Tom Allen
Tom Allen
Thomas Hodge "Tom" Allenis a former member of the United States House of Representatives representing Maine's 1st congressional district, and the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2008 against Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins. Allen lost to Collins...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth16 April 1945
CountryUnited States of America
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(Tonight) showed our inexperience on defense. You can't simulate this kind of speed in practice, but, you can learn and get better playing the very best.
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Both CEI and the Genesis Fund have proven track records in providing financing services to support affordable housing and community development projects in target Maine communities, ... CEI will use its grant to supply equity capital for its affordable housing initiatives in Western Maine. The Genesis Fund grant will enable the organization to provide permanent financing for both affordable housing and community facility projects in underserved Maine communities. These CDFI grants are yet another example of how a modest investment of federal aid can go a long way in making it possible for Maine people to address important community needs.
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We got a lot of guys in the mix at defensive tackle right now so we're not even 100 percent sure who the starters are going to be.
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We had the game wrapped up and let up. We didn't take care of business.
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We chose this design because it allows Vela the flexibility to serve our customers.
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The offshore ocean area under U.S. jurisdiction is larger than our land mass, and teems with plant and animal life, mineral resources, commerce, trade, and energy sources.
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One adjective - kind - is repeated by all who knew Peter. Peter was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and son.
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You really have to go through the fire before you learn handle the heat,
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Obviously, we have our hands full. They've got a great offense, and we're working our tails off to try to slow them down.
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Neither one of those guys had ever played there, but they both stepped up. And (tackle) Mark Crawford, prior to last week, he hadn't played since eighth grade, but he's 6-2, 295 (pounds) with good speed. The whole group is so raw, but the technique will come. There is great upside.
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Peter Wiley was both my valued colleague and dear friend. My staff and I are all in shock at his untimely passing.
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Traditionally, our offensive line is depleted every year. Seniors usually dominate it so this is unusual for us. We normally have a starter or two back in the skill positions, but we have the opposite of that this year.
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We didn't handle the heat very well tonight, but, that's okay because it's a process. I'm not going to get discouraged by a setback.
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