The House approved the legislation by a near party-line 220-213 vote, with Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voting against it.
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Rep. Golden is lone Democrat voting against Build Back Better package
The 2nd District Democrat bucks his party again, opposing the lifting of a cap on state and local tax deductions that primarily benefits the wealthy.
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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
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Divided House moves toward approval of Democrats’ sweeping social, climate bill
Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.
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Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon asks to enter not-guilty plea to Jan. 6 contempt charges
He asks to waive his arraignment, set for Thursday, on charges of contempt of Congress.
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House censures Arizona Rep. Gosar, takes him off committees, over posting of violent video
Republican Paul Gosar tweeted an animated video that depicted him striking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., with a sword and then attacking President Biden.
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Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first female mayor
The 36-year-old now faces the daunting task of trying to enact ambitious campaign proposals like some form of rent control.
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House to vote on censuring Rep. Gosar over video depicting him striking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted an animated video that showed his character striking the one made to look like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in the neck with a sword.
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Wales lawmaker out of hospital after COVID-19; still speaking out against vaccine
Randall Greenwood, who is recovering at home after a 12-day hospital stay that included time on a ventilator, says he won’t get vaccinated.
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Leading CMP corridor opponent Tom Saviello considering run for Maine governor
The former Wilton lawmaker, an independent, will be deciding “pretty soon” whether to seek election next year for state’s top job against Governor Janet Mills and former Governor Paul LePage.