCHELL NOMINATES TEN TO MERCHANT
MARINE ACADEMY
FEBRUARY 5 GJM RESPONSE TO EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE ON ACID RAIN
FEBRUARY 8 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE NEW FEDERALISM
FEBRUARY ? THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY CONSERVATION
FEBRUARY 9 WATT WILL NOT SEEK MAJOR CHANGES IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT THIS YEAR MITCHELL SAYS
FEBRUARY 9 MITCHELL BACKS BILL TO REQUIRE CCC TO
DECLARE POLAND IN DEFAULT OF LOAN OBLIGATION
FEBRUARY 9 GJM TESTIMONY AT FOREIGN RELATIONS RE: ACID RAIN
FEBRUARY 9 SENATE RESTORES ENERGY AID, JOB SERVICES FUND
FEBRUARY 10 MITCHELL SAYS U.S. NOT LIVING UP TO AGREEMENT TO SOLVE ACID RAIN PROBLEM
FEBRUARY 10 SENATE APPROVES JOB SERVICE, LOW INCOME ENERGY AID
FEBRUARY 11 MITCHELL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP SCROLLS
FEBRUARY 12 MITCHELL COSPONSORS FAIR TRADE BILL
FEBRUARY 13 MITCHELL ASKS ICC FOR MORATORIUM ON CANADIAN CARRIER APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 15 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--JOB SERVICES
FEBRUARY 15 SPECIAL TO MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY NSLR ON HOUSING
FEBRUARY 16 MITCHELL OPPOSES SALE OF F-16'S TO JORDAN
FEBRUARY 22 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FAIR TREATMENT FROM TRADING PARTNERS
FEBRUARY 23 MITCHELL BILL WOULD PROVIDE FUNDS FOR COASTAL & FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
FEBRUARY 23 MITCHELL OPPOSES REPEAL OF TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES USING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
FEBRUARY 23 GJM INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO AVERT TERMINATION OF COASTAL AND FISHERIES PROGRAMS
FEBRUARY 25 EASTPORT COAST GUARD STATION
FEBRUARY 25 MITCHELL LAUDS GOVERNORS' ACCEPTANCE OF BRENNAN'S ACID RAIN SOLUTION
FEBRUARY 25 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VISIT MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 26 STUDENTS VISIT MITCHELL
MARCH TOWN MEETINGS IN
MARCH
MARCH MAINE DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 1 MITCHELL BILL TO CONTINUE DVOP PROGRAM
MARCH 1 MITCHELL CALLS FOR AN END TO CONTRADICTORY TOBACCO POLICIES
MARCH 1 MITCHELL NOMINATES TEN TO WEST POINT
MARCH 2 MITCHELL FIGHTS TO SAVE EDA AGAIN
MARCH 3 MITCHELL SAYS CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND TAX CREDIT TO WOOD-BURNING STOVES
MARCH 4 MITCHELL PROPOSES TO CONTINUE EDA FUNDING
MARCH 4 GJM VOTES FOR 10% REDUCTION IN COMMITTEE SPENDING
MARCH 8 MITCHELL NOMINEES FOR AIR FORCE ACADEMY
MARCH 8 MITCHELL COSPONSORS BILL RE: EL SALVADOR
MARCH 8 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--EDA
MARCH 10 NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL RESOLUTION
MARCH 10 MITCHELL STATEMEN'T ON WILLIAMS' EXPULSION
MARCH 11 MITCHELL OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF DVOP
MARCH 11 STATEMENT ON EMBARGO OF LIBYAN OIL IMPORTS
MARCH 11 MITCHELL CHARGES EPA ACTION UNCONSCIONABLE
MARCH 11 MITCHELL NOMINATES CANDIDATES TO NAVAL ACADEMY
MARCH 11 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 12 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO REDUCE COST OF SEEKING TRADE RELIEF
MARCH 12 MITCHELL COSPONSORS BILL TO REDUCE COSTS FOR FORMER PRESIDENTS
MARCH 15 NEWS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON ALTERNATIVE BUDGET
MARCH 16 MITCHELL RECEIVES VISITORS FROM MAINE
MARCH 17 FRIENDS OF IRELAND-ST. PATRICK'S DAY
MARCH 17 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON INTELLIGENCE IDENTITIES PROTECTION ACT
MARCH 17 MITCHELL CALLS BILLS TO LIMIT COURT JURISDICTION "UNCONSTITUTIONAL"
MARCH 17 MITCHELL APPLAUDS EPA REVERSAL ON HAZARDOUS WASTE
MARCH 18 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES WINNER IN JAPAN-U.S. EXCHANGE PROGRAM
MARCH 22 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--BUDGET ALTERNATIVE
MARCH 22 MITCHELL GREETS MAINE STUDENTS
MARCH 23 MITCHELL URGES CONSIDERATION OF DYING IMPORTED CANADIAN SEED POTATOES
MARCH 23 COHEN, MITCHELL STATEMENT ON POTATO FARMERS' BORDER PROTEST
MARCH 25 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO BOLSTER HOUSING SALES
MARCH 25 NEWSLETTER CORRECTION (NOT USED)
MARCH 25 HOUSING RELEASE AND BEEPER
MARCH 25 STATEMENT ON NUCLEAR FREEZE RESOLUTION MAINE LEGISLATURE
MARCH 25 CR STATEMENT ON NUCLEAR FREEZE
MARCH 26 COAST GUARD CRISIS CAN ONLY BE RESOLVED IF CONGRESS APPROVES EMERGENCY FUND
MARCH 26 TESTIMONY ON EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FOR COAST GUARD
MARCH 27 STATEMENT IN HONOR OF GERALDINE DEERING AMERICAN LEGION
MARCH 29 MITCHELL SAYS STUDENT CUTS ARE BAD FOR MAINE
MARCH 29 PRESS CONFERENCE: STUDENT AID CUTS IN PORTLAND AND BANGOR
MARCH 29 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--HELP FOR THE HOUSING INDUSTRY
MARCH 30 MITCHELL SPONSORS BILL TO PRE-EMPT DOE PLAN TO USE NUCLEAR PLANT WASTE FOR WEAPONS
MARCH 30 MITCHELL NAMES BIDDEFORD WOMAN TO D.C. OFFICE
MARCH 31 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AMENDMENTS ARCH ? MITCHELL OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF DISABLED VETERANS' PROGRAMS
APRIL 1 TOWN MEETINGS IN
APRIL
APRIL 1 RESPONSE TO SECRETARY EDWARDS' REMARKS ON "ACID RAIN AS BENEFICIAL TO CROPS"
APRIL 3 MITCHELL SUPPORTS NUCLEAR ARMS FREEZE
APRIL 3 MITCHELL SAYS U.S. "OVERPREPARED" FOR NUCLEAR FREEZE
APRIL 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MAINE POTATO PROBLEMS HEARD IN WASHINGTON
APRIL 5 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS WINSLOW VFW POST
APRIL 5 MITCHELL SAYS DISABLED VETERANS OUTREACH CLOSURE A "GRAVE MISTAKE"
APRIL 5 MITCHELL OUTLINES PROPOSALS TO AID HOUSING AND RELATED INDUSTRIES
APRIL 8 MITCHELL OBJECTS TO REDUCTION OF NAVIGATIONAL AIDES
APRIL 8 OTA REPORT SAYS ONE OF EVERY FOUR LAKES IN NORTHEASTERN U.S. AFFECTED BY ACID RAIN
APRIL 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--STUDENT AID CUTS AFFECT OVER HALF OF MAINE'S STUDENTS
APRIL 12 MITCHELL PROTESTS CHANGES IN CLEAN WATER ACT
APRIL 13 THE TRUTH ABOUT CUTS IN STUDENT ASSISTANCE
APRIL 13 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TAX REDUCTIONS
APRIL 13 SPECIAL TO HA YOM, RE: MOYNIHAN-BIRD RESOLUTION
APRIL 13 MITCHELL REFUTES PRESIDENT'S CLAIM ON STUDENT LOANS
APRIL 14 TESTIMONY FOR ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE ON ISLE AU HAUT
APRIL 14 BELFAST HIGH BAND PERFORMS AT U.S. CAPITOL
APRIL 15 MITCHELL -CHAFEE STATEMENT ON OIL IMPORT FEE
APRIL 16 MITCHELL RELEASES INFO.ON 1981 TAXES
APRIL 16 RES. BANNING IMPORTATION OF YOUNG HARP AND HOO SEAL PRODUCTS
APRIL 17 MITCHELL BLASTS CHAMBER PROPOSAL FOR ONE-YEAR FREEZE ON SOCIAL SECURITY COLAS
APRIL 19 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OIL IMPORT FEE
APRIL 19 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS N.E. OIL DEALERS ON OIL IMPORT FEE PROPOSAL
APRIL 20 HOUSE BUDGET CHAIRMAN JONES RESPONDS TO GJM'S BUDGET ALTERNATIVE
APRIL 20 MITCHELL LAUDS ITC REPORT
APRIL 20 MITCHELL'S ACTION FAVORS MAINE'S FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
APRIL 20 HOUSE BUDGET CHAIRMAN JONES RESPONDS TO MITCHELL'S BUDGET ALTERNATIVE
APRIL 20 MITCHELL LAUDS ITC REPORT
APRIL 20 MITCHELL'S ACTION FAVORS MAINE'S FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
APRIL 20 STATEMENT ON THE PRESIDENT'S CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE
APRIL 21 MITCHELL OFFERS RESOLUTION OPPOSING NEW OIL IMPORT FEE
APRIL 22 MITCHELL OFFERS BILL TO REAUTHORIZE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT
APRIL 23 MITCHELL COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF CRIME
APRIL 26 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--HELP FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
APRIL 27 MITCHELL INTRODUCES NEW EDA BILL
APRIL 27 MITCHELL RESPONSE TO ADDRESS BY ENERGY SEC. JAMES EDWARDS, BEFORE AMERICAN POWER CONFERENCE
APRIL 28 MITCHELL PRAISES COMMITTEE ACTION ON BARRIER ISLANDS BILL
APRIL 29 STATEMENT BY MITCHELL ON BUDGET NEGOTIATION BREAKDOWN
