House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a fellow Democrat, took note of the bipartisan crowd at the church and said Cummings had the ability to work with members of both parties.
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GOP congressional candidate Eric Brakey giving away an AR-15 to one lucky donor
Eric Brakey plans to hand over a $1,200 gun next month to someone who signs up to be a monthly donor to his 2nd Congressional District campaign.
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US House passes Jared Golden’s bill to help a federal small business program
A measure by the 2nd Congressional District Democrat to increase funding for the Small Business Development Center program got bipartisan support this week.
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Legislative leaders reject latest round of Maine gun-control measures
The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America faults top lawmakers for not allowing consideration of any of the 7 bills in the session that begins in January.
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Paul LePage met with student protesters at Colby College event
The former Maine governor’s speech at Colby College Wednesday evening drew mixed reactions.
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Vulgar vanity license plates fuel debate, and maybe new limits down the road
Complaints to lawmakers may prompt legislation, but the secretary of state says free speech protects the right to purchase plates with language that may offend some Mainers.
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Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 3
Former Councilor Dan Herrick takes on Stephen Milks.
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Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 1
Robert C. Mennealy faces Rose Walker.
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Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 1
Councilor Holly Lasagna faces former Councilor Michael Farrell.
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Diplomat’s ‘damning’ testimony contradicts Trump’s denial that Ukraine aid hinged on Biden probe
Acting ambassador William Taylor provides an expansive description of a series of events at the heart of an investigation that threatens the Trump presidency.