A House subcommittee grilled vaccine makers Tuesday on the state of the supply.
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Health secretary nominee Becerra says pandemic comes first, but agenda is broader
On health insurance, Xavier Becerra pledges to work to expand the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, although in the past he’s supported a government-run health care system.
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A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Democrats reluctant to wound him
Increasing minimum wage has provoked some division within the party, with a couple senators saying they may oppose the provision.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’ll vote no on Biden’s nominee to lead budget office
Neera Tanden has been under scrutiny for antagonistic social media posts, and her confirmation is in doubt.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate acquitted former President Trump of the incitement of insurrection impeachment article brought against him by the House in connection with the disturbance on Capitol Hill on January 6.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden’s 1st month was about erasing the mark of ‘former guy’
In contrast with his predecessor, he levels with the public about the pandemic and the resulting economic devastation.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants drivers to clear snow, ice off vehicles
For all of the snow and ice in Maine, there’s no criminal penalty for motorists who don’t clear it off the roofs of their vehicles before hitting the road
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cruz trip tests durability of scandal, memory of voters
The question is whether, three years before he faces voters again, the political fallout will last.
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Impeachment vote becomes defining moment for GOP senator
North Carolina’s Richard Burr was the most unexpected ‘guilty’ vote.