The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.
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Trump campaign files signatures for Maine primary ballot in March
The president’s re-election campaign turns in signatures Friday from registered Maine voters calling for the president’s name to appear on the state’s primary election ballot.
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Wisconsin judge hears challenge to 234,000 voter registrations
Conservatives in a key swing state are trying to purge some voters, most in epicenters of Democratic support, from the system.
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House panel approves two articles of impeachment on party-line votes
The 23-17 votes by the Judiciary Committee sets the stage for a history-making floor vote next week.
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Tentative deal would avert possible looming federal shutdown
Senior lawmakers announce an agreement on an almost $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill.
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Sharply divided House panel delays historic vote on impeachment of Trump
Lawmakers on the Judiciary Committee finish a 14-hour session on articles of impeachment with plans to vote Friday morning.
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Susan Collins and Angus King join other senators in calling for swift action on climate crisis
Susan Collins is the only Republican senator to sign the Dec. 9 letter calling current U.S. efforts ’threadbare‘ and urging more action by the federal government.
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Justice watchdog says FBI investigation warranted, but many errors were made
Inspector General Michael Horowitz says the FBI’s probe of the Trump campaign was not motivated by partisan bias, but he says mistakes preclude him from vindicating former bureau leaders.
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House passes Rep. Pingree’s measure to protect working waterfronts
Rep. Chellie Pingree’s bill would provide federal loans and grants to preserve access for fishermen, boatyards and the public and defend against climate change damage.
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Golden says he is ‘not sold’ on CMP’s controversial hydropower line
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says he has ‘serious concerns’ about the $1 billion plan to bring Quebec hydropower into the New England power grid via a new substation in Lewiston.