Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years, shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government.
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Ann Uccello, first female mayor in Connecticut, dies at 100
Uccello later served as one of the highest-ranking women in the Nixon administration – as consumer affairs director in the Department of Transportation.
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Trump allies file ethics complaint against Ron DeSantis
Trump himself faced similar criticism before announcing his own candidacy in November, accused of violating federal campaign laws by raising and spending money for a run ahead of a formal 2024 campaign launch.
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Long-used abortion pill in U.S. under threat in Texas lawsuit
A federal judge is being asked to revoke or suspend the FDA’s drug’s approval of the drug 23 years ago, an unprecedented challenge to the federal agency’s role.
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Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering drug costs
The president – gearing up for an expected reelection announcement – aims to make the effort central to his policy and political agenda.
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As daylight saving time returns, some Maine lawmakers hope to stop changing the clocks
Three bills pending in the Legislature consider the future of daylight saving time in the state.
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In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee
Alaska’s two GOP senators criticized what they consider Laura Daniel-Davis’ lukewarm support for drilling on public lands.
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Lawmakers hit the brakes on requiring snow and ice removal from cars and trucks
The bill would no longer require Mainers to clear the snow and ice from their vehicles, instead only imposing a fine if their uncleared cars lead to a crash or injury.
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Sen. Collins asks Biden administration to slow the flow of asylum seekers to Maine
Collins is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to stop sending asylum seekers to Maine without first verifying a community’s capacity to help.
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Members of Maine’s delegation react to Biden budget proposal
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says it’s time ‘to make our country safer, more competitive,’ while independent Sen. Angus King says he will be evaluating the defense budget and Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree applauds the president’s focus on battling the ‘climate crisis.’