An organization run by right-wing lawyer Lin Wood filed a motion shortly after the verdict Friday asking that the money be refunded to that group, the the teenager’s lawyers say it should go to their client.
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Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.
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A Bangor Democrat takes aim at Jared Golden in potential primary
Michael Sutton jumped into the race after Golden voted against the Build Back Better Act last week
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‘A little, weak Democrat could beat me up’: Congressional candidate Mike Perkins in hospital with COVID-19
Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’
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Attempted breach of Ohio county election network draws FBI and state scrutiny
Data obtained in Ohio and in a similar incident in Colorado were distributed at a symposium hosted by an ally of Donald Trump who has pushed false claims of election fraud.
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Golden is only House Democrat to vote against Build Back Better
The 2nd District congressman, who has broken with his colleagues on several high-profile bills, opposes a piece of the sweeping $2 trillion social policy and climate change bill that largely benefits wealthy homeowners.
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What’s in Biden’s $1.85 trillion social and climate bill
The House has passed President Biden’s $1.85 trillion bill to support families, strengthen education and protect against global warming.
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House passes sweeping bill that expands social programs, combats climate change
The House approved the legislation by a near party-line 220-213 vote, with Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voting against it.
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Jared Golden takes flak from Democratic allies for opposing Build Back Better bill
The Lewiston Democrat was the only member of his party in the U.S. House to oppose measure pushed by President Biden.
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Rep. Jared Golden to vote against Build Back Better package
The 2nd District Democrat bucks his party again, opposing the lifting of a cap on state and local tax deductions that primarily benefits the wealthy.