President Trump is hoping for an agreement before the election, eager to announce another round of $1,200 direct payments going out under his name.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
More than 25 percent of Maine voters have already cast their ballots
The latest data on absentee voting shows that Democrats continue to far outpace Republicans in requesting and returning absentee ballots.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump pressures Barr to investigate Bidens with election 2 weeks away
The president recently retweeted a photo of his attorney general with the caption ‘for the love of GOD ARREST SOMEBODY.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Deadline looms as differences narrow on COVID relief aid
It’s deadline day for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on COVID-19 relief, with the contours of a potential deal taking shape behind the scenes even as President Donald Trump’s GOP allies are recoiling at the administration’s tolerance for a $2 trillion package
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Sixty small-business owners oppose Portland minimum wage initiative
The group includes some who support a gradual increase to $15 an hour but oppose a hazard pay provision that could give Portland the highest minimum wage in the country.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Fight over Trump’s business records returns to appeals court
The Supreme Court this summer said the president is not immune from congressional investigation, but the justices put the subpoena on hold.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Photo Gallery: Maine Republicans greet Mike Pence in Hermon
Speaking to a crowd of several hundred people gathered Monday in a Hermon truck yard, Vice President Mike Pence urged voters to “go get it done” with just 15 days remaining before Election Day.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Signed, sealed and delivered: How ballot drop boxes work
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine ‘news’ websites part of network that pushes conservative agenda
The network of 1,300 sites generally ignores Democrats, promotes conservative agendas and publishes favorable stories about Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Commission says it will mute Trump’s, Biden’s microphones for parts of Thursday’s debate
The idea has been floated since the first presidential debate, in which President Trump repeatedly interrupted and jeered Joe Biden.