Neera Tanden, the head of an influential Democratic think tank, is a veteran Hillary Clinton aide seasoned in Washington battles over Obamacare and Trump’s presidency.
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With federal aid running out, Mills and Maine congressional delegation urge action
The state has committed more than $1.2 billion of the $1.25 billion it received from Congress to help it address a myriad of coronavirus-related expenses.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Political fight brewing over Biden’s budget chief nominee
Neera Tanden spent years attacking GOP lawmakers on social media.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Wisconsin certifies Biden as winner following recount
President Trump promises to file a lawsuit, a longshot attempt to overturn the results by disqualifying as many as 238,000 ballots.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Arizona certifies Biden’s election victory over Trump
He is only the second Democrat in 70 years to win the state.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief
The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Maine’s outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.