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News, Politics, Senate

Vermont legislator’s bill aims to put damper on fires

by The Associated Press August 12, 2013

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy’s plan would give tax credit for installation of sprinklers in old buildings.

News, Politics, Senate

Voting record belies King’s independence

by Kevin Miller August 11, 2013

The former Maine governor often votes with Democrats, but he’s finding his niche as a deal-maker.

House, News, Politics

Two candidates get into races for Maine’s congressional seats

by Steve Mistler August 7, 2013

A Republican is the first to declare he’ll run in the 1st District, and a Democrat joins the field in the 2nd.

House, Nation & World, News, Politics

Michaud bill requires two-person freight train crews

by From staff reports August 2, 2013

The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree comes in the aftermath of a July rail accident in Quebec that killed up to 47 people.

News, Politics, Senate

Collins sole Republican to vote for transportation bill

by Kevin Miller August 2, 2013

As the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Collins and her staff spent weeks crafting the bill.

Politics, Senate

Senate’s rare bipartisan work averts political meltdown

by PAUL KANE and ED O'KEEFE The Washington Post July 16, 2013

A rare huddle yields some confirmation of President Obama’s nominees and preservation of the existing filibuster rules.

Politics, Senate

Dick Cheney’s daughter to run for U.S. Senate

by The Associated Press July 16, 2013

Liz Cheney will run against Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator in next year’s Republican primary, her campaign said Tuesday.

Nation & World, News, Politics, Senate

Sen. Reid says filibuster showdown may be averted

by Charles Babington / The Associated Press July 16, 2013

The agreement would not resolve deep partisan divisions over the future use of filibusters to block a president’s executive nominees, said officials on both sides.