The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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Female candidates challenge electability question in debates
For some Democrats, Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump left them asking if the country is ready to elect a female president.
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Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear ‘Bridgegate’ case
The case involves former New Jersey officials convicted of causing gridlock near the George Washington Bridge to punish a mayor for not supporting Chris Christie.
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In fiery debate, Democrats split over race, age and ideology
The 10 candidates in Thursday night’s debate show deep differences among the Democrats.
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With Mills’ signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market
Maine’s adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation.
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House passes border aid bill backed by Senate and Trump administration
The emergency legislation is expected to ease a cash crunch at federal agencies that care for migrants who have flocked over the border in huge numbers seeking asylum.
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Zuckerberg invites regulators to help Facebook protect elections
In a discussion at Harvard Law School, the Facebook CEO invited regulators to set industrywide privacy standards and take a harder line with foreign interference in elections.
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McConnell rejects Democrats’ demands to change $4.6 billion border bill
Democratic demands include more protections for the children, such as setting medical and hygiene standards at facilities, and a requirement that any death of a minor be reported within 24 hours.
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Democrats rail against economy-for-the-rich in campaign’s opening debate
The crowded field of candidates gets national exposure Wednesday and Thursday nights.