U.S. Congress
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PublishedDecember 23, 2020
With a video filmed in secret, Trump keeps sowing chaos
The president spoke into the camera not to deliver warm Christmas wishes, but to threaten to detonate Congress’ $900 billion COVID-19 relief and year-end package.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2020
Another View: The U.S. should stop helping criminals hide money
Requiring companies to reveal their true owners would be a step in the right direction.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Congress averts shutdown but fight continues over pandemic relief
Weekend sessions are on tap, and House leaders hope for a vote Sunday on the massive package.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Commentary: No, Jan. 6 isn’t another chance for Trump to reverse the election
Congress will count the electoral votes. And the president will probably try to pretend the outcome is in doubt.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Snags on COVID-19 relief will likely force weekend session in Congress
Negotiators managed to keep their frustrations in check, at least publicly, even as the chances for announcing a deal Thursday seemed to slip away.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Another View: Facebook might pose dangers, but it isn’t a monopoly
Reining in the social media behemoth is a matter for Congress, not antitrust enforcers.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Commentary: There’s a responsible way to end the federal marijuana ban
The key to any nationwide legalization is to keep the free market out of it.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2020
MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis
Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
The House embraces a one-week extension of government funding that's expected to easily pass in the Senate.
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