Tag Archives: Bruce Poliquin

Mar 15 2016

Rep. Poliquin Honored with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for Near-Perfect Voting Score on Job Growth

Rep. Poliquin Honored with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for Near-Perfect Voting Score on Job Growth

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Rep. Poliquin’s Job Creation Record

 

WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, was presented the Spirit of Enterprise Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his near-perfect score of 95%—among the highest ratings of all Members of Congress—from the pro-business group for his work and votes to support job creation in Maine during his first year in Congress.  After the ceremony, Congressman Poliquin released the following statement:

 

“I greatly appreciate the Chamber’s award and recognition of the work I’ve done in Congress to help create jobs, and I understand there is still much more to be done ahead to grow our economy,” said Congressman Poliquin.

 

“As many Mainers unfortunately know all too well, disastrous policies from Washington are smothering Maine businesses and threatening hundreds of jobs across our State.  In the coming year, I will continue to fight for fair policies that promote business growth and expansion and allow for more workers to be hired in our communities throughout Maine.”

Mar 14 2016

Rep. Poliquin’s Statement on Madison Paper Closure Announcement

Rep. Poliquin’s Statement on Madison Paper Closure Announcement

 

WASHINGTON – Today, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement after news broke this morning of Madison Paper Mill’s closure:

 

“This morning’s announcement is certainly difficult news to bear,” said Congressman Poliquin. “For the hundreds of families of the Madison area and surrounding communities, know that I am deeply saddened by this news, but that I am not giving up this fight.

 

“Maine is the wood basket of America. Although I have only served in Congress for one year, it’s clear that our forestry industry provides the best paper and pulp products in the world. It is more important now than ever for our State’s paper industry to be given the support it needs to protect and grow jobs for our hardworking Mainers.”

Mar 11 2016

Remembering Former First Lady Nancy Davis Reagan

Remembering Former First Lady Nancy Davis Reagan

 

WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement on the passing of Former First Lady Nancy Davis Reagan in light of today’s funeral ceremony:

 

“Former First Lady Nancy Davis Reagan was an inspirational figure for thousands of Americans, as she was instrumental in bringing the perils of drug addiction and abuse to national attention,” said Congressman Poliquin. “As we mourn her passing today, let us celebrate her life and all that she accomplished to help the country she loved so dearly.”

Mar 8 2016

Rep. Poliquin Introduces Bill to Give National Guard Members the Same Tax Deductions as Federal Employees

Rep. Poliquin Introduces Bill to Give National Guard Members the Same Tax Deductions as Federal Employees

Legislation would provide deductions for National Guard Members that travel 50 miles or more for monthly training

 

WASHINGTON – Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, has introduced the Fair Treatment for our National Guard and Reservists Act, a simple and common sense bill to amend the tax code so that our National Guard Members and Reservists receive the same tax treatment for their travel expenses as all other federal employees. Congressman Poliquin released the following statement:

 

“Every month, our hardworking and dedicated Members and Reservists of the National Guard sacrifice time at home with family and friends to travel for their drill weekends,” said Congressman Poliquin.  “This training often requires driving beyond the normal commuting distances, sometimes even crossing state lines, and therefore the expenses can exceed a Member’s monthly drill pay.

 

“We cannot expect these brave men and women to give up time away from their friends and family so they are prepared for deployment, but not provide them with the same tax deductions that we offer federal employees.  I am proud to introduce this legislation to give our National Guard Members the support they surely deserve.”

 

Under the current tax code, federal employees who travel more than 50 miles from their residence for work-related travel can deduct those expenses from their taxes.  By comparison, National Guard Members must travel at least 100 miles to take advantage of that same deduction.  The Fair Treatment for our National Guard and Reservists Act will amend the tax code so that National Guard Members will also receive a tax deduction for their travel expenses if they travel 50 miles or more for training.

 

In a letter of support to Congressman Poliquin, Executive Director of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), Sergeant Major Frank Yoakum, wrote, “Thank you for your hard work to support the active and reserve components, Veterans, and family members.  EANGUS stands ready to work with you and your staff to make sure this important, timely bill is signed into law.”

 

The Fair Treatment for our National Guard and Reservists Act has been endorsed by the EANGUS and the Reserve Officers Association (ROA).