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White House unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

The proposal would fund health care, education, power, tourism and water sectors but has received scant enthusiasm from its intended beneficiaries.

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Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger

by Megan Gray and Matt Byrne June 21, 2019December 27, 2019

While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump attacks on Biden recall his campaign against Hillary Clinton

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Gearing up to take on the Democratic front-runner, the president sees echoes of his 2016 foe.

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Trump ordered strike on Iran for downing of drone, then called it off

by Dan Lamothe, Erin Cunningham and Missy Ryan The Washington Post June 20, 2019June 21, 2019

The military operation was called off Thursday night, after Trump had spent most of the day discussing Iran strategy with national security advisers and congressional leaders.

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Presidential primary bill passes but bonds falter as legislative session ends

by Kevin Miller and Scott Thistle June 20, 2019December 27, 2019

Weary lawmakers, who worked until roughly 6:30 a.m. Thursday before adjourning the 2019 legislative session, may be called back to complete unfinished work.

Maine, Politics

Lawmaker apologizes for yelling at Maine House speaker

by Associated Press June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

The incident occurred during debate over funding for asylum seekers.

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Senate votes to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia as Trump pledges veto

by SUSANNAH GEORGE Associated Press June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

The Saudi role in the war in Yemen is among the reasons cited by American lawmakers for their opposition.

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Maine’s new recreational marijuana rules, at a glance

by Penelope Overton June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Who can sell pot, how they can sell it, and how much.

Business, Maine, Politics

Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year

by Penelope Overton June 20, 2019June 21, 2019

Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.

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Appeals court rules for LePage in lawsuit by former House Speaker Mark Eves

by Dennis Hoey June 19, 2019June 20, 2019

The 1st Circuit judges find that the former governor has immunity from the claims, but 3 of them say he did violate Eves’ rights in getting him fired from a charter school post.