The version that won initial approval in the Senate on Thursday would eliminate only philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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Trump’s Fed pick Stephen Moore withdraws name after losing Republican support
Moore had also come under fire for his writings about women.
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Pelosi accuses Barr of lying as he skips Mueller hearing
But Barr’s Republican allies defend the attorney general, saying that the hearing format was unfair.
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Medicare for all? It’s complicated, budget office says
Congressional budget experts raise issues such as how to deal with millions of people who are now using insurance provided by an employer and how to budget for the new system.
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Attorneys, Colby students clash over Waterville voter registrations at unusual hearing
Those challenging the students’ voter registration called it protecting the right to vote, while students and their lawyers called it an effort at disenfranchisement and “a big waste of time.”
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Maine delegation weighs in on Barr’s handling of Mueller case, with Pingree calling for resignation
Sen. Angus King says William Barr is acting as if he’s ‘more the president’s lawyer than the people’s lawyer.’
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Republicans offer more aid for Puerto Rico as Trump indicates he’ll back off opposition
The White House is displaying new flexibility on disaster aid to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico as Trump’s GOP allies lose patience with a weekslong standoff over a widely backed bill.
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Abortion providers, critics split on Mills’ bill to expand access to services
Proposed by Gov. Janet Mills and sponsored by House Speaker Sara Gideon, the bill would allow physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to perform abortions.
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Watch: Barr, Mueller trade barbs as Russia probe rift goes public
Testifying for the first time since releasing Mueller’s report, Barr said he was surprised Mueller did not reach a conclusion on whether President Donald Trump had tried to obstruct justice.
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Democrats looking for candidates for vulnerable seats, including Maine’s Susan Collins’
Sens. Cory Gardner of Colorado, Susan Collins of Maine and Martha McSally of Arizona are widely considered among the most vulnerable Republican incumbents.