Maine’s senior senator is among the backers of a $75 million U.S. Senate proposal to educate Americans about how and why they ought to recycle.
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Trump campaign won’t allow Bloomberg reporters at events
The news follows Bloomberg News editor’s announcement that the organization would not investigate their own boss or other Democratic candidates.
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Sanders turns in signatures for Maine presidential primary in March
The presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders announced Monday that it had submitted 2,800 signatures of Maine voters to put the Vermont senator on the Democratic primary ballot in Maine.
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Chief Justice Roberts seems to hold key to high-stakes gun-rights case
After the case went to the highest court, New York City amended its restrictions that prompted the lawsuit, even though they’d been upheld in lower courts.
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House impeachment report to be unveiled as Judiciary Committee prepares for hearing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the House should suspend its inquiry while the president is overseas.
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In fundraising appeal, Strimling takes swipes at Collins
As he pursues a complaint over his failed Portland mayoral re-election bid, his ties to a liberal group and the implications for the U.S. senator aren’t clear.
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Trump is asked if he wants his lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is giving the president a week to decide.
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Bill tackling robocalls likely bound for quick passage in the House
The issue has united both Democrats and Republicans, with a bipartisan compromise that could be sent to the president by next year.
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Aid withheld from Ukraine was released after Trump learned of whistleblower complaint
The White House has claimed there was no link between the suspension of aid and the president’s request for Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden and his family.
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In Florida and elsewhere, Republicans face pressure over climate change
While .Trump and his administration reject the threat of climate change, leading Republicans in Florida and other states find themselves under political pressure to address the immediate impacts.