The package now goes back to the House, where it risks more problems as Republicans race to finish by the president’s July 4th deadline.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations
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What’s next for Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The Senate will try to sprint ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts after a weekend of setbacks
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine joins lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts
The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has used the clause as the basis of a ‘slash-and-burn campaign’ to cut federal grants.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Raleigh’s grand slam helps Mariners end Boston’s winning streak
The Seattle Mariners snapped Boston’s six-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory over the Red Sox
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox blank Mariners 2-0
Top prospect Roman Anthony hit his first major league home run and Lucas Giolito struck out 10 in six innings as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0
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Maine, 15 other states sue US government over deal ending ban on rapid-fire triggers
Sixteen states have sued the Trump administration over its plan to allow the sale of forced-reset triggers and return seized devices
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Read the results from local elections across central Maine
Polling places across Maine opened Tuesday to allow voters to weigh in on school budget proposals and, in many communities, elect local officials.
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Divided Supreme Court reinstates order requiring Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid
A sharply divided Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration push to rebuke a federal judge who imposed a quick deadline to release billions of dollars in foreign aid
Posted inLocal & State, The Maine Forecast
Maine braces for major wind gusts, bitter cold and significant snowfall
Dangerous winds are expected Friday to be followed by a significant winter storm Saturday and Sunday.