No Labels at the University of Maine

01/05/2014

Thomas Friedman's op-ed published in The New York Times yesterday highlights a growing divergence between the definitions of "compromise" and "collaboration" in the public and private worlds of America:

"Indeed, in Silicon Valley, a “collaborator” means someone with whom you’re building something great. In D.C., it means someone committing political treason by working with the other party. And that is why Silicon Valley is now the turbo-engine of our economy and D.C. is the dead hand.”

Friedman claims our inability to use ideological hybrids from both parties is self-debilitating and "sapping our strength" as a country.

We think he's right on. Please share with your friends.

http://nyti.ms/1cCeBEo

There is a sensible path forward on America’s biggest challenges if Congress would only do the right thing and take it.

07/24/2013

New The Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll out today shows 83% of Americans disapprove of their country's federal legislature, an an all-time high in the survey.

Almost 60% say "they would vote to defeat and replace every single member of Congress if they had such an option on their ballot", another all time high for WSJ/NBC News.

Still lots of work to be done folks.

http://nbcnews.to/1aIpiHh

07/18/2013

Today we celebrate No Labels' second official assembly since the group's initial kick-off in Dec of 2010. We've come a long way but what a significant change of attitude we've seen in the past three years.

Inspiring hope is on the horizon and it's great to see our hard work already paying off.

We thank Maine's Rep. Mike Michaud & Senator Angus S. King, Jr. for taking part in this event.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two of Maine's four-person delegation to the U.S. Congress will take part in an event Thursday aimed at ending partisan gridlock in the nation's Capitol. U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, and U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, are among 70 federal lawmakers who will att...

06/25/2013

This is what we like to see folks

President Obama will meet Tuesday with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders as the White House seeks to corral support for a comprehensive immigration reform package before the summer recess. The Oval Office meeting will include House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Senate Majority Leader Harr...

04/25/2013

"Problem Solver" Coalition members Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman David Cicilline, Rep. Rodney Davis, & Rep. Adam Kinzinger join No Labels co-founder The Recovering Politician: Jonathan Miller for a Google Hangout

Congressmen Ami Bera, David Cicilline, Rodney Davis and Adam Kinzinger join No Labels to talk about their involvement with the Problem Solvers group in Congress -- the only place in Washington where l

04/24/2013

Senator Angus S. King, Jr.'s maiden speech on the Senate floor this afternoon. phenomenal rhetoric on change, conflict, and the subsequent need for compromise.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Senator Angus S. King, Jr. delivered his first major address on the Senate floor.

04/10/2013

Senate bipartisan faction "Gang of 8" planning to announce a proposed comprehensive immigration deal within a week. Committee markup not expected before May 6.

The Senate’s immigration Gang of Eight plans to announce a deal within a week but a committee markup is not expected until at least the week of May 6, providing a long period for debate and changes, Senate aides said Tuesday. Aides said the legislative proposal could be released as soon as Thu...

02/28/2013

As Maine’s senators work furiously both publicly and behind the scenes to avoid the ridiculous cuts resulting from Friday’s impending sequestration deadline, we wonder what happened to leadership. Both Democratic and Republican leaders appear willing to let the $85 billion in irrational cuts — to de...

02/17/2013

13 legislators under the age of 30 recently met for an "under 30 caucus." The group is made up of both Democrats and Republicans. They're focusing on ways to bridge the parties together on solutions to issues affecting young people.

01/30/2013

First meeting of the year takes place tonight from 7-8! See you all there.

01/24/2013

First meeting is next Wednesday! Come join the Problem Solvers!

01/13/2013

Mack and Logan are headed down to NYC tomorrow morning for the Meeting to Make America Work!

We’re calling it the Meeting to Make America Work!, because we need our leaders to put practical problem solving ahead of scoring political points now more th