Lewiston congressman says there’s too much critical work for him to do everything at his kitchen table.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King touts absentee ballots as safe, fair option for November election
At a virtual town hall meeting, the senator and others encourage Mainers to request and use absentee ballots to keep down crowds on Election Day as a safeguard against the coronavirus.
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Posted inPolitics
Swing-state Republicans pin virus fallout on Democrats
The moment marks the arrival of a more contentious phase in the virus fallout – the political fight over who to blame for the economic devastation.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
New House panel poised to track aid dollars, virus response
The new 12-member panel, with a 7-5 Democratic majority, will also have the power to subpoena Trump administration officials and conduct depositions.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate committee confirms assessment that Russia interfered in 2016
Senators warned Russia could interfere again this presidential election year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans urge governor to share coronavirus information, ease some business restrictions
The letter to Gov. Janet Mills was signed by all but three of the Legislature’s 70 Republicans.
Posted inMaine, Politics
When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign
Bangor’s Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Governors push White House for more help with testing; Trump says they’re playing politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined the governors’ conference call with Vice President Pence; her press secretary said the White House’s breakdown of the state’s testing capacity was wrong.
Posted inPolitics
Biden wins Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus
The event had been postponed for two weeks and then officials said it would be mail-in only.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans signal possible movement in standoff over virus aid for businesses
They may accept some Democratic demands to break a stalemate over the Trump administration’s $250 billion request for a small-business subsidy program that’s out of money.