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PublishedJuly 26, 2011
Lewiston mayor testifies on immigrants’ impact
Mayor Larry Gilbert says the arrival of about 5,000 immigrants, mostly from Somalia, has brought “new life and energy,” but also tells senators that the federal government should do more to help cities absorb the newcomers.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2011
Congress’ spat stalls some Jetport work
The work stoppage – stemming from a battle over federal subsidies to small airports, including four in Maine – isn’t affecting the major expansion project elsewhere at the Jetport.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2011
Senators say commissary not closing yet
WASHINGTON – Despite reports of “closed” signs, there are still signs of life left in the commissary at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, say Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. The Maine Republicans said in a statement this afternoon that they have received confirmation from the Department of Defense that no decision has been […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2011
Collins backs ‘Gang of Six’ proposal on debt ceiling
Collins is one of 33 senators to sign a letter in support of a bipartisan plan that mixes spending cuts and closing some tax loopholes.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2011
Pingree, Michaud blast House GOP debt plan
The Democrats from Maine say that the GOP’s “Cut, Cap and Balance” plan is posturing that has no chance of passage.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2011
Pingree, Michaud release fundraising totals
State senators Kevin Raye and Jon Courtney are among those who say they’re mulling a challenge to Maine’s two Congress members.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2011
‘Weak links’ hurt anti-terror efforts, says report requested by Collins
Sen. Susan Collins cites U.S. flaws, plus corruption and poor record-keeping in many foreign countries.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2011
Report: Still ‘weak links’ in efforts to block terrorists’ travel
A report by the Government Accountability Office says that many other countries aren’t effective at spotting or stopping terrorists from travel, and that U.S. efforts to help those countries are not as coordinated as they should be.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2011
VA making it easier to obtain sex-assault disability benefits
Veterans who have been denied such benefits may want to reapply now, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2011
Collins bemoans debt talk impasse, lauds Maine food ‘mystique’
It was hard for Sen. Susan Collins, a self-proclaimed “foodie,” to be too unhappy while sampling Maine wares at the Fancy Food Show convention in Washington Monday afternoon. But the breakdown over the weekend of the debt ceiling negotiations seems to have left a sour taste with the Maine Republican. “I am very worried because […]
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