Along with the week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Veterans COMPACT Act.
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How centuries-old regional differences explain the 2020 presidential election
The United States is made up of 11 distinct regions, and their boundaries showed up again at the polls this month.
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‘American Nations’ – a primer on the forces that have always divided the U.S.
A guide to the distinct regions that make up our country.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
The president-elect has devoted most of his public remarks to encouraging Americans to wear a mask.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded as a top choice for the position.
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Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House
Much of the focus will be on how he fills out his administration.
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Trump thrills protesting supporters with motorcade drive-by
Thousands of his loyalists converge on the nation’s capital to protest the election results.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already
Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
AuCoin, Lapointe inspect Hallowell’s ballots before next week’s mayoral race recount
On Election Day, George Lapointe won the race to be Hallowell’s next mayor by two votes, leading his opponent Maureen AuCoin to call for a ballot inspection and recount.
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Biden reportedly considering Sen. Angus King for top intelligence post
King, an independent who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is being considered to become director of national intelligence.