Republican leadership in the House recommended a vote against the bill, but some Republicans viewed passing the legislation as important for national security.
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Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test
The $280 billion bill is headed for likely final passage in the Senate later this week. The House is also expected to take up the package this week.
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Democrats stress national security as computer chips bill hits Republican wall
The Biden administration warns that semiconductor manufacturers will take their business overseas if legislation boosting the industry doesn’t pass.
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Maine Voices: Advancing Maine’s role in the life sciences through biomanufacturing
More Maine people and organizations are invited to join BioConnects New England, which will help connect a new generation of workers and innovators to one of our region’s economic strengths.
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Our View: Pepper-spray device poor choice for Maine group’s innovation honor
A consumer-market mobile crowd-control system unnecessarily exploits social division.
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Congress wants to boost computer chip industry, but differences separate the parties
The competing bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas of disagreement.
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Skowhegan company sees surge in orders for Ukrainian flags
Maine Stitching Specialties is selling Ukrainian flags and donating 20% to an organization providing meals for displaced Ukrainians.
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U.S. warns that computer chip shortage could shut down factories
The chips used in the production of automobiles and medical devices are especially scarce.
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Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea
The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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Maine Voices: Landmark new Maine law more fairly allocates products’ real costs
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1541, so towns and cities won’t have to keep picking up the tab for product disposal and recycling.