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Business, Nation / World, Politics

Anti-robocall bill likely as House, Senate reach compromise

by TALI ARBEL Associated Press November 15, 2019November 18, 2019

Lawmakers say it will require phone companies to verify that phone numbers are real, and to block calls for free.

Local & State, Nation / World, Politics

Congressional hopeful Eric Brakey says U.S. intelligence meddled more than Russia in 2016 race

by Steve Collins November 15, 2019

The Republican from Auburn says agencies have been trying to thwart President Trump since his election.

Nation / World, Politics

Former ambassador to Ukraine testifies for 5 hours in impeachment hearing

by The Associated Press November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

The former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine has arrived on Capitol Hill to testify in the Trump impeachment inquiry

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

by Scott Thistle November 14, 2019December 27, 2019

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.

Nation / World, New England, Politics

Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs

by Staff and news services November 14, 2019December 27, 2019

The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Ex-Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick launches ‘Hail Mary’ bid for president

by HUNTER WOODALL, JULIE PACE and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 14, 2019September 14, 2020

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.

Nation / World, Politics

At first public impeachment hearings, Taylor testifies to ‘highly irregular’ channel of policymaking on Ukraine

by John Wagner and Felicia Sonmez The Washington Post November 13, 2019November 14, 2019

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 […]

Local & State, News, Politics

DHHS commissioner to brief lawmakers on budget committee

by Eric Russell November 13, 2019November 14, 2019

Jeanne Lambrew is scheduled to appear before the Appropriations Committee to discuss Medicaid expansion, wait lists for services for disabled adults and other issues.