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Easterncedar

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3. Do you have a decent congressional rep?

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 07:10 PM

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Our Maine Congressperson Chellie Pingree was on the radio this week advising someone in a similar position to call her office. She said "That's what we are here for, to help you."

I am so sorry you are up against it like this.

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And, once again... I am denied everything that I applied for (from the county). [View all] OldBaldy1701E Saturday OP

Are they saying you aren't poor enough or hurt enough? questionseverything Saturday #1

I am truly sorry. I don't know what it takes to get assistance. It seems that no matter how LoisB Saturday #2

Do you have a decent congressional rep? Easterncedar Saturday #3

My rep is Ilan Omar. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #7

More food stamps CountAllVotes Saturday #4

Their methods are there to insure that no one gets anything until they simply cannot deny them anymore. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #8

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes 15 hrs ago #11

You don't qualify for Medicaid? Bayard Saturday #5

Not for another six months. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #9

Medicaid isn't based on age Bayard 15 hrs ago #12

Ahh... then that is the one that I cannot get because they say my husband makes too much. OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #13

Personal financial difficulties are valid concerns.... anciano Saturday #6

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #10