Non-defense agencies and foreign aid programs face cuts, but the Pentagon would get a big boost and Social Security and Medicare are not addressed, sources say.
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Sen. King ‘deeply troubled’ by White House influence on Trump-Russia investigations
He worries that an inquiry by the committee he serves on will lose credibility because its Republican chairman has challenged media reports at the request of the White House.
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Another View: Americans should be patient, give President Trump a chance
Opponents and the media distort the administration’s actions and predict worst-case scenarios.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal law is lagging behind states on cannabis
States, including Maine, may have already moved past the point of no return on pot legalization.
Posted inNation & World, News
Parents of Nicole Maines among those who ask to meet with Trump
Parents of 8 transgender children on Friday addressed a letter to Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
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White House defends contact between chief of staff, FBI
Policies exist to limit the communication between the White House and the FBI over pending investigations.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Garrison Keillor: Blessed are the winners and the deal-makers – big time
And that’s why I won the presidential election in a landslide with 306 Electoral Collge votes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t let politics invade your closet or your refrigerator
We seem headed toward an economy of red brands and blue brands with no common ground.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Labor secretary must be energetic, principled voice for working people
The labor secretary should possess the experience and temperament to stand up for the good of workers.
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Democratic senators greeted by friendly audience in New Hampshire
At a joint town hall event, Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan encounter few tough questions.