In January 2013, Angus King was sworn in as Maine’s first Independent United States Senator, filling the same seat once held by storied Maine leaders Edmund Muskie, George Mitchell, and Olympia Snowe.
A strong believer in the need for greater bipartisan dialogue and relationship building, Senator King is proud to join the long line of thoughtful, independent leaders from the State of Maine, and he works hard every day to bring Republicans and Democrats together to find common-sense solutions for Maine and America. He is a proven consensus-builder who “calls ‘em like he sees ‘em”, putting civility and respect ahead of political ideology.
Social Security and Medicare are two of the most successful and popular programs in our country’s history. Together they help to keep millions of Americans healthy and prevent them from falling into poverty. I am committed to finding sensible, long-term solutions to ensure that these essential programs remain viable and available for generations to come. Supporting improved health outcomes for America’s seniors also involves helping them “age with options” – tearing down barriers they might face to aging safely in their homes and communities and helping to reduce the incidence of falls within the home. From introducing bills to increase access to federal home modification resources to supporting legislation that would make it more affordable for family caregivers to support aging loved ones, I am working hard to advance priorities that better support Maine’s vibrant senior population.