The State of the Union was one of President Biden’s best chances to make the broadest possible case for his reelection.
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Biden’s idea for temporary port in Gaza had been suggested by Sens. King, Reed
Maine’s independent U.S. senator joined with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to pen a Feb. 28 letter to Biden on the subject.
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Maine lawmakers opt to study natural gas use, regulations instead of limiting pipeline expansion
A legislative committee approved a compromise to study natural gas use after a proposal to curtail the fossil fuel drew fierce opposition from the industry and business allies.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Founder of Madison wood fiber insulation company to be Golden’s guest at State of the Union Address
Congressman Jared Golden invited the president of TimberHP, Josh Henry, to join him at the U.S. Capitol Thursday night, saying he helped ensure one of Maine’s heritage industries will have a future.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden, in feisty State of the Union, hammers Republican lawmakers, makes case for 2nd term
His speech from the House rostrum, delivered just 8 months before he stands for reelection, was something of an on-the-job interview for the nation’s oldest president.
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Physicians, gun owners, activists pack Maine State House for hearing on gun reform
Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Senate passes food scraps disposal ban
The measure would require commercial and industrial-scale food waste producers to donate their edible leftovers and recycle what remains.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Committee backs bill requiring health insurance to cover non-prescription birth control
The bill, inspired by federal approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, now faces votes in the House and Senate.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, News, Politics
Minnesota Rep. Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses Biden
Phillips was the only elected Democrat to challenge Biden for the presidency.
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Trump lawyers want him back on witness stand, ask for redo in E. Jean Carroll case
His lawyers say he deserves a fresh chance to tell a jury why he berated the writer for her sex abuse claims against him. Two separate juries ordered him to pay a total of $83.3 million in the case.