She tells the World Affairs Council that the program has thwarted terrorist attacks and does not threaten privacy.
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Maine bill would lift pesticide ban for marijuana plants
The measure will take effect as soon as it is signed by Gov. LePage, whose administration supports it.
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LePage signs Maine hospital debt payment plan
The governor says he’ll also issue $105 million in voter-approved bonds dating back to 2009.
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Maine House OKs bill to help needy out of poverty
The ‘ticket to work’ aims to address employment issues for people who receive public assistance.
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Maine senator from Orono to seek 2nd District seat
Democrat Emily Cain is one of several candidates eyeing U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s post.
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Michaud’s possible jump sets off the sounds of musical chairs
Now that U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is considering a run for governor in 2014, the Maine political community has started buzzing with talk of who would run for his seat in Congress.
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Maine gets $1.7 million education grant to help struggling schools
Eleven of Maine worst-performing schools may have the chance to make big changes with $1.7 million a federal School Improvement Grant awarded to the state.
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House rejects 3 bills limiting abortion
Three abortion-related bills failed by solid margins in the Maine House after emotional debates.
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Senate passes bill to label genetically modified food
A bill that would require food producers to label products containing genetically engineered ingredients continued to march forward in the Legislature on Wednesday.
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LePage says he prefers state shutdown to panel’s budget plan
Gov. Paul LePage told a television station Wednesday that he preferred a shutdown of state government over “signing a bad budget.”