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PublishedSeptember 25, 2023
Jared Golden seeks bipartisan funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
FAQ: What you need to know about a government shutdown
Infighting among House Republicans is delaying passage of a budget bill for next year. Congress has until Sept. 30 to avoid a shutdown.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
U.S. deficit explodes even as economy grows
A strong economy usually reduces the deficit. Not this time.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Why a government shutdown looks inevitable: Congress needs to pass 12 funding bills
Lawmakers have given themselves a virtually impossible task – and the stakes are high.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges Republicans to follow suit
If Biden and Congress fail to increase the statutory debt cap of $31.4 trillion by this summer, the government could default on payments and shove the U.S. economy into a recession.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
U.S. Sen. Angus King helps funnel $9 million in federal budget to regional projects
Money aims to assist with internet access, development and infrastructure in Androscoggin and Franklin counties.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The measure now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Billionaire tax takes shape, faces critics, as Biden pushes for budget deal
Resolving the revenue side is key as the Democrats scale back what had been a $3.5 trillion plan, insisting all the new spending will be fully funded.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2021
UMF could receive $1 million in funding from federal budget bills
The money would go towards projects regarding early education.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
Congress took a big step toward avoiding a partial federal shutdown on Thursday when the Senate passed a bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 3
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