APRIL 30 STATEMENT BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION
APRIL 30 MITCHELL ASKS COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO REJECT ELIMINATION OF FISHERIES PROGRAMS
APRIL 30 MITCHELL TO DISCUSS ACID RAIN BILL ON "MCNEIL-LEHRER REPORT"
MAY 1 CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES OF U. ME. FT. KENT
MAY 3 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--EDA
MAY 4 MITCHELL GREETS REVEREND WIS
MAR
MAY 5 MITCHELL SAYS EPA USING "BACKHANDED" APPROACH TO RELAX AIR STANDARDS
MAY 5 MITCHELL HAILS COMMITTEE ACTION ON ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
MAY 6 MITCHELL AMENDMENT INSURING EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
MAY 10 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SMALL BUSINESS IS CRUCIAL TO MAINE ECONOMY
MAY 10 MITCHELL OPPOSES CUTS IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
MAY 10 LETTER TO PRESS HERALD, RE: D'ANTONIO ARTICLE ABOUT WATER PROJECTS
MAY 12 BEEPER: DRUNK DRIVING LEGISLATION
MAY 12 ANTI-DRUNK DRIVING BILL PRAISED BY MITCHELL
MAY 12 MITCHELL URGES COMMERCE SECRETARY TO RELEASE PORTLAND PIER FUNDS
MAY 12 MITCHELL JOINS CALL FOR U.S.-SOVIET SUMMIT
MAY 12 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS GRADUATES, AND WISCASSET ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
MAY 14 MITCHELL FINANCE COMMITTEE--STATEMENT BORDER BROADCAST BILL
MAY 17 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY
MAY 17 VESSEL DOCUMENTATION STATIONS GET REPRIEVE
MAY 17 MITCHELL AMENDMENT WOULD RESTORE VETERANS HEALTH CARE CUTS
MAY 19 ARTICLE FOR MSEA NEWSLETTER-ECONOMY
MAY 19 TWO DAYS OF HEARINGS ON MITCHELL ACID RAIN BILL
MAY 20 STATEMENT & RELEASE ON THREE MILE ISLAND
MAY 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THREE MILE ISLAND
MAY 20 THREE MILE ISLAND CLEANUP
MAY 21 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO REQUIRE END-USE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTED SEED
MAY 21 MITCHELL CONGRATULATES AWARD RECIPIENT
MAY 22 STATEMENT ON BUDGET
MAY 24 COHEN DELEGATION RELEASE ON CORNWALL INDUSTRIES
MAY 25 MITCHELL SPONSORS BILL TO REPEAL TAX BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
MAY 25 BILL TO REQUIRE END USE RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORT ED SEED POTATOES
MAY 27 MITCHELL STATEMENT OF SENATE VOTE TO REPEAL TAX BREAK FOR CONGRESS
MAY 27-28 BEEPER ON
MARGARET CHASE SMITH'S
DECISION OF CONSCIENCE
MAY 31 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAM
JUNE U.S. CANADA TRADE ARTICLE FOR MAINE TODAY
JUNE 2 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNE 3 MITCHELL PROTESTS RELAXING OF LIMITS ON GASOLINE LEAD CONTENT
JUNE 4 MITCHELL URGES HUD FUNDS FOR 24 DOVER-FOXCROFT LOW RENT UNITS
JUNE 6 STATEMENT FOR COACH WINKIN'S INDUCTION IN MAINE SPORTS HALL OF FAME
JUNE 6 TRADE BILL CLEARS FINANCE COMMITTEE
JUNE 7 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS
JUNE 7 NATIONAL CLEAN AIR COALITION
JUNE 7 DELEGATION SECURES COMMITMENT ON SOIL CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR AROOSTOOK COUNTY
JUNE 8 MITCHELL CHARGES POLITICS INVOLVED IN REMOVAL OF SCIENCE ACADEMY FROM ACID RAIN RESEARCH
JUNE 9 CR STATEMENT ON ENDANGERED SPECIES
JUNE 9 MITCHELL REPRESENTATIVES TO HOLD "SIDEWALK CITIZENS' HOURS"
JUNE 10 ISLE AU HAUT STATEMENT(PASSED 6/10/82)
JUNE 11 MAINE SENATORS HAIL PASSAGE OF ISLE AU HAUT BILL
JUNE 11 MITCHELL TO RECEIVE WILDLIFE FEDERATION AWARD ADDRESS VFW CONVENTION
JUNE 15 FLOOR STATEMENT ON FIREARMS CONTROLS
JUNE 16 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND(CCF)
JUNE 17 MITCHELL DEFENDS TAX PROGRAM FOR FISHERMEN
JUNE 21 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MAIL FRAUD
JUNE 21 LETTER TO BLOCK RE: RC&D PROGRAM
JUNE 22 ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER ACID RAIN BILL
JUNE 22 MITCHELL SEEKS MAINE HEARINGS ON PROPOSED REMOVAL OF NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
JUNE 22 CONFLICT OVER MAINE ACTION GRANT
JUNE 22 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON ABUSES OF INSANITY PLEA
JUNE 24 DRAFT GUN CONTROL ARTICLE FOR PAPERWORKERS PUBLICATION
JUNE 25 LETTER TO REAGAN TO RESTORE PEACE IN LEBANON
JUNE 28 MITCHELL URGES PROMPT USDA
DECISION ON CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE OF POTATOES
JUNE 28 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--INSANITY DEFENSE
JUNE 28 MITCHELL GREETS CONSTITUENTS
JUNE 29 MITCHELL CALLS FOR PULL-OUT OF ISRAELI, PLO TROOPS FROM LEBANON
JUNE 29 ACID RAIN PROPOSAL
JUNE 29 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MITCHELL BILL
JUNE 30 MITCHELL PROPOSES MODIFICATIONS TO ACID RAIN BILL
JULY EXCLUSIVE TO MAINE SPORTSMAN
JULY DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT(SNOWE)
JULY 1 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCENENT(MITCHELL)
JULY 1 MAINE SENATORS URGE REPLACEMENT OF BOUNDARY DISPUTE SETTLEMENT FUNDS
JULY 5 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--NEW START FOR THE ERA
JULY 8 MITCHELL TO OFFER NEW, SIMPLIFIED TAX BILL
JULY 12 ADOPTION ASSISTANCE
JULY 13 MITCHELL MEETS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JULY 13 FINANCE COMMITTEE TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON MITCHELL'S POTATO, FISH NET BILLS
JULY 14 MITCHELL GREETS MAINE CONSTITUENTS
JULY 14 STATEMENT AND RELEASE ON ERA INTRODUCTION
JULY 15 STATEMENT FOR MAINE TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION
JULY 16 MITCHELL LAUDS PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF SPENT NUCLEAR POWER FUEL FOR WEAPONS
JULY 17 MITCHELL PROTESTS CHANGES IN RULES GOVERNING RIGHTS OF HANDICAPPED
JULY 19 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--RIGHTS OF THE HANDICAPPED
JULY 21 OCS REVENUE SHARING WOULD GIVE -MAINE $10.6 MILLION
JULY 22 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE APPROVES ACID RAIN BILL
JULY 23 MITCHELL GREETS GIRLS NATION REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 23 STATEMENT ON FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING ON TARIFF BILLS
JULY 26 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO ESTABLISH VETERAN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC IN CARIBOU
JULY 27 TMI CLEANUP BILL SENT TO SENATE
JULY 27 SPEECH TO SENATE DENOUNCING WATT STATEMENTS TO ISRAELI AMBASSADOR
JULY 28 FRENCH ROLE IN PALESTINIAN NEGOTIATIONS URGED BY MITCHELL
JULY 28 MITCHELL RENEWS CALL FOR WATT'S RESIGNATION
JULY 29 MITCHELL GREETS CONSTITUENTS
JULY 29 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SEVERAL MITCHELL BILLS
JULY 30 LETTER TO BLOCK AND BROCK, RE: CANADIAN POTATO IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
AUGUST 2 LETTER TO
JANTZEN-WOODCOCK HUNTING-SENT TO SPORTS WRITERS
AUGUST 2 MITCHELL GREETS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
AUGUST 2 SENATE COMMITTEE BILLS OF SIGNIFICANCE
AUGUST 2 STATEMENT ON BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT
AUGUST 3 MITCHELL ASKS KING OF SPAIN TO SEND U.S.S. CONVERSE HOME FOR BATH VISIT
AUGUST 4 MITCHELL OPPOSES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BALANCE FEDERAL BUDGET
AUGUST 5 MITCHELL GREETS BOYS NATION REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--WILL IT BALANCE THE BUDGET?
AUGUST 6 MITCHELL GREETS PRESQUE ISLE RESIDENT
AUGUST 6 COHEN AND MITCHELL SECURE VICTORY ON GULF OF MAINE DISPUTES
AUGUST 9 MITCHELL GREETS MAINE GROUP
AUGUST 10 TREATY TO PROTECT NORTH ATLANTIC SALMON APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 10 MITCHELL COSPONSORS MILITARY SPOUSES EQUITY ACT
AUGUST 12 BEEPER-BIW, DDG-51 MISSILE
AUGUST 12 MTICHELL LAUDS EFFORTS TO PRESERVE EDA
AUGUST 13 MITCHELL BACKS BILL TO PREVENT OFFSHORE LEASING PROGRAM
AUGUST 18 MITCHELL BILL WOULD ENGAGE RETIREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
AUGUST 18 MITCHELL URGES MORE MODERATE MONETARY POLICY
AUGUST 18 BALANCED MONETARY POLICY ACT
AUGUST 19 STATEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INS.
