Legal experts say ambiguities in the 1887 Electoral Count Act need correcting to prevent future attempts to overturn presidential elections.
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Commentary: Freedom to Vote Act aligns with conservative values
We must recognize the need to strengthen our institutions and eliminate the partisan corruption tearing them down.
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Commentary: Young people are winning elections. Now what?
Our young elected officials want training to craft and enact good policies for their constituents. We need to make sure they have the resources to get the job done.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
One year on, the Jan. 6 attack looms large in the lives of Mainers who were there
The march on the Capitol unfolded with Mainers on opposite sides of the police barricades until one side toppled them, shaking the foundations of American democracy.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. King pushes filibuster reforms to protect voting rights, electoral process
Maine’s independent senator says voting rights and the elections process itself are in danger, and that he supports changing filibuster rules to protect them, something he has opposed in the past.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Congress slouches as Postal Service workers hustle
If passed, the Postal Reform Act would strengthen a public service whose mission is to provide universal, affordable service.
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Rep. Pingree: Infrastructure bill win-win for our economy, environment
Now Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act to keep pace with other nations on social supports.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Democrats’ effort to cap insulin prices faces Republican opposition
Senate Republicans are eyeing a procedural move to prevent the insulin cap from applying to privately insured Americans.
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Commentary: One cheer for another ugly debt-limit deal
The good news: Congress has avoided default. The bad news: Its stupidest law survives.
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Congressional leaders reach deal to avert another debt ceiling crisis
The elaborate measure passes in the House with just one Republican vote.