Earlier Wednesday, numerous Democrats said they were all but resigned to the more modest legislation.
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Holdout Sen. Manchin finally makes a deal on health, energy, taxes
He and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they have reached agreement on health care costs, energy and climate issues, taxing higher earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt.
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Gov. Mills says Maine Constitution may already protect abortion access
The governor says her administration is debating whether an amendment is needed to protect abortion access in Maine, or whether that right is already enshrined.
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Gov. Mills increases fundraising advantage over LePage
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills collected $605,000, compared with Paul LePage’s approximately $312,000, during the latest 42-day reporting period.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test
The $280 billion bill is headed for likely final passage in the Senate later this week. The House is also expected to take up the package this week.
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Trump returning to Washington to deliver policy speech
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Washington for the first time since leaving office.
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Biden says Trump lacked ‘courage to act’ during Jan. 6 riot
President Biden has previously slammed Trump for helping to incite the mob on Jan. 6, 2021, with a ‘web of lies’ about the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Maine police union backs Golden, LePage in this year’s election
Law enforcement support for the Lewiston Democrat’s reelection bid is a surprise that counters most Republican criticism of lawmaker.
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Semiconductor bill unites Sanders, the right – in opposition
It’s just the latest example of how spending taxpayer dollars to help the private sector can scramble the usual partisan lines.
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Jan. 6 panel deepens probe into Trump Cabinet
The commitee is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia ‘Ginni’ Thomas, who’s married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.