The president and fellow Democrats have already seen the power of the issue: A majority of Americans want legalized abortion nationwide.
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George Santos’ aunt and dad signed his bail bond to keep him out of jail while awaiting trial
Two relatives helped indicted the U.S. representative from New York stay out of detention while he awaits trial by guaranteeing his bond.
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Biden and Modi cheer booming economic ties in visit that also reckoned with India’s record on rights
In a joint news conference with the Indian prime minister, the president called the relationship between the U.S. and India among the most consequential in the world.
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Maine House narrowly votes to expand abortion access
The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.
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Maine House joins Senate to advance paid family leave bill
The bill faces additional votes in the Legislature and must overcome the hurdle of securing $25 million in start-up funding before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
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Maine Senate votes to ban flavored tobacco products
The bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, would ban flavors such as mint, fruit, chocolate, menthol, vanilla and honey in all tobacco, including vaping products.
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In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.
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Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as Maine lawmaker
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.
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State lawmakers overwhelmingly support tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills
The 100-47 House vote and 26-8 Senate vote show strong support among state lawmakers, including among some Republicans, who will be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.
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Maine Legislature takes first step toward adopting paid family leave program
Senators voted 22-12 to create a new program to provide paid leave to workers who need time off to care for a newborn or sick family member.