The legislation would change the director’s term and oversight to add accountability.
February 2012
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Analysis: Florida win proves Romney’s stamina
He shifts gears easily after his South Carolina defeat, though a new, ‘negative tone’ could hurt this fall.
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People & EntertainmentStephen Colbert’s PAC takes in $1 million
NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert’s sway in the presidential election might be a joke, but he’s got some real financial muscle. The comedian disclosed Tuesday that his Americans for a Better Tomorrow “super” political action committee has raised a staggering $1.02 million. PACs were required to submit their financial reports to the Federal Election Commission […]
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Bill Nemitz: Titillation is not helping in Ayla case
The media reports many newsworthy developments in the case of the missing toddler. But then there’s the mindless chatter.
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Photo: Legacy publishing grows
Gov. Paul LePage, left, chats Tuesday with Legacy Publishing founder and CEO Steve Anderson at an event celebrating the Westbrook company’s expansion of its “customer engagement center.” Legacy, which offers services and personal guides to family dynamics and relationships, added 125 jobs as part of the expansion into new office space.
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Chimp ad riles animal welfare advocates
Do a suit and tie hinder conservation efforts?
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Officials: Iran could strike if threatened
Top U.S. intelligence staff say that Tehran could make nuclear arms but is not building them now.
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Maine lawmaker facing charges steps down
Criminal charges are expected to be filed alleging misuse of public campaign money by Republican Rep. David Burns of Alfred.
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World/Nation Dispatches, Feb. 1, 2012
UNITED NATIONS U.S., allies challenge Russia on U.N. draft resolution Vowing to avoid “another Libya,” the U.S. and its allies challenged Russia on Tuesday to overcome its opposition to a U.N. draft resolution demanding that Syrian President Bashar Assad yield power and end the violence that has killed thousands. “It is time for the international […]
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Maine town to vote on effort opposing corporate personhood
Voters in Freedom will decide whether to call for amending the Constitution partly in response to a Supreme Court ruling.