If Trump does not sign the $900 billion stimulus package, 12 million Americans will lose unemployment aid after Christmas.
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Trump pardons 15, including Republican allies and campaign official ensnared in Russia probe
The pardons include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
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Jared Golden unhappy with ‘out of touch,’ partisan leadership on Capitol Hill
Maine’s 2nd District Democratic congressman blocked a $4,500 pay hike for colleagues, but went along with $2.4 trillion spending package this week.
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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary
Miguel Cardona, the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher, was appointed to the top education post in Connecticut just months before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.
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Too big to read: Giant stimulus bill a leap of faith for Congress
It includes extended tax breaks for the alcohol industry and motor speedways, comprehensive energy legislation, revised copyright rules, approval of two new Smithsonian museums and lessened penalties for the transportation of water hyacinths. There’s also an entire section on Tibet.
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Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities
Both parties say they want to help Maine’s working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.
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Biden to receive COVID vaccine as Trump remains on sidelines
The president is the only senior-most U.S. official to have not received a shot.
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Biden introduces his climate team, says ‘no time to waste’
The president-elect compared the climate threat to the calamity of the coronavirus pandemic and he pledged to take action.
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Fight over Fed powers stalls $900 billion aid plan
Negotiators are reporting continued progress on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, with optimism rising that the overdue talks would soon produce an agreement.