Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Opponents of new vaccine law will get their shot at overturning it at the polls

by Scott Thistle October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Maine’s secretary of state has certified the voter signatures on a petition that calls for voters to decide on the law ending religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccines.

Nation / World, Politics

Republicans block Senate vote on resolution condemning Trump’s decision on Syria

by Mike DeBonis The Washington Post October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

The resolution passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan majority on Wednesday.

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White House says next G-7 summit will be held at Trump golf resort

by Associated Press October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

The idea of holding the meeting of world leaders at a resort owned by the president has been criticized by government ethics watchdogs.

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U.S. envoy says Trump directed him to work with Giuliani on Ukraine policy

by ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland distances himself from the president and tells Congress that he disagreed with the directive.

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Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, chair of House Oversight Committee, dies at 68

by BRIAN WITTE Associated Press October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Cummings died of complications from longstanding health challenges, his office said.

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Chiropractors give a big boost to people’s veto campaign against new vaccine law

by Eric Russell October 16, 2019October 18, 2019

Of the $161,841 raised so far by Mainers for Health and Parental Rights, at least $51,225 has come from chiropractors, according to a Press Herald analysis.

News, Politics

Be wary about social media posts

by Steve Collins October 15, 2019November 5, 2019

In recent years, U.S. Sen. Angus King, a second-term Maine independent, has said frequently that American voters need be more wary of what they see online. With more care, he said, they will not fall prey easily to trickery and deceit. That advice is just as true for anonymous posts by apparently local pot-stirrers as […]