The justices are questioning use of the power when the Senate is in recess.
2014
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Senate postpones unemployment votes
Maine Sen. Susan Collins is one of two Republican negotiators seeking a deal to restore jobless benefits.
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Lawmakers unveil massive $1.1 trillion spending plan
Meanwhile, leaders are preparing a temporary bill to keep the government open through the weekend.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Carter lifts Winthrop boys basketball past Oak Hill
Hickey chips in 15 points for Ramblers.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Messalonskee holds off Lawrence
Mayo comes up big down stretch for Eagles.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Madison girls basketball tops Boothbay
Jarvais scores 11 points in Bulldogs’ victory.
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CMP to study sound mitigation at Benton substation
Residents and selectboard dismayed at time studies will take to arrive at solution to buzzing.
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Waterville School Board re-elects Cabana as chairman
Proposed 2014-15 budgets presented to board after new members sworn in.
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AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Patriots embrace role as underdog
New England will not be the favorite in a playoff game for the first time in 12 postseason games.
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A-Rod sues Major League Baseball, union
NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez sued Major League Baseball and its players’ union Monday, seeking to overturn a season-long suspension imposed by an arbitrator who ruled there was “clear and convincing evidence” the New York Yankees star used three banned substances and twice tried to obstruct the sport’s drug investigation. As part of the complaint […]