Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.
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Biden edges out Trump, raising $141 million in June
Meanwhile, the president’s campaign and the Republican National Committee raised a combined $131 million in June.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
In search of a bigger stage, Eric Brakey eyes congressional seat
Brakey gave up acting for politics almost a decade ago and, mostly, hasn’t regretted it.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King warns colleagues of risks posed by cyberattack on U.S.
King delivered his comments on the floor of the Senate, urging development of a cyber-defense program that could fend off a ‘catastrophic’ attack.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Dale Crafts aiming for U.S. House seat
Determination marks life of Lisbon businessman, former Republican state lawmaker.
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Democrats push campaign-season health care bill through House
The measure has no chance of passage, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes the case that ‘a vote against this bill is a vote to weaken Americans’ health and financial security during a pandemic.’
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Republican lawmakers urge action after briefing on Russia’s bounties on U.S. troops
Congressional members are seeking more information even though White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany insists President Trump hasn’t been briefed on the findings.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
In her quest for Congress, Adrienne Bennett touts her ‘unique set of skills’
Gov. Paul LePage’s former press secretary, now a Bangor real estate agent, faces two foes in the July 14 Republican primary in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
The re-energized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas.
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Trump’s attacks seen as undercutting confidence in 2020 election
Just over four months before Election Day, the president is escalating his efforts to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote.