The party has been divided over the final size of the bill and many of the details, and there has been no public word that agreements have been reached on any of those crucial questions.
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U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns over ‘inhumane’ treatment of Haitian migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
The veteran diplomat criticized the U.S. decision to repatriate thousands of Haitians from the U.S.-Mexico border over the past few days.
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Collins says she opposes Democrats’ bill ensuring abortion rights
The Maine senator says the legislation would interfere with an existing law that ensures health professionals who object to abortion are not required to participate in it.
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Poll: If the election for Maine governor was held today, who would you vote for?
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is to formally announce his bid to return to the Blaine House.
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Paul LePage returns to campaign stage, launching bid to unseat Janet Mills
Former 2-term governor Paul LePage highlights his time in office while promising to focus on lowering taxes and reforming education and welfare.
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Trump sues New York Times and niece Mary Trump over tax records
The lawsuit alleges that Mary Trump and the New York Times participated in an “insidious plot” to obtain records about the former president’s finances.
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Biden huddles with warring Democrats as party’s agenda hangs in the balance
The series of meetings comes 5 days before the House plans to take up a package to improve the nation’s infrastructure.
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Former Gov. Paul LePage plans rally to announce he’s running to get his old job back
LePage, a Republican who served from 2011 to 2019, will formally announce his challenge of incumbent Gov. Janet Mills during a rally at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday.
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House races to vote on government funding, debt as Republicans dig in to oppose
Once a routine matter, now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is refusing to provide Republican votes, even though he also relied on Democratic votes help raise the debt ceiling when his party had the majority.
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Texas doctor who violated state’s abortion ban is sued, launching first test of constitutionality
Physician Alan Braid admitted to performing an abortion that is illegal under the Texas law.