Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

"This is the defining moment to say 'I told you so.' "

Gov. LePage silenced in visit to panel

His surprise request to speak is rebuffed in order to keep ‘politics’ out of talks to deal with his MaineCare cutoff warning.

State House Notebook: Republicans try to debunk Medicaid savings claim

Also: Gun-show bill remains in the Senate.

Washington Notebook: Snowe recalls offer to play Joan of Arc

The former senator promotes her book, 'Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress.'

Hagel orders review of sex abuse prevention

The defense secretary orders recertification of thousands of service members involved in fighting sexual assaults.

Maine groups support universal pre-K

Educators testify in favor of a bill that aims for pre-kindergarten in all Maine districts by 2017.

Maine panel OKs Clean Election upgrade

But with Gov. Paul LePage critical and Republican votes against the bill, it faces an uncertain future.

Watchdog told Treasury officials of IRS program

The tax agency's ousted leader admits to 'foolish mistakes' but insists the activities were not political.

Maine panel rejects abortion-related bills

The ACLU cheers the legislative panel's votes on measures aimed at 'chipping away' at rights.

LePage to Democrats: Act now, or bankrupt DHHS

But Democrats accuse the department of mismanagement and say they won't approve funds until Commissioner Mary Mayhew answers 'tough questions.'

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