The House speaker’s stance puts her in direct conflict with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Our View: Consider what we don’t know about COVID-19
We shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of the early response to the novel coronavirus, which was sunk in part by flawed information.
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Portland city councilor wants workers in contact with public to wear face masks
Spencer Thibodeau, who will introduce his proposal at Monday’s council meeting, says the measure is necessary to protect the health and safety of workers, as well as the public.
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Jared Golden says Congress should stay in session
Lewiston congressman says there’s too much critical work for him to do everything at his kitchen table.
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Sen. King touts absentee ballots as safe, fair option for November election
At a virtual town hall meeting, the senator and others encourage Mainers to request and use absentee ballots to keep down crowds on Election Day as a safeguard against the coronavirus.
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Swing-state Republicans pin virus fallout on Democrats
The moment marks the arrival of a more contentious phase in the virus fallout – the political fight over who to blame for the economic devastation.
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Treasury toughens guidance on who can get small-business funds
The guidance emphasizes that companies must assess their economic need for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Luxury hotel executive biggest winner of U.S. small-business relief
A combined total of $59 million from the small business lending package went to three lodging companies chaired by Monty Bennett, according to regulatory filings.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Young pen pals help to bridge generations
‘I wait eagerly for the mailman,’ says a 92-year-old man who has been getting letters from first-graders in Dayton.