The president has said his restrictions could be extended far longer if he believes the U.S. economy could not absorb more immigrants.
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U.S. adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings
The Pentagon sent 60 mobile surveillance cameras and 540 more troops to the border this month.
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Moving past ‘invisible enemy,’ Trump nudges nation to reopen
His re-election likely depends on the pace of an economic rebound.
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Trump administration offers plan to cover COVID care for uninsured
Hospitals and doctors would submit their bills directly to the government and they would get paid at Medicare rates.
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Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virus
The expected recession will mean fewer people paying into the benefit programs.
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Owners of Maine small businesses cite shortfalls in coronavirus aid program
Another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is coming, but some struggling business owners say it won’t help them.
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‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine
Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
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Few Americans support easing virus protections
A new survey finds they remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts.
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Two cats in New York become first U.S. pets to test positive for coronavirus
U.S. authorities say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication pets are transmitting it to human beings.
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Brunswick requires employees of public-serving businesses to wear masks
While many individual companies have mandated that employees and even customers wear masks, Brunswick is one of the first, if not the first, community in Maine to enact such an order.