While Collins slams the bill as ‘a vast federal takeover of state elections,’ King says American democracy is in danger as Republicans refuse to even debate it.
u.s. senate
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
U.S. dodges default crisis – for now – as Senate votes to extend borrowing
The 50-48 vote in support of the bill to raise the government’s debt ceiling by nearly a half-trillion dollars brought instant relief, but it provides only a reprieve.
advertisement
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Todd Akin, whose ‘legitimate rape’ comment derailed his U.S. Senate run, dies at 74
In August 2012, the candidate argued that abortions wouldn’t be necessary for rape victims because, ‘If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
House races to vote on government funding, debt as Republicans dig in to oppose
Once a routine matter, now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is refusing to provide Republican votes, even though he also relied on Democratic votes help raise the debt ceiling when his party had the majority.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget for social, climate efforts
The blueprint bears the imprint of Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Angus King takes aim at charitable money sitting in donor funds
Wealthy philanthropists have long enjoyed an advantageous way to give to charity: Using something called a donor-advised fund, they’ve been able to enjoy tax deductions and investment gains on their donations long before they give the money away
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden praises $953 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
Among the group that reached the agreement was Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins, one of 10 lawmakers who met with the president.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Senate Republicans block bipartisan Jan. 6 panel to investigate Capitol riot
The vote comes a day after emotional appeals from police who fought with Trump supporters who smashed their way in, and from fellow lawmakers who fled Capitol chambers that day.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
McConnell leads Republicans in assault on Democrats’ voting rights bill
States including Georgia, Florida, Arizona and Texas are pushing bills restricting voting, spurred by former President Trump’s false claims about election fraud after his 2020 loss.
Posted inNation / World
Senate passes bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans, 94-1
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri was the only no vote among 95 senators.