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Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Disputing Trump, Barr says Justice Department found no widespread election fraud

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press December 1, 2020December 2, 2020

President Trump has railed against the election in tweets and in interviews, though his own administration has said the 2020 election was the most secure ever.

Maine, News, Politics

Collins, King part of group calling for $908 billion coronavirus relief package

by Kevin Miller December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The bipartisan package would continue providing unemployed Americans with an additional $300 in weekly benefits while funneling an additional $288 billion into small business relief programs.

Maine, News, Politics

With federal aid running out, Mills and Maine congressional delegation urge action

by Kevin Miller December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The state has committed more than $1.2 billion of the $1.25 billion it received from Congress to help it address a myriad of coronavirus-related expenses.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief

by Peter McGuire November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.

Nation / World, Politics

Political fight brewing over Biden’s budget chief nominee

by ZEKE MILLER and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

Neera Tanden spent years attacking GOP lawmakers on social media.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session

by Scott Thistle November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.