Under the proposal by Gov. Janet Mills and top Democratic lawmakers, first visits would be free to Mainers with individual or small group Affordable Care Act coverage.
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Maine’s members of Congress concerned for safety of U.S. troops in Iraq
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, and Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree also express hope that the president will use the apparent limited nature of Iran’s strike to de-escalate tensions in the region.
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Justice Department: Ex-Trump aide Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison
Prosecutors write that ‘the defendant has retreated from his acceptance of responsibility in this case.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump seeks to roll back Obama rule on housing desegregation
Opponents say the plan will weaken fair housing enforcement and ‘allow jurisdictions free rein to discriminate without consequences.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics, Times Record
Sens. Collins, King object to proposed Navy shipbuilding reductions
The U.S. senators from Maine make their concerns known Tuesday in a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Secretary of State Pompeo won’t run for Senate
Pompeo’s decision complicates GOP chances of holding the deep red state as they battle to retain their slim Senate majority in November.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Private attorney, Superior Court judge nominated to Maine’s top court
Gov. Janet Mills also nominated two Superior Court judges. All the nominees must be confirmed by the Maine Senate.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Winner of $400M border wall contract: ‘a gung-ho, smart guy’
The driving force behind a North Dakota company that won a $400 million contract to build part of the border wall is described as a “go-getter” and a “gung-ho, smart guy” by people who know him
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McConnell and Pelosi give no signs of budging on impeachment
Congress convenes for a new session with the Senate deadlocked over President Trump’s trial.
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Maine’s members of Congress fear killing of Iranian general puts Americans in greater danger
All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was ‘evil’ but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans’ strategic interests and safety.