U.S. Congress
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Biden vows to ‘get it done,’ but talks drag on $3.5 trillion government overhaul
The president huddled with House Democrats in a private meeting at the Capitol that was part instructional, part morale booster for the tattered caucus of lawmakers.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Our View: Bipartisan redistricting effort shows Congress how lawmaking should work
When it comes to redrawing Maine’s electoral districts, nothing is to be gained from failing to work together.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
The work to keep the government running served as the backdrop during a chaotic day for Democrats as they struggled to get the president’s top domestic priorities over the finish line.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Jan. 6 probe could affect future congressional oversight
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, are two members who are publicly known to have spoken with President Donald Trump on the day of the riot.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2021
What a federal government shutdown could mean for Maine
The impact for Maine residents would be limited at first but an ongoing shutdown would affect a variety of activities, from tourism at Acadia National Park to banking.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2021
Drama, deadlines as Congress weighs Biden agenda
It's a disorienting time in Washington as Democrats try to enact President Joe Biden's agenda
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2021
Our View: Child tax credit invests in our nation’s future
A program that cuts child poverty in half is going to disappear in three months unless Congress acts.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Democrats call oil giants to testify at climate change hearing
The lawmakers say there is a long-running, industry-wide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Republican announces 1st District campaign against Rep. Pingree
Ed Thelander, a retired Navy SEAL from Bristol, announced he will challenge incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree, who is serving her seventh term, in 2022.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Our View: COVID-era improvements in school air quality will have long-term benefits
Maine schools are using federal funds to improve ventilation as a way to fight COVID. But it could also improve learning.
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