AUGUST 19 CR STATEMENT ON TAX BILL
AUGUST 19 MITCHELL HAILS COMMITTEE ACTION ON CLEAN AIR AS "SIGNIFICANT VICTORY"
AUGUST 19 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF POTATO STUDY
AUGUST 23 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON: NO. ATLANTIC SALMON
AUGUST 23 RESPONSE TO JOURNAL EDITORIAL-NUCLEAR WEAPON FREEZE
AUGUST 23 ARTICLE FOR APPAREL INDUSTRY MAGAZINE ON CBI, AND MFA WITH CHINA
AUGUST 24 LABOR DAY STATEMENT-EXCLUSIVE TO LABOR RECORD
AUGUST 25 MITCHELL SEES IMPORTS AS MAJOR CULPRIT IN MAINE'S UNEMPLOYMENT
AUGUST 27 LETTER TO SUN-JOURNAL RE: ED: NUCLEAR FREEZE
AUGUST 30 MITCHELL TO MEET WITH TOWN OFFICIALS ON ACADIA BOUNDARY
SEPTEMBER HOUSE-SENATE CONFEREES APPROVE MITCHELL'S BILL TO EXTEND STERNMAN UNEMPLOYMENT TAX POLICY
SEPTEMBER 1 SUMMER INTERNS RETURN TO MAINE
SEPTEMBER 1 DELEGATION AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
SEPTEMBER 2 LETTER TO DOE SECRETARY BELL, RE: HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS
SEPTEMBER 6 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--PROTECTING OUR CLEAN AIR(NOT USED)
SEPTEMBER 9 MITCHELL TAX REFORM BILL
SEPTEMBER 9 FOUR MAINE COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR FAVORED TREATMENT IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS
SEPTEMBER 9 STATEMENT ON HELMS AMENDMENT CLOTURE VOTE
SEPTEMBER 10 MITCHELL SEED POTATO BILL DELAYED BY LAST-MINUTE ADMINISTRATION OPPOSITION
SEPTEMBER 10 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL
SEPTEMBER 10 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES EDA GRANT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 13 STATEMENT ON TRADE POLICY
SEPTEMBER 13 COHEN, MITCHELL MEET WITH ADMINISTRATION ON SEED POTATO BILL
SEPTEMBER 14 SENATE PASSES MITCHELL BILL TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
SEPTEMBER 14 MITCHELL CRITICIZES ADMINISTRATION'S OPPOSITION TO FISH NET DUTY BILL
SEPTEMBER 14 MITCHELL, COHEN HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON SEED POTATO BILL
SEPTEMBER 14 MITCHELL LAUDS PASSAGE OF MEASURE TO PERMIT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF VA CLAIM DENIALS
SEPTEMBER 15 MITCHELL BILL TO PROHIBIT MISLABELING OF CANADIAN SEED POTATOES APPROVED
SEPTEMBER 15 BEEPER-VICTIMS OF CRIME
SEPTEMBER 16 MITCHELL ASKS VA TO RESCIND
DECISION ON PORTLAND OFFICE
SEPTEMBER 16 SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES MITCHELL BILL TO LOWER DUTY ON FISH NETS
SEPTEMBER 17 PORTLAND NEWS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON ECONOMY
SEPTEMBER 20 MAINE'S SHOE INDUSTRY DEPENDS ON BALANCED U.S. TRADE POLICY
SEPTEMBER 20 MITCHELL NOTIFIED THAT AROOSTOOK FARMERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY LOANS
SEPTEMBER 20 MITCHELL WANTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RETAIN ROLE IN CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 21 MITCHELL GREETS WAYNE CONSTITUENT
SEPTEMBER 21 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES VA SUSPENDS
DECISION TO CLOSE PORTLAND OFFICE
SEPTEMBER 21 MITCHELL SUPPORTS NEW FISHERY RULES GRANTING FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES TO ONSHORE FACILITIES
SEPTEMBER 21 SENATE PASSES MITCHELL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACD AMENDMENTS
SEPTEMBER 21 MITCHELL WANTS END TO U.S.-ARGENTINA HIGH EXPORT AGREEMENT-CITES VIOLATIONS
SEPTEMBER 22 ME. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES HUD GRANTS
SEPTEMBER 22 MITCHELL CHARGES ADMINISTRATION WITH OBSTRUCTING PROGRESS ON ACID RAIN CONTROLS
SEPTEMBER 23 SENATE APPROVES PROTECTION FOR COASTAL BARRIERS
SEPTEMBER 24 MAINE DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
SEPTEMBER 25 BILL DUNLOP DAY
SEPTEMBER 27 MITCHELL NEWS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY
SEPTEMBER 27 MITCHELL URGES ITC TO DENY SOUTH AMERICAN PETITION TO PERMIT DUTY-FREE ENTRY OF SARDINES
SEPTEMBER 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SHOE IMPORTS
SEPTEMBER 29 FOOTWEAR IMPORT ACTION PROGRAM STATEMENT AND RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 29 MITCHELL UNVEILS NEW TRADE INITIATIVE TO HEL SHOEWORKERS
SEPTEMBER 29 MITCHELL GREETS MAINE CONSTITUENTS
SEPTEMBER 30 "SUPERFUND" VICTIM'S CONPENSATION AMENDMENT
OCTOBER 1 DELEGATION RELEASE-MAINE SENATORS ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH JAPAN
OCTOBER 1 ISLE AU HAUT PASSED BY HOUSE
OCTOBER 2 MITCHELL STFRNMAN UNEMPLOYMENT TAX BILL CLEARS CONGRESS
OCTOBER 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--HELP FOR THE HOUSING INDUSTRY
OCTOBER 4 FOUR MITCHELL PROPOSALS CLEAR CONGRESS
OCTOBER 4 NEWS CONFERENCE STATMENT-TRADE POLICIES-EFFECT IN MAINE
OCTOBER 6 MITCHELL-EMERY DEBATE
OCTOBER 6 MITCHELL SEES NEW VA APPOINTMENT AS "MAJOR CONCERN"
OCTOBER 6 MITCHELL CALLS FOR POSTPONEMENT OF
MARTIN
MARIETTA HEARINGS
OCTOBER 7 MITCHELL LAUDS LUMBER INDUSTRY FOR ACTION AGAINST CANADIAN IMPORTS
OCTOBER 14 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES HUD GRANTS
OCTOBER 15 MITCHELL ENCOURAGES NOMINATIONS
OCTOBER 28 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
OCTOBER 30 MSEA SPEECH REPRINT ON PAY COMPARABILITY
NOVEMBER 15 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SARDINES(NOT USED)
NOVEMBER 19 MITCHELL TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 23 NEWS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON PROPOSED ACCELERATION OF 1983 TAX CUT
NOVEMBER 30 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES TASK FORCE ON CAMPAIGN REFORM
DECEMBER 2 MITCHELL NAMES NEW AROOSTOOK FIELD REP.
MARY LEBLANC
DECEMBER 2 MITCHELL PROTEST ADMINISTRATION CUT IN ACID RAIN RESEARCH
DECEMBER 3 STATEMENT OF SENATOR MITCHELL-JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE, BRUNSWICK
DECEMBER 3 MITCHELL WINS ROUND IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STONINGTON HARBOR DREDGING
DECEMBER 8 COHEN AND MITCHELL LEAD NATIONAL EFFORT TO AID POTATO INDUSTRY
DECEMBER 10 MITCHELL CALLS FOR HALT TO EDA LOAN SALES REQUESTS SENATE OVERSIGHT HEARING
DECEMBER 11 MITCHELL URGES APPROVAL OF STIFF PENALTIES
DECEMBER 14 MITCHELL SEEKS OPINIONS ON SOCIAL SECURITY IN SERIES OF MEETINGS IN 26 MAINE COMMUNITIES
DECEMBER 14 MITCHELL TESTIMONY AT HOUSE HEARING ON EDA LOAN SALES
DECEMBER 14 MITCHELL TOLD OF ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT FOR EXEMPTION OF SHOES FROM CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE
DECEMBER 14 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE FUNDING FOR PORTSMOUTH MITCHELL BLASTS LOW-INCOME ENERGY AID CUTS COSPONSORS MEASURE TO INCREASE AUTHORIZATION
DECEMBER 15 LETTER TO EDITOR, NATIONAL FISHERMAN, RE: STERNMAN
DECEMBER 17 SENATE APPROVES INCREASED AUTHORIZATION FOR LOW-INCOME FUEL ASSISTANCE
DECEMBER 17 MITCHELL OPTIMISTIC ON PORTLAND UDAG APPLICATION
DECEMBER 20 SENATE PASSES MITCHELL BILL TO ENFORCE ENDUSE RESTRICTIONS ON CANADIAN POTATOES
DECEMBER 20 MITCHELL AMENDMENT LIMITS USE OF ACCELERATE HEARINGS FOR NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE EXPANSION
DECEMBER 20 SENATE PASSES MITCHELL BILL TO LOWER FISH NET DUTY
DECEMBER 20 LETTER TO ED., SUNDAY TELEGRAM, RE: SOCIAL SECURITY
DECEMBER 22 BANGOR OUTREACH PROGRAM WILL OPERATE AT FULL STAFFING LEVEL
DECEMBER 27 MITCHELL TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON SOCIAL SECURITY AT FRANKLIN TOWERS MISSING ITEMS:
JANUARY 14 MITCHELL OPPOSES CONGRESS TAX BREAKS
MARCH 15 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON AMERICAN ECONOMY
APRIL 1 MITCHELL INTRODUCES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
APRIL 6 MITCHELL VOWS TO CONTINUE EDA FIGHT
MAY 27 EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE TO MAINE SPORTSMAN (
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PRESS INDEX 1983
JANUARY PRESS RELEASES REGIONALIZED ON SOC.SEC.MEETINGS
JANUARY 14 SEED POTATO BILL SIGNED INTO LAW: MITCHELL ASKS CUSTOMS FOR ENFORCEMENT DETAILS
JANUARY 21 MITCHELL TO REINTRODUCE STERNMAN BILL
JANUARY 25 MITCHELL JOINS IN RE-INTRODUCTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
JANUARY 26 MITCHELL INTRODUCES DAYLIGHT SAVINGS EXTENSION
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL REINTRODUCES ACID RAIN BILL
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS MEETING OF WILDLIFE FEDERATION
JANUARY 28 STATEMENT OF GJM AT EXPORT TRADE NEWS CONFERENCE
JANUARY 28 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES ACADEMY NOMINEES
JANUARY 28 DELEGATION RELEASE ON ST. CROIX ISLAND BILL
JANUARY GJM STATEMENT TO DAVE EMERY ON NOMINATION TO ACDA
FEBRUARY 3 GJM CRITICIZES PLAN TO IMPOSE TAX ON OIL
FEBRUARY 4 MITCHELL TO FIGHT CUTS IN LOW INCOME FUEL AID
FEBRUARY 4 STATEMENT ON INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS' STRIKE
FEBRUARY 8 DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS/COHEN.
FEBRUARY 9 GJM TO SPONSOR LEGISLATION TO REPEAL WITHHOLDING OF INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCTS.
FEBRUARY 10 MITCHELL'S OFFICE MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
FEBRUARY 13 WEEKLY COLUMN/CHANGES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT
FEBRUARY 16 MITCHELL PROPOSES SATELLITE CARE CLINIC FOR AROOSTOOK COUNTY VETERANS
FEBRUARY 17 GJM NAMED TO NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY GROUP
FEBRUARY 20 RELEASE ON GJM'S REMARKS AT OLD ORCHARD BEACH 100th ANNIVERSARY
FEBRUARY 21 WEEKLY COLUMN/ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S MANDATE BEING UNDERMINED
FEBRUARY 21 EPA STATEMENT BY GJM
FEBRUARY 24 RESOLUTION ON SOVIET JEWRY--SENT TO HA YOM
FEBRUARY 25 GJM ON JUSTICE DEPT.
DECISION ON CANADIAN A.R. FILMS
FEBRUARY 25 MITCHELL CONCERNED ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION FOR AN EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
FEBRUARY 25 TRIBUTE TO
MARGARET CHASE SMITH
FEBRUARY 26 GJM COSPONSORS BILL IMPOSING STIFF PENALTIES FOR PRODUCT TAMPERING
FEBRUARY 28 MITCHELL URGES SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO MAINTAIN STATUS OF PORTLAND WEATHER STATIONS
FEBRUARY 28 WEEKLY COLUMN/EPA
MARCH I DELEGATION GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
FEB.(MITCHELL)
MARCH 2 MITCHELL COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP SOC. SEC.SYSTEM
MARCH 2 GJM BILL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY SEN.FINANCE COMM
MARCH 3 GJM STATEMENT ON NATURAL GAS
MARCH 4 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES REVENUE SHARING HEARINGS
MARCH 5 GJM RADIO ADDRESS/RESPONSE TO PRES. REAGAN'SADDRESS
MARCH 7 WEEKLY COLUMN/WHEN IS ACID RAIN PROPAGANDA?
MARCH 7 MITCHELL RECEIVES RURAL HOSPITAL AWARD
MARCH 7/8 CAPITOL VISITORS
MARCH 8 MITCHELL GREETS WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
MARCH 10 MITCHELL BILL TO REDUCE TARIFFS ON FISHNETS REINTRODUCED
MARCH 10 MITCHELL OPPOSES CUTS IN FISHERIES BUDGET
MARCH 10 GJM VOTES TO CUT NON-RESIDENT ALIENS' SOC.SEC.
MARCH 11 MITCHELL URGES REPEAL OF 10% WITHHOLDING LAW
MARCH 11 GJM ON EARTH DAY
MARCH 11 GJM ON EL SALVADOR
MARCH 11 STATEMENT OF GJM, ET.AL. AT SEN. FINANCE COMM.
MARCH 14 GJM OPPOSES SALE OF WEATHER SERVICE
MARCH 14 EPA OVERSIGHT HEARINGS SET
MARCH 14 REAGAN'S NATURAL GAS
DECONTROL PROPOSAL
MARCH 17 PERMANENT EPA APPOINTMENTS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
MARCH 18 LETTER TO EDITOR/PPH ON SOC.SEC.
