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Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service August 2, 2020August 12, 2020

A roundup of measures approved in each chamber.

Maine, Politics

Trump tweets endorsement of Republican Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District race

by Eric Russell August 1, 2020August 2, 2020

The veteran lawmaker from Lisbon won a three-way primary last month and is challenging first-term incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.

Nation & World, Politics

Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

The Trump administration is willing to extend the $600 jobless benefit but is balking at other Democratic demands.

Nation & World, Politics

Biden nears final decision on running mate

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

The leading contenders include California Sen. Kamala Harris, California Rep. Karen Bass and Obama national security adviser Susan Rice.

Nation & World, Politics

Biden eyes major foreign policy shifts if he wins

by MATTHEW LEE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and his advisers vow to unleash a tsunami of change.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Unemployed Americans losing $600 in benefits as talks stall

by Jeff Stein, Erica Werner and Eli Rosenberg The Washington Post July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

The White House chief of staff says Democrats rejected reasonable offers, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi derides Republicans for trying to advance a short-term fix.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Incumbent Kim Rosen wins Republican primary recount in Senate District 8

by Scott Thistle July 31, 2020September 14, 2020

The two-term Republican incumbent fended off primary challenger Larry Lockman by 52 votes in a closely watched primary. Rosen will now face Democratic challenger Beverly Ulenhake in the Nov. 3 election.

Nation & World, Politics

Watchdog group says Trump campaign improperly hiding $170 million in spending

by BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

A government oversight group says President Donald Trump’s reelection effort is hiding the funds by routing payments through companies tied to his former campaign manager.