The second-term congressman’s positions often put him at odds with his party. Will that help or hurt him in Maine’s conservative 2nd District?
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Commentary: For the People Act takes Maine’s election values nationwide
Voter-friendly policies, like Election Day registration and small-donor matching funds, strengthen democracy.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate Democrats strike deal on jobless aid; passage of relief bill in sight
Democratic leaders’ agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., suggests it is just a matter of time until the Senate passes the $1.9 trillion package.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel
The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’
Posted inNation & World
Republicans harden opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package
Despite their narrow congressional majorities, Democratic leaders are poised to push the sweeping $1.9 trillion bill through the House on Friday.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Secretary of State Bellows to testify before Congress on voter rights bill Thursday
She will describe Maine’s experiences with many of the provisions that Congress is considering making mandatory nationwide.
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Biden criticizes Republican approach as Congress advances relief plan
The president suggests further negotiations with Republicans would likely delay critical relief.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats make case for conviction; Trump denies charges stemming from riot
In dueling filings, House Democrats link Trump’s baseless efforts to overturn the presidential election to the riot at the Capitol, while the former president’s lawyers say the Senate trial should be considered unconstitutional because Trump is no longer in office.
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Capitol Police bolstering travel security for lawmakers
The House’s chief law enforcement officer says officers will be stationed at Washington-area airports and Union Station on busy travel days.
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Pingree to chair powerful appropriations panel overseeing Interior and EPA
She becomes one of the House’s 12 ‘cardinals’ who shape the federal funding priorities over their respective congressional fiefdoms.