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Lawmakers will appeal court ruling denying access to child protection records

by Randy Billings January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

The Government Oversight Committee voted to appeal a court ruling that lawmakers are prohibited from viewing confidential child protection records.

Maine, Politics

Gov. Mills’ budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges

by Randy Billings January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Key dates in discovery of classified records tied to Biden

by The Associated Press January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

It was early last November when President Biden’s personal attorneys first came across Obama-Biden administration documents, including classified material, in an office that Biden had used in Washington after his time as vice president.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Who is Robert Hur, special counsel in Biden documents case?

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Robert Hur’s appointment comes as the political ramifications surrounding the investigation intensify.

Politics

NSA director pushes Congress to renew surveillance powers

by NOMAAN MERCHANT and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The NSA and other spy agencies use authorities under FISA’s Section 702 to collect huge swaths of foreign communications, which also results in the incidental collection of emails and calls from Americans.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Maine’s Democratic representatives criticize Republican moves in U.S. House

by Steve Collins January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree opposed a number of measures pushed by the new congressional majority.

Nation & World, Politics

In Washington, ‘classified’ is synonymous with ‘controversy’

by CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

For years, problems with classified materials have been a shortcut to controversy in Washington.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs

by ZEKE MILLER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The announcement followed Biden’s acknowledgement Thursday morning that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found in his personal library, along with other documents found in his garage.