In Concord, N.H., he registers to appear on the ballot in the first-in-the-nation primary, expected to be held on Feb. 11.
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At first public impeachment hearings, Taylor testifies to ‘highly irregular’ channel of policymaking on Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The House began the public phase of its impeachment inquiry Wednesday with testimony from two career diplomats who Democrats see as key to building their case that President Donald Trump acted inappropriately in his dealings with Ukraine. William Taylor, acting ambassador to Ukraine, and George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European […]
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DHHS commissioner to brief lawmakers on budget committee
Jeanne Lambrew is scheduled to appear before the Appropriations Committee to discuss Medicaid expansion, wait lists for services for disabled adults and other issues.
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Trump, Erdogan have friendly talks, but differences persist
They fail to achieve an agreement on Turkey’s decision to accept delivery of a Russian air defense system.
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Conservative group takes aim at Jared Golden for backing impeachment inquiry
The Club for Growth wants to see a Republican defeat the first-term 2nd District Democratic congressman next year.
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U.S. House panel tables motion to subpoena whistleblower
The first impeachment hearing called on two State Department witnesses Wednesday.
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Maine’s congressional delegation backs effort to spur passage of Equal Rights Amendment
When the ERA failed to gain enough support by one old 1982 deadline, it seemed dead, but it suddenly has life again and may win approval within months.
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‘Pure vengeance’: Sen. King on Republican efforts to reveal identity of whistleblower
Independent Sen. Angus King also voiced suspicion over the timing of Republicans’ interest in investigating Hunter Biden.
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Advocates highlight high stakes for some Maine immigrants in Supreme Court case
Elected officials and business, religious and educational leaders are warning that nearly 150 Mainers could be deported if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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Maine lawmakers eye ways to boost their own pay
The state’s citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.