But the measure is unlikely to be taken up in the Republican-controlled Senate.
2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pentagon slashes $3.8 billion from military so Trump can transfer it to border wall
Trump faced no consequences from Congress when making similar transfers last year, when the Pentagon canceled dozens of construction projects to free up $3.6 billion and transferred $2.5 billion in counter-drug money.
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Posted inNation & World
In win for Amazon, judge freezes work on Pentagon contract
Amazon filed a lawsuit in November alleging that President Trump’s bias against the company hurt its chances to win the project, which was awarded to Microsoft.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Deep field set to compete for B North title
Winslow, Waterville among teams taking crack at regional crown.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Concerns about Richmond schools boil over amid district-withdrawal talks
A public hearing during Monday’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting focused on the possibility of Richmond withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Explosions rock Massachusetts chemical plant
Authorities said there is no public health threat resulting from the blasts at the building in Newburyport.
Posted inSkiing, Varsity Maine
Skiing: Mt. Blue, Maranacook back in spotlight for state championships
Cougars try to get over hump from last year; Black Bear boys Nordic shoots for sixth title in seven years.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Hampden, Gardiner head of the class in top-heavy Class A North
As top two seeds, Broncos and Tigers could collide in regional final at Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inMaine
Man is struck and killed by Amtrak train in Falmouth
Downeaster passenger service was delayed for nearly three hours as a result of the crash, but nobody aboard the train was injured.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Memorable performances of past live on as tournament records
A look back at historic playoff accomplishments as tournaments begin again.