U.S. Congress
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Another View: Facebook might pose dangers, but it isn’t a monopoly
Reining in the social media behemoth is a matter for Congress, not antitrust enforcers.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Commentary: There’s a responsible way to end the federal marijuana ban
The key to any nationwide legalization is to keep the free market out of it.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2020
MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis
Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
The House embraces a one-week extension of government funding that's expected to easily pass in the Senate.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
Momentum builds for $908 billion aid package as more Republicans express support
Senators including Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate finance committee, signal their openness to the package proposed by a group including Maine's Susan Collins and Angus King.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan coronavirus aid bill
Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are part of the group of 9 senators advocating the plan.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
Commentary: Fifty states, 50 pandemic economies
Places that are tied to travel and tourism are less insulated, and that has important implications for government spending plans.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2020
Commentary: Washington’s stimulus triumph remains underrated
Hindsight shows that the CARES Act saved the U.S. economy, and how badly the country needs another round of bipartisan statesmanship.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Commentary: There’s nothing nefarious about executive orders
George Washington used them. So did Lincoln, Obama and Trump. Biden will, too. They’re just an ordinary part of governing.
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