Sen. Susan Collins says the bill is designed to raise the program’s funding to $15 million.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
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SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown
Sunday’s U.S. crew splashdown was the first in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
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Two dead in shooting at Wisconsin casino; gunman killed
The shooter was targeting a specific victim at the Green Bay establishment, a sheriff says.
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U.S. denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; U.K. plays it down
The United States has denied a report by Iran’s state-run television broadcaster that deals had been reached for the Islamic Republic to release U.S. and British prisoners in exchange for Tehran receiving billions of dollars.
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Charged in Jan. 6 riot? Yes, but prison may be another story
Some members of the mob who weren’t caught joining in the violence or destruction could see little to no time behind bars.
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Coast Guard rescues 5 from burning fishing trawler
A helicopter picked up the fishermen 85 miles east of Cape Cod.
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Deputy shooting becomes part of city’s long history on race
The fatal shooting of a Black man by sheriff’s deputies sends shock waves through North Carolina’s Elizabeth City.
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Maine seaweed growers on track to break state records this spring
The huge harvest this year could actually lead to backups in production, an industry consultant says.
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Maine suspends COVID-19 visitor testing and quarantine rules
The requirements will be reinstated if the state sees a spike in cases of variants, Dr. Nirav Shah says.
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Texas voters head back to polls after congressman’s death
The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting the coronavirus is carrying Donald Trump’s endorsement into a special election.