‘The Invisible War’ documentary has been viewed by top Pentagon officials, who have since taken steps to address the way sexual assault reports are handled by the military.
Elections
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Washington Notebook: States could join Maine in allowing split electors
Olympia Snowe casts last vote as a U.S. senator / Sen. Angus King featured on NBC Nightly News
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Frank seeks Kerry’s job on interim basis
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to name an interim replacement who does not intend to run for the Senate seat.
Posted inHouse, News, Politics
Sandy relief package omits aid for Maine fisheries
The next chance comes with another Sandy bill the House will consider the week of Jan. 14.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Clouds linger on Congress’ first day
His own party still chafing at the fiscal cliff deal, Speaker Boehner narrowly wins back his post.
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King sworn in as independent U.S. senator
The former Maine governor takes the seat vacated by Sen. Olympia Snowe
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Collins leaves homeland security for intelligence
Maine’s Sen. Collins had been the top Republican of the Homeland Security Committee, but will move to the committee that oversees the nation’s intelligence-gathering operations.
Posted inHouse, News, Politics
House re-elects Boehner speaker
The 113th Congress convened at 12 noon EST and elected
Boehner to a second, two-year term as its leader despite grumbling from the Republican ranks.
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Congress ushering in new members, with old divide
The 113th Congress will convene Thursday at the constitutionally required time of noon for pomp, pageantry and politics.
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Maine senators, representatives vote in support
The legislation and the process are imperfect, they say, but the measure safeguards the economy.