U.S. Congress
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PublishedDecember 23, 2022
With bill’s passage, lobster industry welcomes 6-year break from new regulations
The omnibus spending legislation includes a rider that freezes new federal regulation of lobstering practices. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Schumer urges show of support for Ukraine with spending bill
The Senate is inching closer to passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes
Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Electoral protections advance but tribal sovereignty provision left out of massive federal bill
The omnibus spending bill must pass the Senate and House to become law before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 4.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Federal spending bill would pause new regulation of Maine’s lobstering industry
The bill before Congress would halt new regulations of the state's iconic fishery for six years while work is done to develop gear that is potentially less threatening to endangered whales.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training
The proposal will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Bill to protect electoral vote counts could pass next week, but time is short
Congressional leaders say reforms to the 1887 Electoral Count Act will be attached to a giant federal spending bill headed for a vote before Congress adjourns.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
Jan. 6 police heroes honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob
In bestowing Congress' highest honor, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the officers for 'courageously answering the call to defend our democracy in one of the nation’s darkest hours.'
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
Jim Fossel: If it looks like a (lame) duck …
The congressional session between an election and a new term is ripe for exploitation and, in essence, undemocratic.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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