New finance reports for PACs involved in the campaigns over Question 1 show that opponents of the new vaccine law have outraised supporters 5 to 1.
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Trump’s impeachment trial begins as senators swear an oath of ‘impartial justice’
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff reads the formal charges from the well of the U.S. Senate and Chief Justice John Roberts later administers the jurors’ oath to senators.
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‘You called me a liar,’ Warren told Sanders after Iowa debate
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand.
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Democratic impeachment managers will need some Republicans’ help
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to ensure there will be a vote after opening arguments on whether to call witnesses.
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Group fighting to retain vaccination law tops $58,000 in donations
The group opposes Question 1, which would overturn Maine’s new law eliminating certain exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements.
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Gideon says she won’t take money from corporate PACS in Maine’s Senate race
Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign notes that Gideon has already accepted corporate donations through Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s PAC.
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Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.
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Biden says he’d consider Kamala Harris ‘for anything’ she wants
The former vice president tells the Sacramento Bee’s podcast that Harris is ‘qualified to be president’ and ‘an incredible talent with unlimited potential.’
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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can’t win
Just six candidates gather in Des Moines, each eager to seize a dose of momentum on national TV before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.