The White House says Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is needlessly posing a threat to the international credit of the federal government, potentially hurting financial markets and the broader economy.
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Dunlap leaving auditor’s post after failing certification exams
In a letter to Senate President Troy Jackson, former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said he is stepping aside after he was unable to pass a series of accounting certification exams.
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Biden vows to ‘get it done,’ but talks drag on $3.5 trillion government overhaul
The president huddled with House Democrats in a private meeting at the Capitol that was part instructional, part morale booster for the tattered caucus of lawmakers.
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Maine ethics commission orders investigation into conservative group’s software system
In a split vote, the commission decided to have its staff review whether the American Legislative Exchange Council is illegally trying to influence elections.
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Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
The work to keep the government running served as the backdrop during a chaotic day for Democrats as they struggled to get the president’s top domestic priorities over the finish line.
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Senate narrowly defeats Republican amendment to cut off aid to Afghan refugees
The amendment by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton sought to cut off housing, food and medical aid as of March 31, 2023, for Afghans who were granted parole to quickly enter the United States.
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Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed
It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
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House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
The panel is attempting to dissect the origins of the violent insurrection by the former president’s supporters and find ways to prevent it from ever happening again.
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Legislature and governor approve Maine’s new voting districts
The new districts for the Legislature, Congress and county commissioners will take effect in 2022.
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Biden can’t budge fellow Democrats so far, with $3.5 trillion overhaul at stake
Two senators, from West Virginia and Arizona, hold the keys to unlocking the stalemate over the president’s sweeping vision, the heart of his campaign pledges.