MARCH 18 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, WEATHERIZATION BILL COSPONSORE BY MITCHELL
MARCH 21 WEEKLY COLUMN/EL SALVADOR
MARCH 21 STATEMENT ON EDA
MARCH 21 GJM STATEMENT ON EDA/PRESS CONFERENCE
MARCH 22 MITCHELL-HOLLINGS LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE WEATHER STATIONS TO TRACK ACID RAIN
MARCH 23 MITCHELL SAYS IT APPEARS LAVELLE PERJURED HERSELF
MARCH 24 GJM STATEMENT ON SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS
MARCH 26-
APRIL 1 MITCHELL'S EASTER SCHEDULE
MARCH 28 WEEKLY COLUMN/HANDICAPPED RIGHTS
MARCH 25 GJM ON SUPERFUND VICTIM COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS
MARCH 25 GJM CRITICIZES RECOME NDATION TO ELIMINATE VA ADMINISTRATION
MARCH 28 VFW REPS. VISIT WITH SEN. MITCHELL
MARCH 29 OPEN HOUSE AT GJM LEWISTON OFFICE
MARCH 29 MITCHELL RETAINS MEMBERSHIP IN WOOD ENERGY CAUCUS
MARCH 30 WEEKLY COLUMN/TRAGEDY OF CHEMICAL POISONS (for use 4-4-83)
MARCH 30 GJM BACKS GREATER FEDERAL ROLE IN UPGRADING WOMEN'S PAY
MARCH 31 ADMINISTRATION IGNORES SALVADOR REALITIES--GJM
MARCH 31 MITCHELL ASKS FEDERAL ACTION ON ASBESTOS STANDARD AT KITTERY
MARCH 31 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON NRC
APRIL 1 MITCHELL URGES REPEAL OF WITHHOLDING ON INTEREST
APRIL 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TRAGEDY OF CHEMICAL POISONS
APRIL 7 SENATE PANEL TOLD OF VETERANS' EXPOSURE TO NUCLEAR TESTS
APRIL 8 ARTICLE TO APPEAR IN THE JACKSON LAB MONTHLY MAGAZINE
APRIL 11 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE JOBS BILL: WHAT IT MEANS FOR MAINE
APRIL 12 MITCHELL ASKS DOLE FOR EXCEPTIONS ON TRUCK USE OF MAINE ROADS
APRIL 12 MITCHELL OPPOSES MOVES AGAINST ACS, BRUCELLOSIS PROGRAMS
APRIL 13 SENATE PANEL BACKS MITCHELL RESOLUTION ON SOVIET JEWS
APRIL 14 MITCHELL CALLS ADELMAN CHOICE 'INCREDIBLE'--VOTES AGAINST IT
APRIL 18 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--LOW REVENUE BASE COMMUNITIES
APRIL 18 MITCHELL LISTS CRITICALQUESTIONS IN KITTERY HEARING ON ASBESTOS HAZARD
APRIL 19 MITCHELL'S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BILL MOVES THROUGH COMMITTEE HEARINGS
APRIL 20 LETTER TO EDITOR/ N.Y. TIMES / MAX FRANKEL
APRIL 25 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ANATOMICAL GIFTS
APRIL 21 SENATE COMMITTEE BACKS FULL-TIME SHIPS, FUEL AID FOR
MARITIME ACADEMIES
APRIL 28 MITCHELL JOINS SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC EDUCATION ACT
APRIL 28 FUEL OIL FUNDING
MAY 2 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
MAY 4 MITCHELL CO-SPONSORS ELIMINATION OF TOBACCO SUBSIDY
MAY 9 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--EPA: REVITALIZING THE FEDERAL COMMITMENT
MAY 9 MITCHELL OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF VETERANS COMMITTEE
MAY 9 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT
MAY 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FACING UP TO AN EDUCATIONAL 'TIDE OF MEDIOCRITY'
MAY 12 SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES EDA FUNDS
MAY 17 DELEGATION AWARDS FOR
APRIL
MAY 18 MITCHELL ASKS AIR FORCE FOR ASBESTOS INQUIRY
MAY 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--A FULL TAX CREDIT FOR FISHERMEN
MAY 24 MITCHELL NAMES SCREENING PANEL FOR SERVICE ACADEMY CANDIDATES
MAY 25 MITCHELL PRESS SCHEDULE FOR RECESS
MAY 26 MITCHELL CALLS MX "UNJUSTIFIED" EXPENSE, VOTES AGAINST IT
MAY 27 DELEGATION MEMBERS QUESTION CLOSEING OF VETERANS CARE PROGRAM
JUNE 6 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--THE RUCKELSHAUS AGENDA
JUNE 13 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--GETTING THE MOST OUT OF OUR HAZARDOUS WASTE LAWS
JULY 2 MITCHELL NAMES BENOIT AS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
JULY 4 PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
JULY 4TH RECESS
JULY 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FURTHER TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
JULY 1 SENATE COMMITTEE SETS HEARING IN MAINE
JULY 25, 1983 ON TIDAL POWER
JULY 5 MITCHELL, SNOWE CONTINUE EFFFORT FOR AROOSTOOK VET. FOLLOW UP
JULY 5 FECA REGIONAL CLAIMS
JULY 11 TIDAL POWER, THE MAINE COAST AND THE ECONOMY
JULY 13 COMMITTEE TAKES UP MITCHELL BILL FOR AROOSTOOK VETS DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
JULY 18 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--PATROL DOGS AT BNAS
JULY 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MANAGING THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
JULY 20 AGENT ORANGE
JULY 21 COHEN AND MITCHELL: WE'RE WORKING TOGETHER ON HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS
JULY 22 GOVERNOR, UTILITY REPS, SCIENTISTS TO TESTIFY AT TIDAL POWER HEARING IN MAINE
JULY 22 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT
JULY 25 MITCHELL, COHEN PRESENT ST. JOHN CONSERVATION BILL
JULY 25 MITCHELL WOULD AID SMALL BUSINESS
JULY 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TAX RELIEF FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS
JULY 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TAX RELIEF FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS
JULY 28 MITCHELL AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
AUGUST 2 MITCHELL JOINS SENATE PANEL ON CHILDREN'S ISSUES
AUGUST 2 MITCHELL SUPPORTS BILL AVERTING RAILROAD RETIREMENT
AUGUST 2 DELEGATION LETTER TO DEPERTMENT OF LABOR
AUGUST 3 VA REVERSES
DECISION CLOSING FOLLOW-UP CARE CLINIC IN AROOSTOOK
AUGUST 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--GIVING ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS SOME OPTIONS
AUGUST 3 DELEGATION PRESS RELEASE
AUGUST 5 MITCHELL, CRITICAL OF SHOE IMPORT
DECISION
AUGUST 10 MITCHELL PRESENTS INCOME TAX REFORM LEGISLATION
AUGUST 10 DELEGATION ANNOUNCEMENT
AUGUST 30 MITCHELL PREDICTS REAGAN TURNABOUT ON ACID RAIN
SEPTEMBER 1 MITCHELL SCHEDULES TOWN MEETING IN MACHIAS
SEPTEMBER 2 MITCHELL URGES U.S. POLICY REVIEW IN WAKE OF SOVIET ACTION AGAINST PLANE
SEPTEMBER 10 MITCHELL SAYS PREVENTITIVE HEALTH CARE IS PATTERN FOR THE FUTURE
SEPTEMBER 14 SUBCOMMITTEE AUTHORIZES MITCHELL TIDAL POWER PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 14 MITCHELL, COHEN STAFFERS MEET ON RURAL VETERANS CARE
SEPTEMBER 15 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--KAL 007: SHOCK, ANGER -- AND SOME FACTS OF LIFE
SEPTEMBER 16 MITCHELL SUPPORTS CONTINUANCE OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PAYMENTS DURING APPEAL
SEPTEMBER 16 MITCHELL SEEKING TO OVERTURN CUT IN LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
SEPTEMBER 20 ST. JOHN VALLEY CONSERVATION BILL MOVES AHEAD
SEPTEMBER 27 MITCHELL RENEWS OPPOSITION TO WEATHER SATELLITE SALE
SEPTEMBER DELEGATION RELEASE ON GRANTS AND LOANS
SEPTEMBER 28 STATEMENT ON JAMES WATT
SEPTEMBER 30 EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 3 MITCHELL CO-SPONSORS 'MIRROR' BILL ON BORDER BROADCASTING
OCTOBER 3 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON MEDICARE ASSISTANCE FOR THE TERMINALY ILL
OCTOBER 10 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON==NOTCH EFFECT
OCTOBER 11 OPED- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR -TO
DECREASE ACID RAIN, CUT SMOKESTACK EMISSIONS
OCTOBER 13 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--JAMES WATT-EPA
OCTOBER 14 MITCHELL SUPPORTS CAREFUL REVIEW OF CLINCH RIVER FUNDING PLAN
OCTOBER 17 MITCHELL CRITICIZES ADMINISTRATION DELAY ON ACID RAIN
OCTOBER 18 SEMICONDUCTOR
OCTOBER 21 SENATE TAKES ACTION ON USS ALBACORE TRANSFER
OCTOBER 21 MITCHELL URGES CRIMINAL CODE REFORM
OCTOBER 24 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--
MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY
OCTOBER 26 U.S. ACTION IN GRENADA: STATEMENT BY SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL
OCTOBER 26 MITCHELL JOINS BIPARTISAN MOVE TO RESTRUCTURE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 26 MAINE WITNESSES TO TESTIFY AT
NOVEMBER HEARING ON MITCHELL SMALL BUSINESS BILL
OCTOBER 27 BEIRUT PEACEKEEPING: MITCHELL JOINS CAUCUS TO PEPLACE IT WITH U.N. PRESENCE
OCTOBER 27 MITCHELL MOVE ON EASTPORT BREAKWATER HASTENS PROSPECTS OF FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS
OCTOBER 31 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--WOMEN AND PENSION BENEFITS
NOVEMBER 3 MITCHELL, CANADIAN MINISTER DISCUSS ACID RAIN
NOVEMBER 6 CHICAGO TRIBUNE -RUCKELHAUS NOW PUT TO ACID TEST
NOVEMBER 7 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ARMS CONTROL
NOVEMBER 7 BORDER BROADCASTING BILL GETS COMMITTEE APPROVAL
NOVEMBER 7 MITCHELL ASKS QUICK FEDERAL ACTION ON CHICKEN FLU
NOVEMBER 7 MITCHELL SEMICONDUCTOR BILL HEADS FOR FULL SENATE
NOVEMBER 7 DELEGATION HOPEFUL ON FUEL FUNDS FOR MAINE
MARITIME
NOVEMBER 10 PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND OF
NOVEMBER 10-14
NOVEMBER 8 TIDAL POWER, ST. JOHN BASIN PROJECTS ADVANDED BY FULL COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 8 MITCHELL DISCUSSES HOSPTIAL IMPORVEMENTS WITH TOGUS DIRECTOR
NOVEMBER 9 MITCHELL WINS VOTE TO REMOVE TEMPORARY LICENSING OF NUCLEAR PLANTS
NOVEMBER 10 MITCHELL URGES SENATE TO HONOR BEIRUT AND GRENADA DEAD WITH SPECIAL LEGISLATION
NOVEMBER 14 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--CHEMICAL WARFARE
NOVEMBER 14 MITCHELL BILL ON PRIVATE FINANCING OF EASTPORT BREAKWATER BECOMES LAW
NOVEMBER 14 MITCHELL COSPONSORS "NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY"
NOVEMBER 14 MITCHELL URGES REPLACEMENT FOR FISHERMENS' RADIO SERVICE
NOVEMBER 14 MITCHELL STRONGLY CRITICAL OF EPA PROPOSED SULFUR DIOXIDE RELAXATION
NOVEMBER 16 MITCHELL STERNMAN UNEMPLOYMENT TAX INCLUDED IN SENATE TAX PACKAGE
NOVEMBER 16 PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
NOVEMBER 19-
DECEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFRAMS ASSISTANCE ACT APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 18 MITCHELL OPPOSES CLARK NOMINATION
NOVEMBER 18 MITCHELL ASKS SECRETARY REGAN FOR EXTENSION OF FISHERMAN'S TAX FILING DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 22 MAINE DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANT, LOANS
NOVEMBER 23 MITCHELL BILL BANNING AGENT ORANGE USE ON CANADIAN BORDER IS LAW
NOVEMBER 28 ONLY PUBLIC DEMAND WILL BRING ACTION ON DEFICIT: MITCHELL
NOVEMBER 28 CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT
NOVEMBER 30 PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
DECEMBER 7-10
DECEMBER 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ARGENTINA AND NUCLEAR POWER
DECEMBER 9 MITCHELL TO RETURN TO WASHINGTON FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE DEFICIT REDUCTION HEARINGS
DECEMBER 12 MITCHELL DEPLORES LACK OF ADMINISTRATION PARTICIPATION IN DEFICIT HEARINGS
DECEMBER 13 MITCHELL PROMISES QUICK EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVES AFTER 'DISAPPOINTING' ITC
DECISION ON CANADIAN POTATOES
DECEMBER 13 MITCHELL ASKS REAGAN FOR PROMPT ACTION TO ASSIST U.S. SHOE INDUSTRY
DECEMBER 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--PRESERVING SHIPWRECKS OFF MAINE COAST

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PRESS FILE INDEX FOR 1984
JANUARY 6 TEXT: MITCHELL ADDRESS AT 'ACID RAIN' '84 CONFERENCE, MANCHESTER, N.H.
