Rep. Joseph Galletta hasn’t explained his absences – all of which were excused by his fellow lawmakers – but wants to be reelected.
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Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn’t cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
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Greg Schneiders, struggling bar owner turned Carter White House adviser, dies at 77
Schneiders warned Carter about the political risks of saying Americans faced a ‘crisis of confidence.’ He was right.
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Voters prefer Trump over Biden on economy. This data shows why
In an April poll, respondents said by 51% to 32% they were doing better financially under Trump than Biden.
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Regulators approve changes to Maine mining laws
The new rules could pave the way for a small-scale lithium-ore mining operation in the western Maine town of Newry.
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House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in Republican-led rebuke of Biden
But the White House has said Biden would veto the bill if it passes Congress, and the Democratic-led Senate seems certain to reject it.
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Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump’s VP pick, which may come at convention
The announcement comes after President Biden and Trump agreed to 2 debates this summer.
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White House blocks release of Biden audio as Republicans move ahead with Garland contempt charge
The audio is at the center of a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
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Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
Cohen’s cross-examination is a pivotal moment for Trump’s team, who must convince jurors that his once-loyal attorney and fixer can’t be believed.
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Biden and Trump, trading barbs, agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September
The quick agreement on the timetable to meet followed the Democrat’s announcement that he will not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than 3 decades.