If passed by the full Legislature as expected on Jan. 4, the first checks would be mailed to qualified taxpayers in late January.
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Trump’s taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents
The practice of auditing presidential tax returns grew from the Watergate era when then-President Richard Nixon was under scrutiny by Congress.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
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Jan. 6 panel prepares to unveil final report on insurrection
The committee’s eight chapters of findings will largely mirror nine hearings this year that presented evidence from more than 1,000 private interviews and millions of pages of documents.
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Schumer urges show of support for Ukraine with spending bill
The Senate is inching closer to passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill.
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Legislative committee supports heating aid package that includes $450 checks
The vote came after an hours-long public hearing where advocates and lawmakers urged passage of the original $473 million bill to provide emergency heating and energy relief, and rental assistance.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes
Maine’s congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring.
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House committee votes to make public Trump’s tax returns
Trump has for years refused to make his tax returns public, breaking with modern tradition set by other presidents and presidential candidates.
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Democrats undecided on returning Bankman-Fried’s donation
Sen. Susan Collins’ office said she plans to donate $5,800 to charity; Democrats say they have yet to make a decision.
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Record $28 million spent on Maine’s race for governor
Spending also surpassed national projections, with one group estimating that $27 million would be spent on the race for governor.