Billionaire Mike Bloomberg has qualified for the next Democratic presidential debate.
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Trump’s budget would cut bomb-sniffing dogs at airports, train hubs
State and local governments would also lose $46 million worth of grants used to beef up airport security.
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Referendum aims to restore vaccine opt-outs in Maine
Debate is intensifying over a referendum aimed at reversing a law that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations
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Virginia lawmakers reject ban on sale of assault weapons
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s push fails after members of his own party balk at the proposal.
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Tulsi Gabbard tells crowd in Hallowell she wants to heal political divide
The Democratic presidential candidate, one of 12 on the primary ballot in Maine, held a town hall style gathering in Hallowell on Sunday.
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Rival Democrats accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election
The attacks are a sign of how seriously the field is starting to take Bloomberg as he gains traction in the race and is on the cusp of qualifying for Wednesday’s debate.
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Democratic hopefuls now test strength among minority voters
The election calendar is turning to Nevada and South Carolina, two states with substantial minority populations.
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Trump takes Daytona 500 warmup lap in presidential limousine
The president is giving an election-year embrace to NASCAR and its fans.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House passed the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act.
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In Portland, Tulsi Gabbard says U.S. should scale back military operations overseas
The long-shot Democratic presidential candidate will host another town hall at 5 p.m. Sunday at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell.