The idea has been pushed by some scholars who argue that a default on the country’s debt violates the Constitution.
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Poll: Republicans getting most blame for shutdown
The poll affirms expectations by many in Washington that the GOP may end up taking the biggest hit in public opinion from the fiscal paralysis.
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Republicans consider short-term increase in debt limit
They would still prefer to end or delay Obamacare in exchange for acting, but with polls showing their favorability ratings dropping, they may soften their demands.
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LOCAL ROUNDUP: Winthrop field hockey knocks off Hall-Dale
WINTHROP — Kelsey Stoneton scored with 14 minutes left in the second half and the Winthrop field hockey team made it stand to post a 1-0 victory over Hall-Dale in a Mountain Valley Conference game Wednesday.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Young Oak Hill excells
Wednesday’s victory over Telstar put Oak Hill in third place in the Western C field hockey standings. The Raiders (7-4-1) start five juniors, four sophomores, and two freshmen. The first player off the bench is also a freshman. And though Oak Hill coach Betsy Gilbert coached the Raiders from 2005 to 2010, she is technically a first-year coach.
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LOCAL ROUNDUP: Colby gets win over UMF
FARMINGTON — The Colby men’s soccer team scored four goals in 20 minutes early in the second half to break open a tight game and beat the University of Maine at Farmington 5-0 on Wednesday.
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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Hachey, Morang low qualifiers in MVC
VASSALBORO — The Mountain Valley Conference selected three teams and 13 individuals for state tournaments at its annual qualifier Wednesday at Natanis Golf Course.
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Sen. Collins skeptical of claims that debt-ceiling deadline would spell immediate default
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins says Congress has come to what was supposed to be the point of default in the past, but that the Treasury Department seems to always find a way out of it.
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Augusta school board tables moving pre-K to Capital Area Technical Center
Teachers raise a host of concerns, sending the proposal back to committee, but central office will still move to CATC.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Skowhegan has made great strides during impressive season
It’s been a typical season for Skowhegan field hockey. The Indians are undefeated through 12 games and have outscored their opponents, 99-1. Yet coach Paula Doughty insists her team has come a long, long way since April.