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Veterans share concerns with Rep. Jared Golden at Dixfield town hall
Lack of services, phone problems and claim requests among issues shared Monday.
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Trump put his personal interests above national security, says House impeachment report
The House Intelligence Committee’s report makes the case that the president misused the power of his office and obstructed Congress by stonewalling its investigation.
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Sen. Kamala Harris ends her Democratic presidential bid
The California senator tells supporters that she doesn’t have the financial resources to continue her campaign.
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Susan Collins backs bill to bolster local recycling rates across the country
Maine’s senior senator is among the backers of a $75 million U.S. Senate proposal to educate Americans about how and why they ought to recycle.
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Trump campaign won’t allow Bloomberg reporters at events
The news follows Bloomberg News editor’s announcement that the organization would not investigate their own boss or other Democratic candidates.
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Sanders turns in signatures for Maine presidential primary in March
The presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders announced Monday that it had submitted 2,800 signatures of Maine voters to put the Vermont senator on the Democratic primary ballot in Maine.
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House impeachment report to be unveiled as Judiciary Committee prepares for hearing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the House should suspend its inquiry while the president is overseas.
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Trump counsel says president won’t participate in House Judiciary Committee’s first hearing
Pat A. Cipollone, who did not rule out participation in future proceedings, characterized the first hearing to be held by the House Judiciary Committee as unfair.
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Two officials in budget office resigned over hold on Ukraine aid, testimony shows
Mark Sandy, the only official from the Office of Management and Budget to testify, said one of the former employees was frustrated about ‘not understanding the reason for that hold.’