JANUARY 6 PRESS SCHEDULE
JANUARY 9-
JANUARY 13
JANUARY 17 MITCHELL PROMISES SUPPORT FOR SEARSPORT TERMINAL FUNDING, CITES EDA ROLE
JANUARY 18 MITCHELL SAYS BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MUST DEMAND ACTION ON DEFICITS
JANUARY 23 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ORGAN TRANSPLANTS
JANUARY 23 DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FEDERAL AWARDS FOR
DECEMBER
JANUARY 23 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--CHILD SUPPORT
JANUARY 23 MTICHELL BILL WILL PROPOSE CREATION OF NEW U.S.-CANADIAN ECONOMIC BODY
JANUARY 25 MITCHELL: REAGAN'S ACID RAIN POSITION 'INDISPENSABLE'
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL NOMINATES 10 STUDENTS TO MERCHANT
MARINE ACADEMY
JANUARY 27 MTICHELL NOMINATES 10 STUDENTS TO WEST POINT
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL NOMINATES 10 STUDENTS TO U.S. NAVA ACADEMY
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL NOMINATES 10 STUDENTS TO U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY
JANUARY 27 MITCHELL URGES PROMPT ACTION ON MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS
JANUARY 30 MITCHELL PROPOSES GREATER USE OF FUEL ASSISTANCE FOR WEATHERIZATION
JANUARY 31 MITCHELL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS
JANUARY 31 MITCHELL STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOMINEE
JANUARY 31 REAGAN RECORD ON ARMS CONTROL IS THE WORST IN A QUARTER CENTURY: MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 3 BAIL REFORM MOVES GET STRONG MITCHELL SUPPORT AS SENATE PASSES CRIME BILL
FEBRUARY 3 MITCHELL REQUESTS
MAY 2 COMMITTEE SESSION ON VETERANS-HEALTH CARE BILL
FEBRUARY 4 MITCHELL MEETS WITH-
MAY TROUBH, CITY MANAGE
FEBRUARY 7 HOUSE-SENATE CONFEREES REJECT CHANGE IN HEATING ASSISTANCE FORMULA
FEBRUARY 8 MITCHELL PRESS SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 8 MITCHELL REGRETS PRESIDENTIAL FINDING ON SHOE INDUSTRY PETITION
FEBRUARY 9 MITCHELL, OPPOSING DEATH PENALTY, ALSO CRITICIZES 'STEAMROLLER' TACTICS
FEBRUARY 10 DELEGATION LETTER TO ENERGY SECRETARY HODEL
FEBRUARY 11 U.S. SOVIET UNION IN 'UNRESTRAINED' NUCLEAR ARMS RACE: MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 13 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FOREIGN POLICY FRONT
FEBRUARY 16 MITCHELL UNDERLINES ROLE OF RURAL CLINICS IN HEALTH CARE COST CRISIS
FEBRUARY 20 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--EDUCATION-A CHANGE IN ATTITUDE
FEBRUARY 22 DEATH PENALTY: 'BARBARIC, INAPPROPRIATE, INEFFECTIVE'-MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 23 CANADIAN COMPLAINT TO U.S. ON ACID RAIN GETS LIKE-MINDED RESPONSE FROM MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 27 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--FUEL OIL PRICES
FEBRUARY 27 MITCHELL ASKS MAINTENANCE OF PORTLAND FORECAST OFFICE AT CURRENT LEVEL
FEBRUARY 28 MITCHELL PRESENTS BILL HARMONIZING FEDERAL, STATE RIVER RESOURCES PRIORITIES
MARCH 3 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--TOPICS IN DAILY MAIL
MARCH 6 COMMITTEE APPROVES MITCHELL PROPOSAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
MARCH 12 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--NATIONAL WEATHER FORECAST SERVICE OFFICE
MARCH 6 COMMITTEE APPROVES MITCHELL PROPOSAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
MARCH 7 SENATE COMMITTEE ACITON ON ACID RAIN IS "SOLID VICTORY" FOR MITCHELL
MARCH 8 SENATE COMMITTEE OKAYS TAX EXEMPTION FOR STERMAN AND BEIRUT, GRENADA DEAD
MARCH 8 DELEGATION PRESS RELEASE - COHEN-MITCHELLMCKERNAN-SNOWE OPPOSE CLOSING OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE IN PORTLAND
MARCH 12 MITCHELL STATEMENT ON CAMPAIGN FINANCING
MARCH 13 COMMITTEE SENDS CLEAN AIR AMENDMENTS INCLUDING ACID RAIN TO SENATE FLOOR
MARCH 14 SENATORS' MITCHELL & COHEN ANNOUNCE 1984 U.S. - JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
MARCH 16 SENATE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON MITCHELL BILLS TO ASSIST FISHING INDUSTRY
MARCH 19 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON -- CAMPAIGN FINANCING
MARCH 19 COMMITTEE APPROVES FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION OF MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS
MARCH 20 SENATOR MITCHELL ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICANTS FOR 1984 ACADEMICS
MARCH 20 "RED TAIL" DISEASE AMONG LOBSTERS
MARCH 22 MITCHELL BILL WOULD NAME MAINE FEDERAL BUILDINGS FOR SMITH AND MUSKIE
MARCH 23 COHEN AND MITCHELL ASK VIETNAM TO HELP IN SEARCH FOR MISSING SHIP
MARCH 23 MITCHELL URGES MEESE TO WITHDRAW
MARCH 24 MITCHELL WARNS OF NUCLEAR OVERBALANCE IN U.S. DEFENSE PREPARATIONS
MARCH 26 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON --SCHOOL PRAYER
MARCH 28 MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANTS, LOANS FOR
FEBRUARY
APRIL 2 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MITCHELL URGES MEESE'S WITHDRAWAL
APRIL 2 MITCHELL SEEKING VA DATA ON RURAL HEALTH CARE FOR HEARING IN MID-
APRIL
APRIL 3 MITCHELL BACKS RECONVENING OF WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS
APRIL 6 COMMITTEE TAKES TESTIMONY ON MITCHELL UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES BILL
APRIL 6 MITCHELL VOTES AGAINST EMERGENCY MILITARY AID FOR EL SALVADOR
APRIL 9 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ASBESTOS
APRIL 19 MITCHELL CALLS FOR SENSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO ATTACK DEFICITS NOW
APRIL 23 MITCHELL COMMENTS ON LINCOLN SCHOOL REPORT CITES EIGHT-TEAR DEAUTHORIZATION
APRIL 25 MITCHELL SUPPORTS APPOINTMENT OF BRODER TO COUNCIL ON AGAING
APRIL 26 HOUSE PASSES MEASURES NAMING MAINE FEDERAL
APRIL 30 SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE HEARS GJM IN STRONG SUPPORT OF ACID RAIN CONTROL STRATEGY
MAY 2 MITCHELL TELLS TRADE COMMISSION SHOE INDUSTRY'S NEED FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM IMPORTS IS 'FAR STRONGER' THAN BEFORE
MAY 3 MITCHELL SPONSORS ARMS RACE MORATORIUM LEGISLATION
MAY 4 SENATOR MITCHELL ANNOUNCES STATE WINNERS FOR 1984 CONGRESS- BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE
MAY 7 MITCHELL ANNOUNCES SHARED HEALTH FACILITY FOR VETERANS CARE AT LORING
MAY 7 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ARMS CONTROL
MAY 7 BACKED BY 36 COLLEAGUES, MITCHELL ASKS EARLY FULL SENATE ACTION ON ACID RAIN
MAY 9 COMMITTEE APPROVES MITCHELL BILL FOR NATIONAL STUDY OF RURAL VETERANS' HEALTH CARE NEEDS
MAY 10 SENATE TRADE SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXAMINE STATE OF U.S. SHOE INDUSTRY
MAY 10 MITCHELL BILL FOR JOINT U.S.-CANANDIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION
MAY 15 MITCHELL OBTAINS RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTE BETWEEN MAINE HOSPITALS AND MEDICARE
MAY 16 MITCHELL RESPONDS TO ECONOMISTS ON ACID RAIN
MAY 21 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--OLYMPIC GAMES
MAY 22 AGENT ORANGE COMPENSATION BILL, COAUTHORED BY MITCHELL, PASSES SENATE
MAY 24 BILL CO-AUTHORED BY MITCHELL WOULD HONOR LEBANESE-AMERICAN POET- ARTIST
MAY 25 MITCHELL STATEMENT AT FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS ON U.S. FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
MAY 27 RECESS SCHEDULE 5/27-6/3
MAY 28 MITCHELL TERMS MEMORIAL DAY ESSENTIAL TIE BETWEEN AMERICAN PAST AND FUTURE
MAY 28 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--SOCIAL SECURITY
MAY 29 MITCHELL SEES 'HUMAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT' AS GOAL FOR ENGINEERS,ARCHITECTS
MAY 30 MITCHELL REMARKS TO MID-COAST FORUM ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
JUNE 1 MITHCELL NAMES U. OF ME. GRADUATE AS ASSISTANT PRESS SECRETARY
JUNE 2 SENATOR MITCHELL AT WATERVILLE AMVETS CONVENTION
JUNE 4 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--MEMORIAL DAY
JUNE 4 CUSTOMS STATION IN AROOSTOOK TO KEEP MOST OF ORIGINAL SUNDAY SCHEDULES
JUNE 6 COHEN AND MITCHELL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE QUOTAS ON SHOE IMPORTS
JUNE 7 HOUSE, SENATE CONFEREES APPROVE MITCHELL BILL TO EXTEND STERNMAN TAX EXEMPTION
JUNE 7 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN EAST BLOC NATIONS CO-SPONSORED BY MITCHELL
JUNE 11 MITCHELL ASKS SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS IN DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
JUNE 11 THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON--ITC & SHOES
JUNE PRESS RELEASE-BIDDEFORD HOURS
JUNE 12 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SETS
JUNE 22 HEARING ON SHOE IMPORT BILL
JUNE 14 MITCHELL TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIC FARMING BILL
JUNE 15 MITCHELL-COHEN RESOLUTION ON MISSING GLO
MAR JAVA SEA CREW MEMBERS PASSES SENATE
JUNE 20 MITCHELL BACKS CONTINUED STRONG LOW-INCOME FUEL ASSISTANCE
JUNE 20 COHEN, MITCHELL AND SNOWE ANNOUNCE-'GRANT FOR LEWISTON DOWNT0WN PROJECT
JUNE 21 FOOTWEAR HEARING SET FOR TOMORROW 1N WASHINGTON ON COHEN/MITCHELL BILL
JUNE 21 MITCHELL WELCOMES FINDINGS OF CONGRESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICE ON ACID RAIN
JUNE 25 DRUNK DRIVING AND EFFECTS
JUNE 25 MITCHELL CRITICAL OF SUPREME COURT RULING ON CLEAN AIR STANDARDS
JUNE 26 DELEGATION - VA OFFICE IN PORTLAND TO OPEN
JUNE 26 DRUNK DRIVING AMENDMENT
JUNE 26 ORGANIC FARMING
JUNE 27 MITCHELL AMENDMENT SUPPORTS STATE'S INTEREST IN ACQUIRING BOOTHBAY'S WELCH HOUSE
JUNE 29 MITCHELL BACKS RENEWAL OF SUMMER FILL PROGRAM FOR HEATING OIL- ENCLOSURE
JUNE 29 MITCHELL LAUDS SENATE ACTION CONTINUING EDA FUNDING
JUNE 29 COHEN, MITCHELL IN MOVE TO CHANGE CRITERIA FOR FINDINGS OF IMPORT INJURY
JUNE 29 MITCHELL ASKS FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR FULL REPORT ON AIRLINER'S EMERGENCY LANDING AT PORTLAND
JULY 2 MITCHELL ASKS FUNDS FOR STUDY RELATED TO MAINE YANKEE EVACUATION PLAN
