The measure, which cuts the president’s signature social and climate investment package nearly in half, is expected to be opposed by all Senate Republicans, including Susan Collins.
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Sen. Collins extends her streak to 8,000 straight votes
Maine’s Republican senator has never missed a roll call vote, dating back to 1997.
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Biden announces ‘historic’ deal, but still needs Democrats’ votes
The president pushes a still-robust domestic package – $1.75 trillion for social services and climate change programs – that the White House believes can pass the 50-50 Senate.
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In special election, city councilor and Army veteran vie for 1 of Augusta’s seats in Maine House of Representatives
Raegan LaRochelle, an Augusta city councilor and business owner, and James Orr, an Army veteran and volunteer, are competing to represent District 86.
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Paid family leave falls out of Biden bill as tempers rise
The president will go to Capitol Hill on Thursday morning to urge Democratic lawmakers to bring talks on the social services and climate change bill ‘over the finish line.’
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Big drop in absentee ballots this year, but in-person voting hard to predict
Voters shattered absentee voting records in 2020 during the height of the pandemic and a close presidential race, but absentee returns are down sharply this year.
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With Biden agenda at stake, Maine’s U.S. House members take starkly different stances
The views of Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden on the Build Back Better social spending and climate change bill mirror differences in their districts.
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Race for Augusta mayor pits former longtime councilor against current at-large councilor
Mark O’Brien and Marci Alexander are vying to become Augusta’s next mayor and replace David Rollins, who is not seeking reelection.
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Half its original size, Biden’s big plan in race to finish
The president met Tuesday evening with two holdout Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, pushing for an agreement before he leaves for global summits later this week.
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Augusta City Council draws 5 candidates among 2 contested races in upcoming election
Voters will decide a two-way race, pitting incumbent Kevin Judkins versus newcomer Alyssa Wingate, for Ward 2 council, while three candidates, who each would be new to the council, are vying for one at-large spot.