Golden is introducing the bill along with Reps. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, and Max Rose, a New York Democrat. All three are freshmen.
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Stone compares raid on his house to operations against bin Laden, El Chapo
President Trump’s former adviser decries the operation as ‘unconscionable,’ saying more force was used than when the al-Qaida leader was killed or the notorious drug kingpin was arrested.
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Independent challenging Collins aims to be first transgender member of Congress
Danielle VanHelsing has filed with the Federal Election Commission in a bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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Saying ‘administration is wrong,’ Rep. Golden vows fight to accept transgender troops
The 2nd District congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, says ‘anyone who loves America and has the courage to serve should be given that opportunity.’
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New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
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Maine lawmaker proposes banning ‘obscene’ material from public schools
The New Gloucester representative is moved to act after her son brings home a novel that included a graphic description of a rape that falsely portrayed the crime as potentially pleasurable for the victim.
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Mills to announce her final Cabinet pick this week
Lawmakers will hold hearings and vote on the 14 Cabinet-level nominees once the governor announces her selection to lead the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Jared Golden calls for bipartisan talks with Trump to resolve shutdown
The 2nd District congressman says that national leaders could use some ‘Mainer-type common sense’ to end the government shutdown.
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Mainers take to ‘anxiety baking’ to cope in uncertain times
With bad news coming from seemingly every corner – Washington, Wall Street, the environment – some breadmaking, cooking and consuming food is in order.
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Iowa Rep. King may face censure for remarks
After being rebuked, the ninth-term Republican walks back statements praising white nationalism.