Politics
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PublishedMarch 21, 2017
Bill would prohibit discrimination based on climate change beliefs
Rep. Larry Lockman says the bill is a response to a lawsuit joined by Maine's attorney general that accuses ExxonMobil of misleading the public about climate change.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Democrats’ comments touting welfare to lure immigrants under fire
One of the lawmakers, Rep. Scott Hamann of South Portland, said that if there's evidence that welfare benefits attract immigrants to Maine, it may be a good avenue for bringing new workers into the economy.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2017
Trump goes to Tennessee to honor Andrew Jackson
He sees similarities between himself and the nation's seventh president, hailing Jackson as 'one of our greatest presidents.'
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Classified documents show troubling efforts by Russia to influence election, Sen. King says
He says the information backs up reports of meddling and reveals efforts to invade state and local election systems, a 'very serious' issue.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2017
Sen. King and Rep. Pingree criticize new travel ban; Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin see improvement
Maine's congressional delegation splits mostly along party lines over President Trump's revised executive order.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2017
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy foresees dire consequences from reported federal budget cuts
The senator rallies his state's top environmental leaders to discuss the ramifications.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
Russia’s top diplomat at center of controversy
Sergey Kislyak is considered a veteran diplomat and an unlikely figure to cause controversy.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
About 200 turn out to protest Paul Ryan’s Providence appearance
The Republican House speaker was in Rhode Island to meet with a nonprofit career training organization.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
Historically black colleges take case to White House
Leaders of the 100-plus schools push Trump for more federal grants and a shift in oversight.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2017
Survey: U.S. teenagers optimistic despite political divisions
Even though the poll shows their views mirror their parents' positions, most believe the nation's best days are ahead.
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