Maine’s 2nd District congressman opposed the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion relief package, saying the aid is excessive and not adequately targeted.
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Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump
Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
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‘This is not who we are as Americans and it certainly is not who we are as Mainers’
Some found understanding in the desperation behind the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. Others decried the actions and called it ‘unsettling.’
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Senate intelligence panel will interview Michael Cohen on Tuesday
As part of the Russia investigation, President Trump’s former personal lawyer will speak to lawmakers in a closed door meeting.
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Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting
The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.
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Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
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Mulvaney says ‘very possible’ shutdown stretches into 2019
WASHINGTON — A top White House official warned Sunday that it’s “very possible” the partial government shutdown stretches into the new year and that how quickly numerous shuttered Cabinet departments and agencies resume doing the people’s business is up to Congress. “The ball is in the Senate’s court,” acting White House chief of staff Mick […]
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Report to Congress calls for raising gas tax to upgrade roads and bridges
The authors say $45 billion more is needed annually. The tax would have to rise to almost 30 cents a gallon within 10 years, and the diesel levy to about 40 cents, to bring in just $20 billion more annually.
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For Maine women in confirmation protest, the fight was personal
They traveled to Washington to oppose a controversial appointment to the Supreme Court, determined to tell their own stories and discover the power in being heard.
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As Kavanaugh’s hearing concludes, Collins says she’s still undecided on Supreme Court nominee
The moderate Republican wields a key vote and says she won’t make a decision until she has a chance to review Brett Kavanaugh’s paperwork and testimony.