It’s a consequential week for President Joe Biden’s agenda as Democratic leaders work to delicately trim back his $3.5 trillion package and pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown.
Carol Semple
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R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted on all counts in sex trafficking trial
The charges were based on an argument that the entourage of managers and aides who helped the singer meet girls – and keep them obedient and quiet – amounted to a criminal enterprise.
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Lead contamination found in blood of half of young children tested in U.S., study says
The study’s authors recommend replacing lead water pipes and removing lead paint from U.S. homes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine finds no violations related to salmon farm fish die-off
Cooke Aquaculture, a Canada-based fish farming giant, found thousands of fish deaths in August at sites it operates at Black Island and Black Island South.
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Biden administration unveils new plan to protect DACA recipients
The proposed regulation takes on heightened importance as prospects for legislation have dimmed.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
U.S. House votes to protect abortion rights as Republicans press state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion, but Republican opposition will doom it in the Senate.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
CDC endorses Pfizer boosters for older Americans and people at higher risk
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off late Thursday night on a series of recommendations from a panel of advisers, and made one recommendation that the panel had rejected.
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Bar Harbor Town Council considers steep cuts in number of cruise ship passengers
Members of the town’s Cruise Ship Committee say the potential limits on visitors are too restrictive.
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Democratic leaders, White House agree on framework to pay for $3.5 trillion bill
The party has been divided over the final size of the bill and many of the details, and there has been no public word that agreements have been reached on any of those crucial questions.
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After Northeast flooding, insurance problems swamp residents
Flood damage is not covered by homeowners or renters insurance policies, and most of those affected lived in areas outside of coastal floodplains, making flood insurance an afterthought.