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Lawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill

by Penelope Overton July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Maine needs federal policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide relief to farmers struggling with PFAS contamination, lawmakers are told at a U.S. Congress agricultural field hearing.

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Niger faces sanctions as democracy crumbles, adding to woes for more than 25 million people

by SAM MEDNICK Associated Press July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Niger’s neighbors are threatening armed intervention against the junta run by the head of the presidential guard, although analysts say there is only a slim chance of the regional body successfully sending troops.

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Hunter Biden created ‘illusion of access’ to his father, former business partner tells Congress

by FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Devon Archer testifies that Joe Biden was never directly involved in their financial dealings.

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Mar-a-Lago manager makes 1st court appearance in Trump documents case

by ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Carlos De Oliveira is accused of scheming with Trump to try to delete security footage sought by investigators probing the former president’s hoarding of classified documents at his Palm Beach club.

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RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite.

by MICHELLE R. SMITH and ALI SWENSON Associated Press July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

The stories he tells on the campaign trail about himself, his life’s work and what he stands for are often the opposite of what his record actually shows.