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Follow the Money: Vaccination vote donations

January 17, 2020February 24, 2020

This searchable database includes all donations through Feb. 21, 2020 to three Maine political action committees that are raising money for their campaigns on Question 1 on the March 3 ballot. A “yes” vote on the question would be a vote to repeal a new law that ends religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations, […]

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team

by ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 17, 2020January 18, 2020

The president adds two new attorneys – Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz – who are known for their involvement in consequential legal dramas of recent American history, and for their regular appearances on Fox News.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Senators sign long-used oath book for impeachment trial

by Associated Press January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Signing the book is a way of conveying the gravity of presidential and judicial impeachment trials, which are rare.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Opponents of Maine vaccine law have big lead in fundraising race

by Joe Lawlor January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

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.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump’s impeachment trial begins as senators swear an oath of ‘impartial justice’

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

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.

Nation & World, News, Politics

‘You called me a liar,’ Warren told Sanders after Iowa debate

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

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.

Nancy Pelosi, Jerrold Nadler, Adam Schiff, Sylvia Garcia, Val Demings, Zoe Lofgren

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Democratic impeachment managers will need some Republicans’ help

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

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.