“I feel that I have an obligation to ensure government power was not abused,” William Barr said.
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House passes bill to restore ‘net neutrality’ rules
Senate Republican Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that net neutrality is “dead on arrival in the Senate.”
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Committee advances bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services
But the party-line vote on the bill, which also would require private insurers to cover abortion costs, will likely spark a fierce debate on the House and Senate floor.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
California Rep. Swalwell joins Democratic presidential race
California Rep. Eric Swalwell is officially in the running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination
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Gunmaker will ask Supreme Court to hear Sandy Hook appeal
The maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting looks to reverse a ruling that reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit filed by victims’ relatives.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers endorse bill calling for constitutional change to outlaw gender discrimination
Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1974, it never became U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Livestreamed hearing on online hate bombarded with real-time racist comments
The congressional hearing turned into a vivid demonstration of the problem faced by social media companies.
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Attorney general says he’ll release Mueller report within a week
William Barr says the release will be a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation.
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Shake-up at Homeland Security spreads beyond Nielsen’s exit
Trump’s push for a harder line on immigration has spurred a house-cleaning in the Department of Homeland Security.
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Out-of-state funding boosts Collins’ coffers
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has out-raised a liberal crowdfunding effort to unseat her, thanks to out-of-state donors