But despite the bipartisan vote, chances are dim that the House will pass or even vote on the bill.
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Maine moms, activists rally for changes in chemical safety bill
Critics say a bill in the Senate would undermine states’ efforts to protect consumers.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. begins serving prison term
The former Illinois congressman was sentenced to 2½ years for illegally spending $750,000 in campaign money.
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Shenna Bellows launches effort to unseat Susan Collins
The Democrat, the first to challenge the popular incumbent U.S. senator, is in her first run for office.
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Maine Sen. King offers to be bridge between parties
He calls the shutdown ‘ridiculous and totally unnecessary.’
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House Republicans cancel vote on debt deal
The pressure is now on Senate leaders to end the government shutdown and avoid default.
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Collins offers plan to end shutdown
The Maine senator would eliminate a controversial tax on medical devices.
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Rep. Pingree to visit Portland soup kitchen, homeless shelter
Her office says federal budget cuts have meant longer waiting lists for affordable housing and fewer deliveries of meals to seniors.
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House Republicans vote to wipe out Obamacare
The bill has little chance of passing the Senate, but if neither side budges, it could lead to a government shutdown and America defaulting on its payments.
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Kevin Raye makes congressional bid official
The Republican and former Maine Senate president says his party needs to elect someone with broad appeal.