JULY 2 MITCHELL CRITICAL OF APPOINTMENT OF FORMER EPA DIRECTOR BURFORD
JULY 4-
JULY 7
JULY RECESS
JULY 12 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
JULY 17 ON ENVIRONMENT ISSUE
JULY 13 FAMILIES OF MISSING IN ACTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA TO RECEIVE MEDALS FROM MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
JULY 13 COHEN AND MITCHELL MEET WITH LEWISTON SHOEWORKERS AT FOOTWEAR HEARING
JULY 23 MITCHELL NAMES SUSAN LONGLEY AS LEG. STAFF
JULY 23 MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANTS, LOANS FOR
JUNE
JULY 26 MITCHELL SEES STRONG AND DEEP PUBLIC SUPPORT BEHIND SENATE'S REAUTHORIZATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE LAW BY 93-0 VOTE
JULY 27 BILL RECONSTITUTING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD WILL PREVENT FUTURE BURFORD-TYPE APPOINTMENTS MITCHELL SAYS
JULY 30 MITCHELL TO FIGHT FOR SMALL BUSINESS TRADE BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE TUESDAY
JULY 30 PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR DEDICATION OF SMITH, MUSKIE FEDERAL BUILDING
JULY 31 HAZARDOUS WASTE
JULY 31 MITCHELL-DANFORTH BILL ASKING QUARTERLY ITC REPORTS ON US SHOE INDUSTRY APPROVED BY SENATE FINANCE PANEL
JULY 31 MITCHELL QUESTIONS FEDERAL HEALTH FINANCING CHIEF ON MAINE MEDICARE REVIEW
AUGUST 1 ANNE BURFORD REMOVES HERSELF FROM CHAIRMAN POSITION (NACOA)
AUGUST 1 MITCHELL BACKS RESTORATION OF 'BUY AMERICA' PROVISION FOR CEMENT USED IN US ROADBUILDING
AUGUST 2 MITCHELL PRAISES EPA PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE 90% OF LEAD IN GASOLINE
AUGUST 3 MITCHELL TO ADDRESS ABA ACID RAIN SYMPOSIUM IN CHICAGO
AUGUST 6 90% LEAD-FREE GASOLINE
AUGUST 6 OLYMPIC MEDALIST JOAN BENOIT HONORED IN MITCHELL-COHEN SENATE RESOLUTION
AUGUST 7 MITCHELL SUPPORTS WOMEN'S RETIREMENT EQUITY LEGISLATION
AUGUST 9 SENATE APPORVE NATIONAL STUDY OF HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF RURAL VETERANS
AUGUST 13 MITCHELL COMMENDS HOUSE-SENATE CONFEREES
DECISION TO CONTINUE EDA FUNDING FOR FY 1985
AUGUST 17 FINAL REPORT OF THE ACID RAIN PEER REVIEW PANEL, PRESS CONFERENCE
AUGUST 21 MITCHELL, ADDRESSING VFW GATHERING IN CHICAGO, URGES GREATER EMPHASIS ON CONVENTIONAL DEFENSE
AUGUST 30 NAMING OF SMITH, MUSKIE FEDERAL BUILDINGS
AUGUST 31 BIW CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
SEPTEMBER 4 INFORMATION PROGRAMS ON U.S. SERVICE SCHOOLS SCHEDULED
SEPTEMBER 8 AND 15
SEPTEMBER 5 FAA TELLS MITCHELL WATERVILLE AIRPORT WILL GET INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM
SEPTEMBER 5 MITCHELL OPPOSES FEDERAL PRE-EMPTION OF STATE'S OIL POLLUTION LAW
SEPTEMBER 6 WORLD COURT
DECISION ON U.S.-CANADIAN
MARITIME BOUDARY UNLIKELY BEFORE OCT., MITCHELL TOLD
SEPTEMBER 7 MITCHELL TO TESTIFY AT PORTLAND ITC HEARING ON CANADIAN FISH IMPORTS
SEPTEMBER 11 MITCHELL URGES MAINE VOTERS TO APPROVE STATE ERA AMENDMENT
SEPTEMBER 12 COMMITTE APPROVES MITCHELL DEMOSTPATION PLAN FOR SUPERFUND VICTIM COMPENSATION
SEPTEMBER 14 SUPERVUND EXTENSION WITH-MITCHELL VICTIM COMPENSATION PLAN PASSES SENATE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 17 HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECTS
SEPTEMBER 17 MITCHELL SEEKS NEW ITC SHOE IMPORT PROBE
SEPTEMBER 17 COHEN AND MITCHELL WIN PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TO HELP SHOE INDUSTRY
SEPTEMBER 18 SENATE APPROVES COHEN AND MITCHELL LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO AID SMALL BUSINESS
SEPTEMBER 18 MITCHELL NAMES NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SEPTEMBER 19 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ACCEPTS MITCHELL REQUEST, ASKS ITC FOR NEW INVESTIGATION OF SITUATION OF U.S. SHOE INDUSTRY
SEPTEMBER 24 WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION
SEPTEMBER 25 SENATOR MITCHELL, REP. SIKORSKIE AND WAXMAN TO HOLD ACID RAIN PRESS CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 25 STATEMENT ON ACID RAIN: SENATOR GEORGE
SEPTEMBER 25 MTCHELL ASKS PRESIDENT TO TAKE UP JOINT ECONOMIC COMMISSION, ACID RAIN IN MEETING WITH CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER
SEPTEMBER 26 MITCHELL ASKS EARLY RELEASE OF HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR MAINE HOUSEHOLDS
SEPTEMBER 27 MITCHELL, COHEN URGE RETENTION OF ITC CRITERIA LANGUAGE IN TRADE BILL
SEPTEMBER 29 MITCHELL BILL WOULD EXTEND DEADLINE FOR NOISE COMPLIANCE BY.FOREIGN AIRCRAFT AT BANGOR AIFPORT
OCTOBER 2 MITCHELL QUERIES RUCKELSHAUS ON MAINE LAKE SAMPLING
OCTOBER 2 MITCHELL, COHEN URGE U.S. TRADE SUBCOMMITTE TO REVIEW IMPORT POLICY DAMAGING FRANKLIN COUNTY PLANT
OCTOBER 3 MITCHELL OPPOSES MOVE OF ITS DISTRICT OFFICE FROM CURRENT
AUGUSTA LOCATION
OCTOBER 4 VETERANS HEALTH CARE BILL, INCLUDING RURAL HEALTH CARE STUDY, PASSES SENATE
OCTOBER 4 CONGRESS ENACTS MODIFICATIONS IMPROVING MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
OCTOBER 4 SENATE EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NOISE COMPLIANCE AT BANGOR AIRPORT
OCTOBER 6 COHEN-MITCHELL SHOE AMENDMENT APPROVED BY CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 8 CHILDREN'S ISSUES
OCTOBER 10 CONGRESS SENDS PRESIDENT MEASURE AUTHORED BY MITCHELL AND COHEN TO ASSIST U.S. INDUSTRY IN IMPORT INJURY CASE
OCTOBER 10 NEW ENGLAND LEGISLATORS ASK EARLY ADMINISTRATION PLANNING FOR NEGOTIATING FISHING ISSUES WITH CANADA AFTER WORLD COURT BOUNDARY
DECISION
OCTOBER 1-2 GEORGES BANK
DECISION BY WORLD COURT
OCTOBER 13 MITCHELL PRAISES ROLE OF VFW IN LIFE OF NATION
OCTOBER 15 GEORGES BANK
DECISION
OCTOBER 16 MITCHELL FUEL AMENDMENT AIDS FISHERMEN
OCTOBER 19 MITCHELL CALLS FOR POSTPONEMENT OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW U.S. - CANADIAN BOUNDARY
OCTOBER 22 WILDLIFE, STRIPED BASS LEGISLATION BACKED BY MITCHELL HAS APPROVAL OF CONGRESS
OCTOBER 24 ISHING LINE
OCTOBER 26 MITCHELL SEES CONSENSUS FORMING ON TEMPORARY POSTPONEMENT OF NEW FISHING LINE WITH CANADA, SEEKS NEW ENGLAND-WIDE SUPPORT
OCTOBER 29 STRIPED BASS
OCTOBER 29 COHEN AND MITCHELL REOUEST REPORT ON IMPACT OF GEORGES BANK
DECISION OCOTBER 30 COHEN AND MITCHELL BILL HELPING SHOE INDUSTRY SIGNED INTO LAW TODAY BY PRESIDENT
NOVEMBER 3 MITCHELL REITERATES BACKING FOR STATE ERA, SUPPORTS TIERNEY OPINION
NOVEMBER 5 FISHING BOUNDARY LINE
NOVEMBER 13 MITCHELL ASKS CLEAR EXPRESSION OF FISHING INDUSTRY DESIRE ON NEW LINE
NOVEMBER 16 WITH UNANIMOUS FISHING INDUSTRY AGREEMENT, MITCHELL ASKS SHULTZ TO SEEK AGREEMENT WITH CANADA ON TEMPORARY RETURN TO EARLIER SITUATION
NOVEMBER 23 NEW ENGLAND DELEGATION LETTER TO SHULTZ ON U.S. CANADIAN
MARITIME BOUNDARY
NOVEMBER 29 MITCHELL TO VISI'I' CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MULRONEY FOR DISCUSSIONS FOCUSING ON ECONOMIC ISSUES
DECEMBER 3 MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DISCUSS POTATO IMPORT PROBLEM WITH SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
DECEMBER 3-
DECEMBER 8 PRESS SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 5 MITCHELL CALLS FOR POTATO QUOTAS OR TARIFFS
DECEMBER 5 MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SAYS MAINE POTATO PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
DECEMBER 6 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DECIDES AGAINST MOVE OF
AUGUSTA OFFICE TO PORTLAND
DECEMBER 8 MITCHELL TO HOLD HEALTH CARE HEARINGS
DECEMBER 10-
DECEMBER 20 PRESS SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 10 MITCHELL SAYS GROWING ATTRACTION OF VA HEALTH SERVICES PRESENTS CHALLENGE TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
DECEMBER 12 ITC REPORT SUPPORTS CLAIMS OF U.S FISHING INDUSTRY, ANNOUNCE COHEN AND MITCHELL
DECEMBER 12 MITCHELL NAMED BY SENATE DEMOCRATS TO HEAD CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 14 MITCHELL TO PARTICIPATE IN BIPARTISAN TASK FORCE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE
DECEMBER 17 MITCHELL, COHEN PROMISE CONTINUED WORK ON BEHALF OF FISHERMEN IN NEW ENGLAND AFTER CANADIAN REJECTION OF BOUNDARY MORATORIUM
DECEMBER 23 MITCHELL RESPONDS TO BLOCK'S RESPONSE
JANUARY 3 MITCHELL BACKS HIGHWAY AM-EMDMENTS MEASURE INCLUDING BRUNSWICK BYPASS PROJECT
JANUARY 11 MITCHELL NOMINATES 50 IN MAINE FO'R SEPVICE ACADEMY APPOINTMENT
JANUARY 15 MITCHELL ASKS ARMY SECRETARY FOR FULL EXPLANATION OF BERETTA HANDGUN CONTRACT AWARD PROCESS
JANUARY 18 PRESS SCHEDULE
JANUARY 24 AND
JANUARY 25, 1985
JANUARY 21 VIEWS ON ACID RAIN
JANUARY 22 MITCHELL JOINS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO RECONSIDER IMPOUNDING EDA FUNDS
JANUARY 22 MITCHELL BACKS MOVE TO REPEAL TAX RULE GOVERNING BUSINESS USE OF VEHICLES

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PRESS INDEX: 1985
JAN 3 Press Release GJM backs highway amdt in Brunswick bypass project
JAN 11 Press Release GJM nominates 50 for service academy appointments
JAN 14 Del Release calls for immediate investigation of import policy damaging Somerset County plant
JAN 15 Press Release GJM asks Army Secy for full explanation of Beretta handgun contract award process
JAN 25 Press Release Press Schedule
JAN 21 This Week in Washington: Views on Acid Rain
JAN 22 Press Release GJM backs move to repeal tax rule governing business use of vehicles
JAN 22 Press Release GJM joins call on President to reconsider impounding EPA funds
JAN 23 Press Release GJM hears word on feasibility report for Washington landfill
JAN 24 Press Release GJM re-introduces Acid rain bill
JAN 24 Press Release GJM says trade commission will visit Maine shoe plants
JAN 25 Press Release GJM warns of dangers of trade deficit
JAN 28 This Week in Washington: Presidential In
AUGuration
JAN 28 Press Release IRS tells GJM it has dropped proposal to move office from
AUGusta to Portland
JAN 30 Press Release US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
