The attorney general is still not ready to offer a summary to Congress.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Timeline: The biggest moments in the Russia investigation
Key indictments, guilty pleas, convictions and sentencings.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Here’s what to expect now that the Mueller investigation has concluded
For starters, who can see the report?
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Robert Mueller submits his final report on Russia probe
The special counsel is not recommending any more indictments, the Associated Press reports, as Attorney General William P. Barr prepares to summarize the findings for lawmakers.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Then and now: World transformed over Jimmy Carter’s 94 years
Carter has lived through a third of all U.S. presidencies: nine before he was president, six since.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jimmy Carter’s new milestone: longest-lived U.S. president
“I spent four of my ninety years in the White House, and they were, of course, the pinnacle of my political life,” Carter wrote.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill would lower penalty for repeated prostitution
The proposed bill says Maine would continue to consider a first offense of engaging in prostitution as a Class E crime punishable by up to six months in county jail and up to a $1,000 fine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Proposed Maine law packs bite for owners of dogs that attack
The bill requires the owner of a dog that assaults a person to get aid for the injured person.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville plastic bag ban opponents file more specific argument in appeal
Hearings for 75 people whose votes are being challenged will be scheduled, as opponents of the plastic bag ban referendum result have filed a letter stating a more specific basis to throw out ballots.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
State hires director for its recreational marijuana program
Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state’s new Office of Marijuana Policy.