The current version of the bill would establish national rules for running elections, limit partisanship in the drawing of congressional districts and force the disclosure of many anonymous donors who spend big to influence elections.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed survey finds economy facing supply chain, other drags
The Federal Reserve reports that the economy was facing a number of headwinds at the start of this month from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to uncertainty about the delta variant of COVID.
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Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Mayfield out with shoulder injury, Keenum starting for Browns
Baker Mayfield will not play against the Broncos on Thursday night for Cleveland, which will now be without its entire starting backfield.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox turn to Chris Sale in Game 5 after Astros grab momentum to tie series
Chris Sale has a chance for redemption as today’s Game 5 starter, but he could also add to his legacy of playoff struggles and put Boston in a deep hole.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden heads to hometown to emphasize middle-class values in his spending plan
Democrats are racing to seal agreement on the legislative package after laboring for months to bridge the president’s once-sweeping $3.5 trillion vision preferred by progressives with a more limited focus that can win over party centrists.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: FIFA’s drive for every-other-year World Cup stalls
The IOC says FIFA’s proposal, which is meeting fierce resistance by many across Europe, would put too much strain on an already crowded sports calendar.
Posted inNation & World
Possible human remains, items linked to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park
Laundrie, 23, is considered a person of interest in the homicide of Gabby Petito.
Posted inMaine, News
At first in-person meeting in months, Pittsfield Town Council learns of new police hire
Chief tells councilors Tuesday night an officer working in Portland will join the Pittsfield Police Department next week, helping alleviate a staffing shortage.
Posted inNation & World
Pig-to-human transplants come a step closer with new test
Surgeons attached a pig kidney to a pair of large blood vessels outside the body of a deceased recipient for 2 days, and the kidney did what it was supposed to do and didn’t trigger rejection.
Posted inSports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Coaching your child can be a memorable experience — but it has its challenges, too
Parent coaches and student-athletes reflect on the experience of competing together in high school sports.