A bill sponsored by state Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, has key lawmakers among its co-sponsors.
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Biden calls for tougher penalties for failed bank execs
Biden wants the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be able to force the return of compensation paid to executives at a broader range of banks should they fail.
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Biden climate legacy at stake after backlash over Alaska oil project
The decision on the Willow project has alienated supporters, particularly young activists predisposed to skepticism about compromise and incrementalism, at the same time Biden is planning to announce his campaign for reelection.
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Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
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Tribal leaders call for expanded rights in rare appearance before joint session of Maine Legislature
The second formal State of the Tribes Address in the state’s history comes as lawmakers in both parties appear to be working on a tribal sovereignty bill that could survive a potential veto from Gov. Janet Mills.
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Senate confirms former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Several Democrats question whether he knew about alleged sexual misconduct by a top aide.
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Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump
Meanwhile, Michael Cohen, the ex-president’s former attorney, testifies before a grand jury.
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What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?
In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban 1 of the 2 drugs used in combination in medication abortions.
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Lawmakers back tougher penalties for fake threats that trigger lockdowns
The unanimous vote of the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee came a week after emotional testimony from people who experienced school lockdowns last fall in response to fake reports of active shooters at 10 high schools.
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U.S., Russia ratchet up rhetoric, even as military chiefs talk, over downed drone
That the 2 nations are talking underscored the seriousness of the encounter over the Black Sea between Russian jets and a U.S. surveillance drone.