An adviser says the president will speak about ending ‘the politics of resistance, retribution,’ but also renew his border-wall demands.
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Virginia lawmaker says she ‘misspoke’ about abortion bill
Kathy Tran has received death threats and intense criticism from Republican politicians for mistakenly saying that a bill would allow for an abortion when a woman is in labor.
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Mills to outline her first state budget proposal before Legislature Feb. 11
Few details have emerged, Mills has vowed that her move to expand Medicaid, at an estimated cost of $50 million a year, will be funded without increasing taxes.
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Lawmaker proposing bill to make Election Day a holiday
Rep. Ben Collings, D-Portland, says it would give more people a chance to vote and afford an opportunity to celebrate the nation’s democracy and those who have sacrificed to protect it.
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Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones
Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine’s distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.
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Rep. Golden’s bill calls for Congress, president to go without pay in shutdowns
Golden is introducing the bill along with Reps. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, and Max Rose, a New York Democrat. All three are freshmen.
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Stone compares raid on his house to operations against bin Laden, El Chapo
President Trump’s former adviser decries the operation as ‘unconscionable,’ saying more force was used than when the al-Qaida leader was killed or the notorious drug kingpin was arrested.
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Independent challenging Collins aims to be first transgender member of Congress
Danielle VanHelsing has filed with the Federal Election Commission in a bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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Saying ‘administration is wrong,’ Rep. Golden vows fight to accept transgender troops
The 2nd District congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, says ‘anyone who loves America and has the courage to serve should be given that opportunity.’
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New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.