WASHINGTON — The tax reform momentum that seems to be building in Congress may imperil tax-credit programs that have had major impacts in Maine, including wind power investments and economic development projects in rural or low-income areas.

WASHINGTON — The departure of Olympia Snowe and other like-minded moderates from the U.S. Senate next year could further elevate Republican Sen. Susan Collins as a swing vote, despite a larger Democratic majority, say some political observers.

WASHINGTON — One of the big topics on Capitol Hill last week was the ongoing investigation into the attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya. And members of Maine’s congressional delegation — including one who isn’t even an official member yet — were in the thick of the discussion.

WASHINGTON — It was a last-second deal to avoid default and spur political leaders to action.