2017 – Page 604 – Centralmaine.com

Senate health care battle swept away in drive for tax bill

by Kelsey Snell and David Weigel The Washington Post September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Republican leaders coalesce around postponing action on health care so as not to cripple getting a tax bill passed.

by BEN FOX Associated Press September 26, 2017September 27, 2017

Although some stores have begun to reopen, a near total collapse of communication has added to the chaos.

by and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

The tax overhaul would also lower corporate rates, but the standard deduction would double and the child care credit would increase.

A poll finds 51 percent also think President Trump’s tax rewrite will disproportionately benefit the rich, and 44 percent oppose the plan.

by KIM CHANDLER and JAY REEVES Associated Press September 26, 2017September 27, 2017

President Trump had endorsed his mainstream opponent, who faced an uphill battle.

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Most in New Hampshire and Massachusetts are Christians who fled religious persecution.

by Samantha Schmidt The Washington Post September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

A bridge from one neighborhood to downtown Morovis was washed away, leaving residents cut off from food, water and medical help.

by From staff reports September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Junior Casey Bourque has hat trick in victory.

by ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

The models are behind schedule, and Customs and Border Protection could choose more than one winner.

by MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Challenged by damaged airports and seaports, ramped-up aid delivery follows criticism that FEMA wasn’t doing enough to help.