The former governor, running for the U.S. Senate as an independent, attracts vastly more money than his opponents — some from surprising sources.
July 2012
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Political Notebook: Will U.S. group’s anti-King ads work?
A $400,000 advertising campaign targeting independent candidate Angus King is part of a multi-state effort by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to win a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. But it’s a new experience for Maine, and a lot of people will be watching to see if it works here. The chamber will likely […]
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Washington Notebook: Collins helps retire chimps used in U.S. research
WASHINGTON – About 500 chimpanzees now living in government test labs may get second lives thanks to legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. This past week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a bill, S. 810, that phases out “invasive” government research on chimpanzees and will allow 500 government-owned chimps to be […]
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Truth Test: Details matter when citing child-rearing studies
“The social science evidence is overwhelming that children do best on virtually every measurement of health, happiness and attainment when they are raised in an intact family with a mother and a father.” – Protect Marriage Maine’s website The overwhelming message from studies of families is that children do best when raised by two committed […]
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Americans want to cut U.S. debt, but only if they don’t feel the pain
A national poll and interviews show deep divisions when it comes to how to reduce the deficit.
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Voters have qualms when it comes to Mormonism
But they say they are comfortable with Mitt Romney’s beliefs being different from their own.
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Election 2012: GOP leaders file challenge over delegates
It’s a ‘stab in the back’ to Ron Paul supporters, says one of the 14 delegates chosen in May to attend the Republican National Convention.
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Red Sox limit Crawford to 4 days in row
Carl Crawford is not playing Saturday against the Yankees and believes at some point he will need ligament surgery on his elbow.
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Gardiner earns spot in state tourney
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Earlier this year, Josh Martin struck out 16 in a win over Waterville. Until Saturday, that was the benchmark for Martin’s performances.
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US women win in Olympic soccer
The U.S. improves to 2-0 with a 3-0 win over Colombia.