The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to speed virus vaccines, ease economic fallout
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, extension of a temporary boost in unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures through September.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican senators in spotlight as 2nd Trump impeachment trial looms
Among those to watch are Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, his colleagues who are up for reelection in 2022, and several Republicans who have publicly backed impeachment.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. King calls out Republicans who ‘divided the country’ and now oppose impeachment
Maine’s junior senator doesn’t buy the argument that they can’t hold Donald Trump and other elected officials accountable because the country needs to heal.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Here are 6 lingering questions about how Trump will finish out his term
As the president continues to face legal challenges, the prospect that he may try to pardon himself, other family members or senior aides remains the subject of internal White House discussion.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
Democrats hoping to avoid interrupting Joe Biden’s inauguration have suggested holding back the article of impeachment from the Senate until Biden has a chance to get his administration going.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Enduring second impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone
The president kept out of sight in a nearly empty White House on Wednesday, abandoned by some in his own party and deprived of his Twitter account.