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Republicans signal possible movement in standoff over virus aid for businesses

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

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.

Maine, News, Politics

Mills administration held secret meetings on pandemic with state lawmakers

by Scott Thistle April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Officials briefed large groups of Maine legislators privately and without public notice multiple times, in apparent violation of state law.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Republican primary challengers faltering in race for campaign cash

by Steve Collins April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Auburn’s Eric Brakey has taken in the most money for his campaign but he trails far behind U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat.

Maine, News, Politics

Sens. Collins, King join presidential task force to reopen economy

by Eric Russell and Kevin Miller April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Maine’s U.S. senators are part of a large bipartisan group that includes two-thirds of the Senate and more than 30 House members.

Maine, News, Politics

Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter

by Rachel Ohm April 15, 2020April 16, 2020

The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.

Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

‘Hold your nose and vote’: Progressives weigh backing Biden

by SARA BURNETT and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press April 15, 2020September 14, 2020

Leaders of the progressive movement say many Americans who supported Bernie Sanders may not be as likely to settle for the former vice president.

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar

Nation & World, Politics

Warren is latest former presidential rival to back Biden

by Associated Press April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Joe Biden, becoming the last of the former vice president’s major Democratic presidential rivals to formally back him.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump reverses course on power to ‘reopen’ states during pandemic

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

After tweeting on Monday that presidents have ‘total’ authority, Trump said Tuesday he’s leaving it to governors to determine when states can resume activity.