Democrats were united in opposing the legislation; all Republicans voted in favor except Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
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Former Democratic senator, vice presidential nominee Lieberman endorses Collins
Joe Lieberman, who served with Collins in the U.S. Senate before retiring in 2012, called the Republican a ‘fighter for women’s issues.’
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Our View: Aid for state, local governments should be part of relief package
Cuts to government programs and services could lengthen the COVID-caused recession.
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McConnell says Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid package
Some Republican senators with close reelection races are anxious to respond further to the pandemic, but Democrats are insisting on more sweeping relief.
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Ad attacking Gideon for paying taxes late misses context
The ad by the 1820 PAC omits important information related to 77 tax liens on Freeport property owned by a real estate development company that Gideon’s husband established just as the Great Recession was beginning.
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Ex-President George W. Bush backs Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins
His endorsement is a welcome boost for Collins, who is waging her most difficult campaign yet as she seeks a fifth term.
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Commentary: Head Start urges Maine’s senators to OK $1.7 billion in emergency relief
The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.
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Gideon gets brief moment on national stage at Democratic convention
The candidate for U.S. Senate introduces herself and also shares time with musician Maggie Rogers, who performs with Maine’s coastline in the background.
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Read the report: Senate Intelligence panel finds Russia interfered in 2016 election on behalf of Trump
The Senate panel described its report, totaling more than 1,300 pages, as “the most comprehensive description to date of Russia’s activities and the threat they posed.”
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Our View: Across Maine, nation, rise in hunger should set off alarm bells
Millions of Americans are having trouble putting food on the table, and things could get much worse if nothing is done.