The Republican says she will not back off her repudiation of former President Donald Trump.
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Senate Republicans back Trump as impeachment trial nears
With him gone from the presidency, they show little political appetite to take further action.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed a resolution to establish the federal government’s fiscal 2021 budget and propose budgetary levels for 2022 through 2030.
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Biden virus recovery plan embraces expansion of Affordable Care Act
If expansion of the Affordable Care Act is cut from the current bill, Democrats are hopeful they can revive it later in the year in a second bill that cannot be filibustered.
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Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote to pass Biden economic relief plan
The Senate has approved a budget bill that’s a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Smartmatic USA voting firm sues Fox, Giuliani over false claims of election fraud
A voting technology company is suing Fox News, three of its top hosts, Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell for $2.7 billion, charging that the defendants conspired to spread false claims.
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House removes Georgia lawmaker from committees for racist, violent rhetoric
With only 11 Republican votes, the House imposes the unprecedented punishment on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a freshman Republican with a long history of outrageous social media posts.
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Trump rejects House Democrats’ request that he testify under oath in Senate impeachment trial
The Senate impeachment trial begins on Feb. 9.
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Biden strikes tough tone on Russia in diplomatic push
Biden also says he will halt the withdrawal of U.S. troops stationed in Germany, end support for Saudi Arabia’s military offensive in Yemen and make support for LBTGQ rights a cornerstone of U.S. diplomacy.