FEBRUARY
FEB 1 Press Release GJM again asks Agriculture Secy block to consider tariff, quota weapons in Canadian potato imports
FEB 1 This Week in Washington: Reagan's opportunity
FEB 7 Joint Release GJM/Cohen present bills on fishermen unemployment tax
FEB 8 Press Release No quick fix for budget defecit
FEB 8 Press Schedule
FEB 9 Press Release GJM praises BIW record of excellence at Hawes commissioning
FEB 11 This week in Washington: Budget cutting
FEB 11 Press Release GJM stresses danger Budget defecit for high tech sector
FEB 11 Press Release President's budget proposal conceals more than it reveals
FEB 12 Press Release Date set for visit of ITC member to 3 Maine shoe plants
FEB 12 Press Release GJM warns against substituting hope for planning on Nation's economic future
FEB 13 Joint Release Cohen/GJM announce ME winners of US/Japan scholarship program
FEB 14 Press Release GJM says remedying budget defecit requires planning, not hope
FEB 14 Press Release GJM urges new concensus on Health care
FEB 14 Press Release GJM urges new concensus on health care
FEB 14 Press Release GJM supports approval & strict enforcement of origin rule for imported textile & apparel product
FEB 18 This Week in Washington: Radon gas
FEB 20 Press Release GJM intends to vote against Meese
FEB 20 Press Release GJM cosponsors legis modifying terminology relating to physically disabled persons
FEB 21 Press Release GJM says plight of Soviet Jews threatens all human rights
FEB 25 This Week in Washington: Meese nomination
FEB 26 Press Schedule
FEB 26 Press Release GJM to reintroduce demonstration project to compensate victims of hazardous waste
FEB 27 Del Release ITC tour of shoe plants
FEB 27 Del Release ME
DEClared a natural disaster area
FEB 27 Press Release bill would aid economic development in areas of unemployment and
DECline
MARCH
MAR 1 Press Release GJM victim assistance bill approved committee votes to re-authorizes superfund
MAR 4 Press Release GJM addresses NE Council
MAR 5 Press Release GJM praises passage of highway bill, plans to continue effort on Brunswick bypass
MAR 5 Press Release GJM supporting effective control of apparel imports
MAR 7 Del Release Media advisory for ITC visit
MAR 7 Press Release GJM joins introducing changes to clean water act
MAR 9 Press Release GJM congratualtes portland council
MAR 9 Interview WRKD fishermen's forum
MAR 9 Press Schedule
MAR 13 Press Release GJM letter to Reagan
MAR 15 Del Release Secy Agriculture to meet next week w/ National Potato advisory commission
MAR 18 This week in Washington: MX missle
MAR 18 Press Release GJM very disappointed w/Reagan Mulroney action on acid rain
MAR 19 Press Release GJM joins in presenting bill to control import of textiles
MAR 19 Press Release GJM continues to oppose XX
MAR 20 Press Release NE group to honor GJM Saturday
MAR 21 Del Release State's congressional delegation acts to give permanent boundary to Aracadia
MAR 21 Press Release GJM asks Reagan for adequate imigration service to permit new Atlantic run
MAR 23 Press Release GJM @ Tufts
MAR 25 This Week in Washington: financial aid for colleges
MAR 25 Press Release GJM backs clinical improvement project
MAR 26 Press Release GJM field office opens in
AUGusta
MAR 27 Press Release GJM bills would preserve endangered species; protect ME wetlands
MAR 28 Press Release GJM bill will ask additional funding for Via train services
MAR 28 Press Release GJM discusses Aegis destroyer contract issue w/Navy Sea systems chief
MAR 28 Press Release GJM supports Senate call on President for response to barriers to US products
MAR 28 Press Release MS Hancock receives UDAG funding
MAR 29 Press Release GJM challenges Coast Guard
DECision to transfer cutter service from Portland
APRIL
APR 1 This Week in Washington: Clean water act
APR 2 Press Release GJM backed repeal of business vehicle record wins finance conm approval
APR 3 Press Release GJM renews bill to improve federal state river management
APR 3 Press Release GJM joins in introducing quota bill for imported shoes
APR 3 Press Release GJM talks to immigration service conun Nelson on prospects of Via rail
APR 3 Press Release GJM to visit Kittery Naval shipyard
APR 4 Press Release GJM will address textile workers rally in Brunswick
APR 8 This Week in Washington: Hydroelectric power
APR 10 Press Release US Foreign aid needs weighing against proposed cuts in domestic spending
APR 11 Press Release GJM says threat of trade war w/japan
MAY worsen
APR 12 Press Release GJM sees joint economic commission as effective means of avoiding trade & economic disputes with Canada
APR 14 Press Schedule
APR 15 Press Release GJM to testify Tuesday at ITC hearing
APR 15 This Week in Washington: School lunch program
APR 16 Press Release Shoe industry is one of economy's most seriously injured"
APR 17 Del Release ME lawmakers re-emphasize plight of state's shoe industry
APR 17 Press Release GJM queries EPA on agency's report linking radon gas with lung cancer
APR 18 Press Release GJM co-authors bill to provide revenue for Superfund
APR 19 Press Release GJM criticizes Block's actions on potatoes repeats call for use of tarrif quota provisions of law
APR 19 Press Release GJM joins in legislation aimed at Canadian practices in lumber exports
APR 22 This Week in Washington: ME medical assesment program
APR 23 Press Release GJM voting against military aid to Contras
APR 29 This Week in Wasington: National deficit
APR 30 Press Release GJM concerned about US customs service proposal to close 12 stations
MAY
MAY 1 Press Release GJM votes against limits on social secu
MAY 1 Press Release EPW committee
APRoved clean water act
MAY 5 Press Release GJM speaks at the opening of the Alcohol and Chemical dependency unit
MAY 6 Press Release GJM responds to Reagan's Bitburg visit
MAY 7 Press Release GJM amendment requiring US Customs Svc to report to Congress before initiating reorganization of a border office
MAY 9 Press Release GJM backs early reform of "House of Cards" tax system
MAY 14 Press Release GJM announces that he's been informed by Customs that it has dropped plans to close Maine Stations
MAY 16 Press Release Senate concludes the last action needed to repeal taxpayers daily log
MAY 18 Press Release GJM attends 60th anniversary of the Waterville Boy's Club
MAY 23 Press Release Greetings on renewal of VIA railroad
MAY 23 Press Release Radon Research Program legislation
MAY 24 Press Release GJM addresses Gardiner Adult Ed Grads
MAY 24 This Week in Washington: Clean Drinking Water
MAY 24 Press Schedule
MAY 25 Press Release GJM speaks to vitenam vetrans
MAY 27 Press Release GJM memorial Day Parade speech
MAY 28 Press Release GJM speaks to Lewiston Development
JUNE
JUNe 3 Unemployment benefits restored to 2 Maine Shoe workers
JUNe 4 Press Release GJM calls for reduction in star wars research budget
JUNe 5 Press Release GJM to appear on Capital Journal
JUNe 5 Press Release Comment on Immigration & Naturalization
JUNe 6 Del Release Hearing date announced for Arcadia Park
JUNe 10 Press Release GJM meets with union local 411 in Ptld
JUNe 11 Press Release GJM applauds Reagan for adhearing to Salt II
JUNe 12 Press Release Comment on ITC
DECision to recommend numerical quotas on higher priced shoe imports
JUNe 13 This Week in Washington: tax reform
JUNe 13 Press Release comments concerning Lehmen failure to punish General Dynamics executives
JUNe 13 Press Release GJM to visit Aroostook County
JUNe 14 Press Release Senate unanimously passes Clean Water
JUNe 15 Press Release GJM speaks to Van Buren seniors
JUNe 16 Press Release GJM pledges support for Vetrans health care services
JUNe 17 Press Release GJM addresses wetlands symposium
JUNe 19 Press Release Cohen & Mitchell fight to protect Atlantic salmon
JUNe 21 Press Release GJM pledges to protect vetrans health services
JUNe 23 Press Release GJM checks amendment on nautical charts
JUNe 23 Press Release GJM asks colleagues to support the domestic footwear industry
JUNe 25 Press Release GJM questions US trade rep Yeutter
JUNe 25 Press Release GJM joins Senate Rural Health Caucus
JUNe 27 Press Schedule
JUNe 28 Press Release GJM invites public to tax hearings
JULY
JULy 1 Press Release GJM bypass proposal accepted by House Committee
JULy 1 This week in Washington: ITC votes on shoe quotas
JULy 1 This Week in Washington: domestic shoe industry
JULy 6 Press Release GJM says President's tax reform faces challenges
JULy 8 Press Schedule
JULy 9 Press Release GJM to host radon gas hearings
JULy 12 Press Release Arcadia legislation discusses in Senate
JULy 15 Press Release GJM legislation to lengthen daylight savings time
JULy 16 Press Schedule
JULy 18 Press Release Govt study needed for acid rain control
JULy 19 Press Release GJM offers amdt to protect fishermen
JULy 19 Press Release GJM protects ME fishermen (taxes)
JULy 23 Press Release GJM legislation against unfair trade
JULy 22 Press Release GJM addresse Colby tax institute
JULy 24 Press Release Line item veto failure
JULy 29 Press Release Statement on US district court ruling
JULy 30 Press Release GJM announces IBC field office opening
JULy 31 Press Release Vet Health care improvement act of 1985
JULy 31 Press Release Trade adjustment assistance program
AUGUST
AUG 2 Press Release BIW contract information
AUG 2 Press Release Announcement of Soviet trip
AUG 3 Press Schedule
AUG 7 Press Release GJM says Pres. tax proposal faces challenges
AUG 8 Press Release Dem response to President's address
AUG 8 Press Release GJM supports fishing industry
AUG 28 Press Release GJM calls shoe
DECision total abdication of Pres. responsibility
