Linn privately speculated in 2020 that he may have caught COVID-19 during a trip to Wuhan in late 2019.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel votes in favor of contempt charges against Trump aide Mark Meadows
The former chief of staff ceased cooperating and did not show up for a deposition last week.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Pilot launched to assess racial impact of state legislative bills
The purpose of the statements is to address what many see as systemic racism in state government by considering whether a proposed new law would help, hurt or have no impact on historically disadvantaged racial populations.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
G-7 warns Russia of ‘massive consequences’ over Ukraine
The foreign ministers unite in condemning Moscow’s military build-up and aggressive rhetoric.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault weapons
If it passes in the state Legislature, the statute would let private citizens sue to enforce it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden tells Democrats to favor workers, not millionaires in revised relief bill
The 2nd District Democrat calls for changes to Build Back Better bill to reduce tax cuts for the wealthy.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 people who helped plan Trump rallies
The events before and during the riot are a major focus of the House committee’s investigation.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison
Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state’s only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Court rejects Trump’s efforts to withhold records from House Jan. 6 panel
The former president sued the House panel and the National Archives to stop the White House from allowing the release of documents related to the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that day.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden honors ‘giant of our history’ Bob Dole at U.S. Capitol
The former Republican senator is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The service is the first of several in Washington commemorating Dole’s life and legacy.