He is proposing a total of $5.8 trillion in federal spending in fiscal 2023, which begins in October.
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Jan. 6 committee votes to hold 2 former Trump advisers in contempt
The recommendation of criminal charges now goes to the full House, and if approved there, would go to the Justice Department, which has the final say on prosecution.
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Wife of Justice Thomas faces possible House interview over Jan. 6 texts
A key influence on any action is Republican Vice Chair Liz Cheney of Wyoming, who is not objecting to the idea of interviewing Ginni Thomas.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, to prohibit discrimination in the federal government based on a hair texture or hairstyle that is tied to ethnicity or race.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Uncategorized
Lawmakers may boost state reimbursement rates for family-planning care
A legislative panel approved a bill Friday to boost MaineCare reimbursement rates for family-planning providers.
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State watchdog: Poor training, high workloads hampering child abuse investigations
A new OPEGA report did not directly say that the deficiencies contributed to the four child deaths that occurred within a month of each other last summer, sparking its investigation.
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Maine’s senators generally favor US Supreme Court nominees
Voting against Ketanji Brown Jackson’s bid for a Supreme Court seat would mark a break in Pine Tree State tradition.
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Democrats appear united on Jackson, but GOP votes may be elusive
Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement that he will vote in her favor indicates that she will likely have the support of all 50 Senate Democrats.
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$30 million fund to help lobstermen meet new rules gets strong support in Maine House
An initial 116-18 vote shows bipartisan support for aid to the industry in complying with new federal requirements meant to protect right whales.
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Legal experts praise Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s ‘sterling’ reputation
‘Outstanding, excellent, superior, superb,’ testified the chair of the American Bar Association committee that makes recommendations on federal judges.