SEPTEMBER Sep 10 Joint Release Cohen/GJM announce more trade adjustment assistance for Maine Sep 11 Del Release House hearing on Arcadia Sep 11 Press Release Textile coalition to help footwear Sep 12 Press Release Admin. agrees not to tax non-federally funded ports Sep 12 Press Release GJM announces ME as winner of Ntnl aging assoc. life line award Sep 14 Press Release GJM predicts no tax bill for 1985 Sep 16 This Week in Washington: Vodka & Soviet Union Sep 18 Press Release Radon Gas research approved Sep 18 Press Release GJM turns back effort to impose fees on border crossing Sep 18 Press Release FUTA exemption passes for fishermen Sep 19 Press Release GJM endorses TV coverage of Senate Sep 26 Press Release Acadia legislation discussed Sep 28 Press Release GJM addresses U Maine Law School Sep 29 Press Schedule Sep 29 Press Release GJM backs trade legislation Sep 30 This Week in Washington: Indoor Air pollution
OCTOBER Oct 4 Press Release GJM urges settlement of Lumber issue before US-Canadian free trade agree. Oct 7 Press Release GJM meets w/Trade rep. on Textile bill Oct 9 Joint Release Cohen/GJM say Portland immigration office will remain open Oct 10 Press Release GJM testifies before house hearing on radon gas Oct 12 Press Release GJM makes major address on Star Wars Oct 15 Press Release GJM to hold public meeting saturday Oct 16 Press Release Cohen/GJM ask trade panel to include impact of Georges Bank
DECision in trade investigation Oct 16 Press Release Applications being accepted for youth exchange program Oct 19 Press Schedule Oct 23 This Week in Washington: Pulp & Paper: the federal clean water act Oct 23 Press Release GJM hails house action on Daylight savings time
OCTOBER Press Release Fulbright scholarships awarded to 6 Maine students Oct 25 Press Release GJM predicts favorable summitt conf Oct 25 Press Release GJM praises Senate fair labor
DECision Oct 26 Press Release GJM addresses National Assoc of radiation survivors Oct 27 Press Release GJM addresses jewish federation of ME Oct 29 Press Release National Audobon Society recognizes GJM Oct 30 Press Release ME teachers get presidential awards Oct 31 Press Release GJM testifies on daylight savings time
NOVEMBER
NOV 2 Press Release Senate rejects effort to gut economic development administration
NOV 4 Press Release GJM introduces lst comprehensive groundwater legislation
NOV 4 Joint Release PTSD forum announced by GJM, Cohen
NOV 5 Press Release GJM urges sweeping reform of Senate campaign financing
NOV 6 Press Release GJM appointed to committee to study Senate rules
NOV 7 Press Release GJM introduces lst comprehensive groundwater legislation
NOV 11 Press Release GJM in ME for Vetrans day
NOV 12 Press Release Senate defeats provision to eliminate trade assistance
NOV 8 Joint Release Delegation announces federal awards for
OCTOBER
NOV 14 This Week in Washington: DST
NOV 20 Press Release Bipartisan trade package introduced
NOV 20 Joint Release Committee approves Acadia legislation
NOV 26 Joint Release ME hearing scheduled on groundwater
NOV 25 Joint Release Cohen\Gjm request Us Canadian trade discussions on fish be put off until after ITC investigation
NOV 27 This Week in Washington: Low level Nuclear waste
DECEMBER
DEC 3 This Week in Washington: Remembering Samantha Smith
DEC 3 Press Release GJM leads opposition to Dawson nomination
DEC 4 Joint Release Cohen\Gjm announce ME delegates to Senate Youth Program
DEC 4 Press Release committee approves low level waste legislation
DEC 4 This Week in Washington: Economic Problems
DEC 4 Joint Release Senate approves Acadia boundaries
DEC 5 Press Release Doe delays
DECision on high level nuclear waste
DEC 10 Press Release GJM nominates 50 in Maine for service academy appointments
DEC 16 Press Release GJM hails
DECision by Ontario govt on Acid Rain
DEC 20 Press Release A-roostok Cty top candidate for VA Health program
DEC 20 Press Release GJM appointed to Ntnl Ground water commission

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PRESS INDEX 1986
JAN. 1 Joint Release Delegation announces federal awards for
DECember
JAN. 3 Announces preliminary commerce department
DECision on fishing industry trade petition
JAN. 14 Hearings on long term health care for the elderly
JAN. 20 Social Security Disability
JAN. 22 Joint Delegation moves to prevent diversion of traffic from BIA
JAN. 24 Will deliver democratic response to State of the Union Adress
JAN. 30 Joint Release Unemployment benifits restored to Maine workers by Mitchell and Cohen
JAN. 30 Nomination of Lee Thomas
FEB. 7 Oil import tax would hurt Maine @Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
FEB. 19 Joint Release with Cohen Waste site possible violation of Indian, Canadian Agreements
FEB. 21 Veterans Administration releases first part of health study
FEB. 21 Joint release with Cohen Expanded potato crop insurance program
FEB. 22 Evidence mounts against Maine nuclear waste site
FEB. 26 Joint release with Cohen Prod Commerce Department on fish case
FEB. 26 Joint release with Cohen Blast Canadian subsidization of lumber
MAR. 3 Joint release with Cohen Nuclear hearings details and question time
MAR. 4 Joint release Maine Senators to fight for potato diversion program
MAR. 5 Oils import tax not included in tax reform document
MAR. 10 Receives rural health award
MAR. 11 Joint release with Congressman Kindness named chairs of USCJ's Congressional call to conscience vigil
MAR. 11 Joint release Maine Senators meet with Lyng
MAR. 11 Joint release Congressional Delegation retains legal counsel for high level waste
MAR. 11 Joint release with Cohen appeal to Senate leadership to extend TAA program
MAR. 11 Hail to Belfast Curling Club in Congressional Record
MAR. 12 Joint release with Cohen Infusion of funds will help farmers
MAR. 12 Joint release Canadians to discuss Batholith site with U.S. officials
MAR. 14 Statement on NAS study
MAR. 14 Joint Delegation announces federal awards for
FEBruary
MAR. 14 Joint release with Cohen announce new probe of Maine Vet. Admin. hospital
MAR. 17 Multiple Schlerosis: Hope and Concern
MAR. 17 Joint release with Cohen outraged at ruling of Agricultural Secretary
MAR. 17 Joint release with Cohen express concern with recent fish ruling
MAR. 17 Joint release Senate approves trade adjustment assistance measure
MAR. 20 Joint Delegation Summer population should disqualify Sebago
MAR. 21 Joint release with Cohen Hail trade adjustment assistance apppoval
MAR. 24 Joint release with Cohen Oppose plan to downgrade Portland Weather Service Office
MAR. 24 Joint release Maine Senators hail exemption for fishing vessel owners
MAR. 25 Joint release Senate authorizes major water resources bill
APR.1 Joint release with Cohen Announce more funds for farmers
APR. 2 Finance Committee to hold hearings on free trade agreements
APR. 4 Joint release with Cohen Urge ITC to help domestic fishing industry
APR. 6 WAC told comprehensive test ban treaty needed
APR. 7 Joint release Maine Senators,say Sebago site could violate pipeline treaty
APR. 9 President approves exemption for fishing vessel owners
APR. 11 Joint release with Cohen USDA buys 3 million pounds of Maine potatoes
APR. 14 Potato growers cited in Free Trade-gearing
APR. 14 Backs Maine fishing industry at Free Trade Hearing
APR. 16 Joint release Maine Senators say Canadian insurance program really subsidy
APR. 20 Housefires/American Red Cross
APR. 23 Introduces high level nuclear waste legislation
APR. 24 A National Emergency
APR. 24 Joint with Cohen Blast Agriculture Department
APR. 29 Joint Maine delegation announces it is hopeful about ITC precedent
APR. 30 Urban Development Action Grant
MAY 4 Nuclear waste storage facility
MAY.6 Joint delegation announces federal awards for
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MAY 13 Seeks major trade legislation
MAY 15 In rural America few institutions are as important as the small community hospital
MAY 19 Introduces organ transplant
MAY 23 When Ruth Farabee Cobb's kidneys failed in 1977,it wasn't at all clear that she would live
MAY 30 Energy Dept.
DECision to abandon search for second nuclear waste site vindicates efforts
JUNe 4 Joint release with Cohen USDA to buy 2.2 million pounds of Maine potatoes
JUNe 11 Fourteen Senators seek appropriations cut off for nuclear dump
JUNe 13 Americans are living longer with better diets medicine and higher standard of living
JUNe 20 The greenhouse effect
JUNe 23 Helps Bucksport get long awaited doctor
JUNe 25 Joint delegation Aroostook farmers receive 287,500 for job training program
JUNe 26 Joint release Tax bill contains amendment to help low income housing
JUNe 26 Joint release Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approves state homes bill
JUNe 27 Statue of Liberty
JULy 3 World trade and nuclear arms control
JULy 8 Joint delegation announces federal awards for
JUNe
JULy 16 Releases GAO study on costs of nuclear accident
JULy 16 Joint release with Cohen Meet with Future Business Leaders of America
JULy 21 Joint release with Cohen Urged administration to retaliate against Brazil by restricting shoe imports
JULy 22 Trade laws not working need to be revamped
JULy 23 Joint delegation Introduces bill to extend cooling off period
JULy 28 Joint release with Cohen Announce approval of potato
MARketing plan
AUG. 5 Appointed to Senate Democratic Working Group on Narcotics and Substance Abuse
AUG. 6 Joint release with Cohen Disappointed by house vote on import curbs
AUG. 7 Senate approves restoring funds for DOD waste cleanup
AUG. 8 In recent
DECades, reports on new causes of cancer have become almost commonplace
AUG. 13 EPA guide on radon available to public
AUG. 14 Joint release Committee approves Senators Acadia acquisition request
AUG. 14 Joint with Cohen Secure funding for Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge
AUG. 15 This month
MARks two important anniversaries in