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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Biden and Trump plan dueling trips to the Mexico border in Texas on Thursday
Biden has excoriated Republicans for abandoning the bipartisan border deal after Trump came out in opposition to the plan, while Trump has dialed up his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Golden joins effort to break impasse on border security, Ukraine aid
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is part of bipartisan coalition of 10 lawmakers in the U.S. House who have launched a long-shot bid to break a stalemate over providing military assistance to Ukraine and taking steps to secure the southern border.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2024
Border politics spill into Maine State House as Republicans attack spending on asylum seekers
Legislative Republicans say spending on asylum seekers is leaving behind 'our homeless' and veterans, but steer clear of talking about failed federal efforts to reform the immigration process.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2024
Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine's congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins' provision on speeding up work permits.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Collins, King optimistic Senate will pass border deal over Trump opposition
Sen. Susan Collins believes the pressure to reach an agreement is going to be greater than the former president's effort to derail a deal so he can campaign on immigration.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border
The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work
Maine's 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine's senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Turning back the clock would work out for only a few of us
It’s tone-deaf to clamor for a return to the good old days.
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