They ask about gun law waivers and U.S. security measures in the event that case workers are the target of protester attacks.
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Hawaii judge places indefinite hold on Trump’s revised travel ban
U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson is not persuaded by government attorneys’ arguments that he should not consider Trump’s previous comments about the travel ban.
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White House: Pay for wall with $18 billion in other cuts, including medical research, infrastructure
During the campaign, Trump promised Mexico would pay for the wall.
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Attorney general: Sanctuary cities are risking federal money
By ‘refusing to enforce our immigration laws,’ they are harming their citizens, Jeff Sessions says.
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Another View: There’s little to celebrate in outcome of Dutch elections
The anger channeled by defeated far-right populist Geert Wilders and his ilk isn’t going away.
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Another View: The full bill for your vegetables isn’t present until tax time
Companies who cannot actually sustain their business model take advantage of migrants and taxpayers.
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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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Internal Trump administration data undercuts argument for travel ban
The two reports suggest the travel ban the president wants to implement is not likely to be effective in curbing the threat of terrorism, sources say. .
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Second federal judge blocks revised Trump travel ban
In reaction to the ruling, the president says, ‘I think we ought to go back to the first (ban) and go all the way’ to the Supreme Court.
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Our View: Immigrant EMT training will have broad benefits
New Mainers with medical backgrounds can fill a serious gap in our health-care workforce.