Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House.
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Time of triumph for GOP turns into ‘distraction’ with Santos
He has yet to address questions about the source of a personal fortune he appears to have amassed quickly, despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.
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New York Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past
The Republican admits lying about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned.
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Supreme Court keeps immigration limits in place indefinitely
Under the restrictions, officials have expelled asylum-seekers inside the United States 2.5 million times and turned away most people who requested asylum at the border on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Achievements in Congress reveal extent of Biden’s ambition
The president’s legislative accomplishments extend to nearly every aspect of American life – although their impact may take years to be felt in some cases.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
With bill’s passage, lobster industry welcomes 6-year break from new regulations
The omnibus spending legislation includes a rider that freezes new federal regulation of lobstering practices. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill
Passage of the bill represented a closing act for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s second stint as House speaker, and for the Democratic majority she led back to power in the 2018 election.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Uncategorized
Federal budget deal includes millions for Maine projects
Maine’s congressional delegation added millions of dollars worth of local and regional projects to the massive budget bill.
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Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
The 845-page report comes after the panel interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held 10 hearings and obtained millions of pages of documents.
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Maine’s U.S. senators celebrate approval of electoral count reforms
The massive bill passed the Senate on a 68-29 vote and it is expected to be passed by the House of Representatives by Friday and then signed into law.