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Business, Nation / World, Politics

U.K. seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’

by JILL LAWLESS and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press December 11, 2021December 12, 2021

Moscow denies planning to attack Ukraine and accuses Kyiv of its own allegedly aggressive designs.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Jared Golden tells Democrats to favor workers, not millionaires in revised relief bill

by Steve Collins December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

The 2nd District Democrat calls for changes to Build Back Better bill to reduce tax cuts for the wealthy.

Maine, News, Politics

Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison

by Randy Billings December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state’s only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.

Nation / World, Politics

Court rejects Trump’s efforts to withhold records from House Jan. 6 panel

by ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

The former president sued the House panel and the National Archives to stop the White House from allowing the release of documents related to the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that day.

Nation / World, New England, Politics

Pence navigates Trump’s shadow during New Hampshire visit

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press December 9, 2021September 22, 2022

Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Nation / World, Politics

Biden honors ‘giant of our history’ Bob Dole at U.S. Capitol

by LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

The former Republican senator is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The service is the first of several in Washington commemorating Dole’s life and legacy.

Nation / World, Politics

New York attorney general seeks Trump’s deposition as part of civil fraud investigation

by Josh Dawsey and David A. Fahrenthold Washington Post December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Letitia James also suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she will run for reelection to her current position to “finish the job” amid numerous ongoing investigations.

Earth Day 2020: Corvias Partnerships Supports Resiliency, Sustainability and Energy Independence

Nation / World, Politics

Biden wants to make federal government carbon neutral by 2050

by Anna Phillips The Washington Post December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Although it could take a year or more for changes in procurement to take effect, some agencies are already testing new approaches, and the move could ripple across the economy.