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Washington Notebook: Regulators raise concerns over impact of Collins’ bill

The proposal would require independent agencies to review proposed rules to gauge their impact on businesses.

Our U.S. senators say it is a state question, while Gov. LePage offers no comment.

The senator’s February surprise touched off a contest that has attracted big national attention and money.

by From staff reports November 3, 2012

An anti-gay marriage group plans to spend $500,000 in an effort to reach 10 million people in Maine and five other states.

Independent candidate Steve Woods drops out of the race and urges voters to support Angus King.

by DAVID SHARP, The Associated Press November 1, 2012

Senate hopefuls make their pitches in the first of three consecutive events.

Out of vacation time, Charlie Summers often works for free. A deputy is managing elections.

The Republican secretary of state has run out of vacation time, his office says.

Intriguing backgrounds add heft to their determination to battle waste, excess and incompetence in government.

The former Wyoming senator says Angus King could become an independent bridge between the deadlocked parties in the Senate.